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... existing paid medical leave program, and patient advocates across New York are expecting them to act. Failing to do so risks the financial health of countless families. For most cancer patients, the diagnosis is just the start of a difficult and time-consuming journey, which can ... benefit is one day at a time, and the TDI program does not cover any intermittent leave. For many cancer patients, this is problematic. Cancer care often demands sporadic or intermittent time-off. A nationwide survey of cancer patients showed that, of those who had to take unpaid leave ... caregivers should have access to paid family and medical leave that allows them to take time off work to attend to their own or a loved one’s care without losing their job or income. State leaders should adopt and improve upon Governor Hochul’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget ...

... (CDC). They will also encourage lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation that supports patients ' quality of life by increasing access to palliative care, an extra layer of support that can be provided at any age or any stage of illness. Additionally, they will call on lawmakers to close a ... Long & Aldridge, and Brian Eberle from Sherman & Howard. Wednesday morning, ACS CAN will present its corporate recognition award to CVS Chief Health Strategy Officer Thomas Moriarty, for CVS Health 's leadership in promoting public health and wellness, which is exemplified by the company 's bold decision to discontinue tobacco sales. ...

... need to make clinical research a standard healthcare option instead of something that physicians and cancer patients view as a ‘Hail Mary’ care approach.,” said Brendan Early, vice president of clinical development for PRA Health Sciences. “This problem is multifactorial, with varying views. Today’s forum was a very effective opportunity to look at the issue from ... Center, Michael Kastan, MD, PhD , executive director, Duke Cancer Institute, Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD , associate director for office of cancer health equity, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Comprehensive Cancer Center, Greg Licholai, MD, MBA , chief medical information officer, PRA Health ...

... but is not limited to: Improving access to biomarker testing by expanding coverage for New Yorkers insured through Medicaid and state-regulated health plans Securing additional funding for and thereby expanding the capabilities of the New York State Cancer Screening Program to screen more ... 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...