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Mayor Bowser Signs Bill Increasing Access to Cancer Screening

Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Cost-Free Coverage for Prostate Cancer Screening Amendment Act last week, following in the lead of the seven states that have reduced barriers to accessing prostate cancer screenings. The bill waives cost-sharing requirements for prostate ... immediately pending Congressional review. Lance Kilpatrick, Government Relations Director for American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in D.C. said, “We have the tools to reduce deaths from prostate cancer. Early detection makes that possible. ACS CAN was proud to see D.C. ...

State Sen. Steve Livingston Pre-Files SB19 to Expand Coverage for Cancer Screenings

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Patient advocacy groups including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO Prostate Cancer applaud Alabama State Sen. Steve Livingston for pre-filing Senate Bill 19 , which eliminates cost sharing for lifesaving prostate cancer screenings for those covered by state-regulated insurance. The bill, which was pre-filed this month in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, would reduce barriers for men over 40 at high risk of developing prostate cancer. If passed, Alabama would ...

Congress Introduces PSA Screening for HIM Act

... for HIM Act, which would require insurance companies to cover prostate cancer screenings for those at high risk for the disease without out-of-pocket costs. By removing cost barriers for individuals, more people at high risk can receive the necessary screenings to detect prostate cancer in its earliest stages, often before any symptoms of the disease are present. ...

Governor Signs Cancer Bill Increasing Access to High-Risk Screenings

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 ...

Ask Congress to save lives from prostate cancer by passing the PSA Screening for HIM Act!

Cancer screenings save lives, but they are only effective if people who need them can get them. For many, the cost of cancer screenings prevents them from detecting cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages. 0 Ask Congress to ...

Key Cancer Screening Bill Passes Delaware Legislature

The Delaware legislature has passed HS 1 of HB 302, becoming just the 8 th state to take action to enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The bill would eliminate cost-sharing for these lifesaving screenings, thus reducing barriers and increasing access to prostate cancer screenings for men over 40 who meet ... risk factors. The legislation awaits Governor Carney’s consideration. Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO Prostate Cancer are urging the governor to deliver a win to men across Delaware and sign the bill as soon as possible. It’s ...

Health Care Affordability in Sharp Focus for Advocates & Cancer Survivors in 2026

At the start of Pennsylvania’s 2026 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on lawmakers to seize opportunities to ease the burden of cancer. Advocates are urging state leaders to prioritize affordability and ensure that cost is not a barrier to Pennsylvanians’ ability to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer. The following statement from Donna Greco, ...

Cancer Survivors and Medical Leaders Call on Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Eliminate Barriers to Prostate Cancer Screening

Prostate cancer survivors, physicians and cancer advocates gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to urge swift passage of legislation that would expand access to prostate cancer screening for high-risk men. The proposals--House Bill 281 and Senate Bill 447—would remove cost-sharing requirements for those at high-risk of developing prostate cancer that currently keep too many Pennsylvanians from getting screened. ... men to detect and prevent cancer,” said Donna Greco, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Pennsylvania. “We thank Senator Devlin Robinson and Representative Jeanne McNeill for championing these bills and look forward to working ...

‘Cancer Action Day’ Brings Cancer Survivors to Harrisburg, Advocates Urge State & Federal Lawmakers to Preserve Access to Care

... at the state Capitol yesterday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Advocates met with their state lawmakers and urged them to support policies that aid in the fight against cancer.  “Cancer Action Day is a ... all Pennsylvanians. Our message to lawmakers today is – you play a crucial role in that fight.”   While the ACS CAN volunteers spent much of Cancer Action Day at the Capitol connecting with state lawmakers, a cohort of survivors and advocates took the opportunity to visit Senator ... but too few Pennsylvanians who are eligible for screening actually receive it. Research shows us a main driver in delaying screenings is cost barriers. Even a relatively small amount can keep individuals from getting their recommended screenings and when it comes to prostate cancer, ...

Governor Signs Bill Increasing Access to Cancer Screening for High-Risk Delawareans

Governor Carney has signed HS 1 of HB 302 this week, making Delaware the eighth state in the U.S. to enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The bill ... as well as those who have made an informed decision with their doctor to get screened should have access to barrier-free screening without cost-sharing. I am proud to see this legislation make that possible,” said Lance Kilpatrick, Delaware Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). ACS CAN and ZERO Prostate Cancer extend their gratitude to legislative champions Representative Bolden and Senator Hoffner and express their ...

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