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Rhode Island Getting Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies
... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including smoke-free ... approach to pain medications. Additionally, the report offers a blueprint for how Rhode Island can work within the current federal health care law on a state-based approach to improving access to affordable and adequate health coverage for cancer patients and their families. It ...
New Report Underscores Importance of RI Proposals Aiming to Limit Out-of-pocket Costs across Cancer Continuum
... bills. The cancer community is hopeful that lawmakers will come together to ensure patients across the state face fewer barriers to critical care and have access to affordable and predictable out-of-pocket costs for lifesaving medication.” ### About ACS CAN The American ... 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, ...