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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee signed HB 2954 /SB2883 this week, making Tennessee the sixth state in the U.S. to enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The state’s “PSA Screening For HIM” bill eliminates costs for certain patients to get these ... July 1, 2024. In response, Maddie Michael , Tennessee government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released the following statement: “This is a great path forward for Tennessee to be a nationwide leader in helping to reduce the cancer ... and those who have made an informed decision with their doctor to get screened should have access to a screening that is barrier-free without cost-sharing. “We are encouraged by the extensive bipartisan support around this legislation and thank the numerous co-sponsors from both sides ...