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New Report Underscores Importance of PA Proposal Limiting Out-of-pocket Costs for Diagnostic Tests for Breast Cancer
... diagnostic testing, these protections are not available to every woman. Patients living in other states or those enrolled in non-state-regulated health plans still face significant costs. ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for ... 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, ...
New Report Underscores Importance of VA Proposal Limiting Out-of-pocket Costs for Diagnostic Tests for Breast Cancer
... diagnostic testing, these protections are not available to every woman. Patients living in other states or those enrolled in non-state-regulated health plans still face significant costs. ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for ... 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, ...
Three-time Cervical Cancer Survivor Highlights Importance of Screening during Awareness Event at Las Vegas Sign
... and immunotherapy. By December, Gonzales-Russell’s cancer was cleared, but returned for a third time in February 2020. This time, her care team in Nevada ran out of treatment options. Gonzales-Russell turned to doctors in Los Angeles and underwent a pelvic exenteration. She now ... to the levels put forward by the Senate, for cancer research and prevention funding. Increased funding would support programs like Women’s Health Connection in Nevada which offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings to low-income, high-risk, uninsured, and underinsured women ...
Colorado's Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program Gets Green Light
... this legislation to help low-income, uninsured and underinsured women in Colorado access lifesaving cancer treatments. "Under the federal health care law, more women have access to preventive cancer screenings and treatments, but many gaps still remain for people who are uninsured or ...
Lawmakers Renew Colorado’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program for Additional 10 Years
... of this legislation to provide lifesaving cancer treatments to low-income, uninsured and underinsured women in Colorado. "Under the federal health care law, more women have access to preventive cancer screenings and treatments, but many gaps still remain for people who are uninsured or ...
Surge in Breast Cancer Among Asian American, Pacific Islander Women Underscores Need for Improved Biomarker Testing Access in Hawaii
... coverage is failing to keep pace. Communities of color, patients with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and patients receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. ACS CAN is planning to work with the Hawaii State Legislature ... coverage of biomarker testing. This resolution is required for the state auditor to conduct a report and allow bills that include certain health insurance changes to move forward. Without action to expand equitable access to biomarker testing, existing disparities in cancer outcomes ...
Legislation Introduced to Limit Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening, Follows Recent ACS Report Indicating Cancer Rates Rising in Women
... 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, ...
Legislation to Limit Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Reaches Governor Youngkin’s Desk, Follows Recent ACS Report Indicating Cancer Rates Rising in Women
... 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, ...
New Jersey is taking a giant leap forward in the war against cancer. Here's how
... $5 million for the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection program in his executive budget proposal, representing a huge win for public health. NJCEED provides under- and uninsured New Jersey residents with access to breast, cervical, prostate and colorectal cancer screenings at no ... suffer and die from preventable disease. New Jersey took another huge step forward in improving residents’ access to lifesaving preventative care when, at the beginning of 2023, the Legislature passed the Colorectal Cancer Screening Cost-Sharing Removal Act. Starting July 1, 2023, no New ...
Final State Budget Sustains Support to Reduce Burden of Disease, Yet More Work to Be Done
... 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, ...
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