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Racial disparities in prostate cancer could be addressed with newly introduced legislation
... structural racism persists. For example, certain geographic areas—often those with higher Black populations—have less access to high-quality health care. Rural areas have fewer transportation options to travel to and from care appointments. Economic disparities make accessing affordable care ... to engage directly with communities. Evidence-based policies, like Medicaid expansion, can also eliminate these disparities and advance health equity. At ACS CAN, we know that legislative change is a catalyst in the fight against cancer. That’s why we support policies that ...
Black Men and Prostate Cancer
... or regional stages is around 100%. The Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men (PSA Screening for HIM) Act would require health insurance providers to cover prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests for the highest risk patients at no cost. Throughout this ... Mir, N., Peters, E., Tipirneni, R., & Politi, M. C. (2018). Access Is Necessary but Not Sufficient: Factors Influencing Delay and Avoidance of Health Care Services. MDM policy & practice, 3(1), 2381468318760298. https://doi.org/10.1177/2381468318760298 Black Men and Prostate Cancer ...
Senate Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Removing Cost Barriers to Prostate Cancer Screening
... tests they need to detect prostate cancer at the earliest, most treatable stage.” The PSA Screening for HIM Act could also help improve health outcomes for those at the highest risk of prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the incidence of prostate cancer among ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...