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Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Buckeyes

... testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and 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 right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. Despite its benefits, health insurance coverage of biomarker testing has not kept pace with innovations in treatment.  “Furthermore, copay accumulator legislation ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Urgent Call from Patient Advocates to New York State Assembly: Pass Paid Leave Reform before Adjourning for Summer

... than three-quarters of all Assembly Democrats, cosponsored by a large number of Assembly Republicans and supported by labor, small business and health leaders. Their opposition to improving New York's TDI program demonstrates a complete indifference to the needs of workers. “Fortunately, ... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network urges the Assembly to take this opportunity to address a very real hurdle to New Yorkers’ pursuit of health and their ability to thrive—personally and professionally.”     ### About ACS CAN  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ... 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, ...

Oral Chemo and Appropriations are Legislative Priorities to Fight Cancer

... 2022 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care and tobacco control funding, both of which will ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.  “For nearly ten years, ACS CAN has been advocating ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...

ACS CAN Joins Comments to Strengthen Regulation on External Appeals

... on the administration’s amendment to the interim final rule regarding the rights of patients to appeal denials of claims under the Affordable Care Act. The comments commend the administration for working with patient and consumer representatives to develop a workable appeal process that ensures that consumers have a meaningful opportunity to contest denials of health insurance coverage. But the comments also list improvements to the rule that are necessary to fulfill the new law’s promise to ... concern that it inadequately fulfills the intent of the law and denies consumers the tools they need to launch appeals for access to lifesaving care. For example, the rule enables insurers to provide minimal explanation for denying a claim, permitting vague explanations such as that the ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Priorities for 2021 Legislative Session: Granite State Budget Opportunities 

CONCORD, NH – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the 2021 legislative session particularly in light of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  ... Screening Program . Early detection saves lives: this program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women age 21-64 who have no health insurance or have insurance that does not pay for screening tests.   •     Increased funding for youth outreach on e-cigarette use via ... and disease.   •     Increased funding for the State Office of Rural Health (SORH) . The SORH offers technical assistance to rural health care providers and organizations, which in turn improves healthcare for people living in those areas. To reduce the cancer burden, it is critical ...

25 Patient and Provider Groups Applaud Supreme Court Ruling though Express Concern about Other Plaintiffs Keeping FDA Authority Challenge Alive

Our 25 organizations, representing patients with serious health conditions and disabilities and their providers, applaud the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling reversing the Fifth Circuit’s decision in ... science- and evidence-based approval of tens of thousands of lifesaving and life-changing medications and devices for people with serious health conditions. FDA experts are best equipped to determine the safety and efficacy of medications and their conditions of use, and it is ...   The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The ALS Association American Cancer Society American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Hematology The Arc Arthritis Foundation Association for Clinical Oncology ...

Timely Reauthorization of Prescription Drug User Fee Act Critical for Cancer Patients

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- January 27, 2012 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent letters to leadership of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today urging Congress to reauthorize legislation ... small populations; and a commitment to short-term and long-term solutions to address the critical drug shortage issue creating barriers to care for too many cancer patients in this country. ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

Cancer Advocates Detail Policies Necessary to Reach New Cancer Moonshot Goal

... policies that would help prevent, detect, and treat cancer starting with increased funding for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI) and separate funding for the president’s proposed Advanced Research Project on Health (ARPA-H). Federal funding for cancer research is the bedrock of medical discoveries and has played a role in every major cancer breakthrough ... coverage to 2.2 million people, and cap Medicare Part D out-of-pocket drug costs, as the most important means to improve patients’ access to care. It also makes clear the need for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer screening tests once these tests are approved by FDA and clinical benefit ...

Illinois House of Representatives Passes Precision Medicine Legislation

... possible,” said State Representative Mary Flowers. “Improving access to biomarker testing is essential for advancing our shared goals around health equity. Biomarker-driven therapies can help extend and save lives from some of the diseases that hit Black families hardest – metastatic ... due to several factors, including low awareness of new testing methodologies among providers and patients and lack of coverage by private health insurance and Medicaid programs. “ACS CAN thanks the Illinois House for promptly moving this legislation and looks forward to seeing the ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...

New York Senate Promises to Advance Legislation Improving New Yorkers’ Access to Paid Leave, Advocates Urge Assembly to Follow Suit

... to the state’s existing paid medical leave program. They called on lawmakers to ensure that workers receive a livable wage, job protection, health insurance continuation and the opportunity to take time-off intermittently. Today, the same advocates are applauding the Senate’s efforts ... is almost impossible. I am pleased that the Senate will take this incredibly important step to ensure that cancer patients can focus on their health and not have to worry about losing their jobs or feeding their families. It is now time for the Assembly to do the same.” ### About ACS ... 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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