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Maryland State Budget Produces Mixed Results in Fight against Cancer

... coverage for biomarker testing, connecting more patients to the game-changing resource that opens the door to precision medicine, improved health outcomes, reduced risk of death and better quality of life. The legislation took effect for Marylanders insured through a private plan back ... the recommendation to delay the effective date by two years, securing a win for patients across the state who stand to benefit from personalized health care. “Missing from the budget is a recognition that the tobacco industry still maintains a firm grip on our youth and their futures. Big tobacco ...

New Hampshire Virtual Cancer Action Week

... HB 1290, legislation that will study innovative biomarker testing for cancer patients? Biomarker testing is increasingly important for cancer care – and for the treatment of other diseases. Biomarker testing is important step for accessing precision medicine including targeted therapies ... non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. A study like this will bring together leading experts from across the health care continuum and affords legislators and the public to engage in a public forum on a critical need in our state Vote no on SB 314 - ... and share the link to this page.  Materials: 2022 New Hampshire Priorities Biomarker Testing - Advancing Precision Medicine in Cancer Care Health Equity in Biomarker Testing and Targeted Theraphy     New Hampshire Virtual Cancer Action Week ...

Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement

... a large portion of this money is available for allocation. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), together with leading health and health care organizations in Oregon, has put forth a legislative proposal that fulfills the original intent of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement by ...

Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Kentuckians

... session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients by expanding coverage for biomarker testing. “ACS CAN calls on the legislature to increase access to biomarker testing, an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments by ensuring state regulated health insurance, including Medicaid, covers appropriate biomarker testing for patients who could benefit. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the ... has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes,” said Doug Hogan, ACS CAN government relations director. “Despite its benefits, health insurance coverage of biomarker testing has not kept pace with innovations in treatment.  Additionally, ACS CAN calls on the legislature to ...

Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Kentuckians

... session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients by expanding coverage for biomarker testing. “ACS CAN calls on the legislature to increase access to biomarker testing, an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments by ensuring state regulated health insurance, including Medicaid, covers appropriate biomarker testing for patients who could benefit. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the ... has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes,” said Doug Hogan, ACS CAN government relations director. “Despite its benefits, health insurance coverage of biomarker testing has not kept pace with innovations in treatment.  Additionally, ACS CAN calls on the legislature to ...

ACS CAN Releases 13th Annual How Do You Measure Up Report

... was not all good as many states are still failing to pass legislation that would prevent cancer, reduce youth smoking, improve access to cancer care and significantly reduce health care costs. Those are the conclusions of ACS CAN's 13th annual How Do You Measure Up Report. The report, released at the recent National Conference ...

ACS CAN Letters to Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Johnson Asking for Support for Tobacco Control and Early Detection and Prevention

... achieve these goals, the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget should maintain its current commitment of $1.6 Million to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Cancer Prevention and Control Program and maintain its current commitment of $7.2 Million in funding to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Tobacco Control Program. As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives and the economy. But as this virus ... annually between 2012-2016 according to the New York State Cancer Registry. Cancer patients have long faced significant barriers to accessing care. COVID-19 has magnified these barriers, with 46% of cancer patients and survivors reporting a change in their ability to pay for care due to ...

New Report: Tennessee Ranks Amongst Top 5 States Shortchanging Tobacco Prevention Programs

... just 2.6% –$2 million – on tobacco prevention and cessation programs.  “Smoking now directly causes an overwhelming $3.10 billion in health care costs annually in Tennessee,” noted ACS CAN Government Relations Director Maddie Bushnell. “It’s time that our leaders make an ... settlements with four other states – required the companies to pay more than $246 billion over time as compensation for tobacco-related health care costs.     View the full report, including state-specific data on tobacco’s wide burden in Tennessee and a full ranking of states ...

Alaska Cancer Policy Forum

... discussion! This is a free, live webcast. At this year’s policy forum, our panel will be exploring the economic side of prevention, access to care, treatment and survivorship. Participate in the discussion about ways to improve the health of our people AND our economy. Reserve your spot today!     0 ...

Administration Budget Risks Reversing Progress Against Cancer

... D.C. –  The administration released its FY20 budget today including a $4.7 billion cut for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) including a nearly $900 million cut for the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The budget also reduces funding by $34.5 million for ... use. However, FDA’s urgent regulatory work to address this crisis should not be dependent on the assessment of this fee.   Access to Care “Capping out-of-pocket prescription costs for seniors on Medicare Part D and allowing some low-income enrollees to be spared cost-sharing on ... their care. “However, transforming Medicaid funding into a block grant would likely leave millions of Americans unable to access critical health services. Medicaid serves as an essential safety-net for more than 2.3 million Americans with a history of cancer, including one-third of ...

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