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Legislature Takes Action to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – Today, our elected officials worked to reduce the burden of cancer on Hoosier by passing House Bill 1238, which will eliminate cost sharing for all preventative colorectal cancer screenings, including follow-up colonoscopies after an abnormal stool-based test for most ... most preventable forms of cancer if Hoosiers have access to screenings,” said Bryan Hannon, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) government relations director. “ACS CAN thanks lawmakers for prioritizing the health of Hoosiers by eliminating cost sharing for all ...
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – As lawmakers dive into the 2022 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to colorectal cancer screenings and increasing the state’s tobacco taxes, both of which will ease the burden of cancer on Hoosiers. “We know that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer if Hoosiers ... have access to screenings,” said Bryan Hannon, ACS CAN government relations director. “ACS CAN is asking lawmakers to prioritize eliminating cost sharing for all preventive colorectal cancer screenings, including follow-up colonoscopies after an abnormal stool-based test. Several other ...