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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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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, ...

... 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care, increasing funding that will help prevent and detect cancer, and increasing funding to $5 million annually for tobacco prevention and ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...