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Steps Governor Hochul Can Take to Make New York a Leader in Health Equity
... a bold step in health policy and greater accessibility to precision medicine technologies. ACS CAN proposes that New York improve access to biomarker testing—a technology that enables oncologists to provide the right treatment for the right patient at the right time. Allowing oncologists to ... treatment with precision medicine can lead to better outcomes. Right now, not all communities are benefiting from the latest advancements in biomarker testing and precision medicine. Many health insurance plans in New York, including Medicaid, may not cover the most appropriate biomarker ...
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on New Jerseyans
... insurance can find themselves with medical debt. The problem for these patients is that their insurance may not cover medically appropriate testing and treatments. This forces many New Jerseyans to choose between their physical and financial health. For example, some health insurance plans may not cover the biomarker testing that a patient needs. This testing is a game-changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision ... looking to change that and increase access to this revolutionary testing by requiring state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, to cover biomarker testing for patients who can benefit. “As we pursue the aforementioned opportunities to assist current patients, we must also consider ...
2024 Oregon Policy Forum
... will host their annual policy forum in person on Oct. 10th, 2024. This year we will focus our conversation on access and insurance coverage of biomarker testing in Oregon. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation’s leading advocacy organization working every day to ...
Arizona Cancer Survivors, Patients Call on State Lawmakers to Prioritize Access to Care, Early Detection, and Tobacco Control this Session
... Care: Ensure access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance including Arizona’s Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS); uphold biomarker testing coverage; guarantee no-cost follow-up breast imaging for those who received an abnormal result on an initial breast cancer screening. ...
Cancer Survivors Connect with New York State Lawmakers for ‘Cancer Action Day’
... Hunter have been invaluable allies in our mission to reduce the cancer burden across New York. Their leadership in expanding access to biomarker testing and removing barriers to cancer screening have brought hope into patients’ lives and equity into conversations around cancer care. ACS ...