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Cancer Advocates Urge Senators to Pass HB 1283 Despite ‘Do Not Pass’ Committee Result

... Senate Business and Industry Committee on Monday following passage in the House. The bill would put North Dakotans one step closer to the peace of mind they need when it comes to breast cancer diagnostics. North Dakota cancer advocates urge senators to consider fully the deep need for this ... abnormal finding on a screening mammogram or supplemental imaging because of certain risk factors. The steps needed for a clean bill of health can cost thousands out of pocket. These patients are often put in position of choosing between a full medical workup or paying for a month’s worth of ...

New Report Shows Significant Opportunities Remain for States to Pass Policies to Save Lives and Money from Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 3, 2017 – A majority of states are missing critical opportunities to pass and implement legislative solutions proven to prevent and fight cancer, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality grades states on the ... help to prevent a disease that kills roughly 1,650 people a day nationwide, costs patients nearly $4 billion in out-of-pocket costs and in 2014 cost the country as a whole more than $87 billion in direct medical costs.   The report, an annual snapshot of key state policies, indicates that ...

Medicare Covers Colonoscopy After Noninvasive Screening Test

Washington, D.C. - National nonprofit organizations Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), alongside colorectal cancer (CRC) advocates, celebrate as Medicare beneficiaries will no longer face out-of-pocket costs for a necessary colonoscopy after a positive noninvasive screening test. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ... screenings. But for those who receive a positive result, screening is not complete until they undergo a colonoscopy. Ensuring that cost is not a barrier will help increase access to CRC screening and ultimately save lives. “We are grateful that CMS took this important step to ...

U.S. District Court Ruling Jeopardizes Access to Proven, Life-Saving Preventive Care 

... that Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant health insurers cover U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)-recommended services without cost sharing violates the U.S. Constitution. In today’s decision, Judge O’Connor ruled that the USPSTF coverage requirement must be vacated and cannot be enforced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and that the remedy applies to all ACA-compliant plans, not just for the plaintiffs who brought the litigation. The ... erecting barriers to lifesaving preventive care. “Numerous research studies have proven the benefits of these services. They ensure people can prevent, detect and treat their conditions as early as possible, improving health outcomes and saving patients and the health care system ...

New Report: Washington Falls Short on Tobacco Prevention, Public Policies to Fight Cancer

... legislation to prevent and reduce cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The annual "How Do You Measure Up? A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality" finds the Evergreen State meets the benchmark in just three of the eight public policy areas and falls short in four other categories. "This year alone, almost 39,200 Washingtonians will be diagnosed with ... treatment. This report provides lawmakers a legislative path forward to improve cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage." ACS CAN is particularly concerned with Washington’s red ...

Cancer advocacy group to push for better access to colorectal cancer screenings

... – The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network in Rhode Island is beginning the new year by pushing state lawmakers to eliminate cost-sharing for all preventative colorectal cancer screenings for people age 45 and older. Legislation requiring the change passed the R.I. Senate ... off on March 15. Cancer patients, survivors and others are to meet virtually with lawmakers during the event. “The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us thinking about how we can live longer and healthier lives, and ensuring people have affordable access to appropriate cancer screenings is a critical part of living a ...

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 ...

Angelina Jolie Op-Ed on Genetic Breast Cancer

Actress Angelina Jolie published an op-ed in the New York Times today that has caught the eye of the cancer community nationwide. In her column she explains in intimate detail her choice to undergo a preventive double mastectomy, which has ... the Affordable Care Act requires all new insurance plans to cover the costs of counseling and testing for breast cancer risk Š—– tests that can be unaffordable for many women at more than $3,000 (which Ms. Jolie acknowledged in her op-ed). That means women can access no-cost genetic counseling and BRCA testing that can help inform important conversations between patients and their doctors about their cancer risk. ...

Wyoming Falls Short on Tobacco Control, Public Policies to Fight Cancer

... legislation to prevent and reduce cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The annual “How Do You Measure Up? A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality” finds Wyoming meets the benchmark in just one of the eight public policy areas. In 2019, more than 2,930 people in Wyoming will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 980 will die of the disease. Specifically, Wyoming earned low marks in tobacco control efforts, including a “red” or failing grade for its cigarette tax ...

New Report: Oregon Gets Mixed Results on Public Policies to Fight Cancer

... legislation to prevent and reduce cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The annual "How Do You Measure Up? A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality" finds Oregon meets the benchmark in four categories and falls short in just one area. However, the state has room to improve in several key areas of tobacco control, specifically increasing its cigarette tax rate. "Right now, Oregon’s cigarette tax rate is below the national average, which ... schools and communities," said Christopher Friend, ACS CAN Oregon government relations director. "Given that tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death, we must do everything to help people quit and make sure young people don’t get addicted in the first place. We can do much ...

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