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... expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year and 17,730 are projected to die from the disease, implementing the nine evidenced-based public health policies detailed in the report would curb the human and financial toll of cancer in the state. These policies are designed to tackle tobacco use, encourage healthy behaviors and improve access to health screenings and treatment. “Georgia must do better at enacting effective policies to prevent, detect and treat cancer,” said Andy ... aside partisan differences and put the health of Georgians at the forefront.” Georgia’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of tobacco products by $1.50 or more per pack of cigarettes.  Georgia’s current excise tax of 37 cents ...

... statement in reaction. “As an organization dedicated to saving lives, ACS CAN is pleased to see the governor taking steps to address public health initiatives in his budget. However, Ohio is missing some opportunities to enhance existing public health policies that have been proven to reduce tobacco use. “Governor DeWine has missed an opportunity in his proposed budget to reduce the ... applauds the Governor for protecting access to Medicaid for low-income Ohioans.  Preservation of eligibility and maintaining access to health care coverage is critical to the individuals and families who depend on the program for cancer prevention, early detection, diagnostic, treatment ...

... III melanoma cancer survivor, I have experienced the dangers of delays in access to tests and treatment firsthand. After I was diagnosed, my health insurer repeatedly denied the scans my doctor ordered, which delayed my treatment by a full month and a half. This extra delay seriously put ... such as mine are all too common and can be a result of “prior authorization,” which is the process of requiring a physician to obtain health insurer approval to prescribe a specific medication or health care service. Cancer patients such as myself are already fighting for our lives. We cannot afford to wait on insurers to approve tests or ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, GOP leaders, North Carolina legislators Donny Lambeth and Kevin Corbin, joined health advocates along with business and faith leaders to hold a press conference at the South Carolina State House. The event called on the South Carolina Legislature to enact Medicaid expansion and announced the launch of Cover SC, a new initiative aimed at closing the health insurance gap in the state. “North Carolina moved wisely and methodically in developing an approach that fits our state, its priorities ... low-wage workers, and rural residents. Key points discussed during the conference include: Medicaid expansion would reduce uncompensated care costs, helping struggling rural hospitals stay open. The policy would extend health care coverage to those falling into the coverage gap, many ...