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Governor Signs Bill to Reduce the Illinois’ Cancer Burden
... Until this bill was signed, the Illinois Medicaid program was one of the insurance programs in the U.S. that were not required to cover routine care for patients in cancer clinical trials. “It’s not an exaggeration to say that this law will save lives. For too long, some people were ... plan they had. That injustice ended today,” said Sen. Manar. “I appreciate Gov. Pritzker’s demonstrated commitment to advancing equity in health care.” “When our clinical research is not representative of those most impacted by life threatening health conditions, we simply exacerbate the prevalence of health inequities and miss potential cures to diseases,” said Rep. Lilly. “I was ...
ACS CAN took a #RoadtriptoPalco to ask Sen. Moran to #KeepUsCovered
Amid intense senate negotiations around changes to the federal health care law, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran was one of just three Republican senators who hosted public events over the July 4 th recess. The small town of Palco (population 277) became the center of the political universe for one day, bringing constituents, public health advocates, and reporters from across the country to hear what Senator Moran – and his constituents – had to say about health reform. ...
Medicaid Expansion Value Validated in 2024 Idaho Legislative Session
... signature on House Bill 633 extended Medicaid benefits to new mothers from 60 days to one full year after birth. Extending this access to care through Medicaid for hard-working, low-income Idahoans is one of the most effective ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer effectively. ... after a pregnancy is not just important to postpartum individuals, but to their babies and the entire family as we aim to protect the health of all Idahoans,” ACS CAN Idaho Government Relations Director Randy Johnson said. “Ensuring low-income individuals and families continue to have access to affordable health coverage through postpartum Medicaid coverage and through Medicaid Expansion is one of the most critical ways that we can reduce cancer ...
Recent poll finds Kansas voters approve of Medicaid expansion
... 10, it released a poll that shows strong support among registered voters in the Sunflower State for increased and protected access to affordable health coverage. It said 72% favor expansions of KanCare - the state’s Medicaid program - and 46% strongly support it. The poll also found that ... voters supporting the move. According to ACS CAN, the poll found about 87% of voters in the Sunflower State said a candidate’s position on health care is important to them when deciding on who to vote for. It noted that 40% said a candidate’s position is very important to them. Around 82% ...
600 Advocates Meet with Lawmakers at Annual ACS CAN Lobby Day
... treatment. Volunteers asked their representatives to restore this critical funding. Improve patientsÈ quality of life through palliative care . Palliative care, an extra layer of support for patients with serious chronic diseases, ensures that health care providers are treating the disease while also ensuring the best possible quality of life for the patient. Advocates asked their ...
Cancer Advocates Urge Arizona Lawmakers to Support Continuation of State Medicaid Program
... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers rallied at the Arizona Capitol to urge lawmakers to support the reauthorization of the Arizona Health Cancer Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid program. Currently, more than 2 million Arizonans benefit from the health care coverage and services provided by the program, including necessary cancer screenings at recommended guidelines. Studies show access to quality ...
It’s Time for Lawmakers to Finish the Job
... statement: “ACS CAN is fully invested in expanding Medicaid in Mississippi to ease the burden of cancer. Time after time, studies have shown health insurance is the top determinant of whether someone survives cancer. Closing the coverage gap would extend critical, lifesaving coverage to ... State. It ensures the taxes paid by hard-working Mississippians come back to them, rather than helping people in 40 other states instead. Having health care without barriers allows Mississippi to reach its fullest workforce potential by giving people the chance to access treatments and stay ...
Majority of States Not Measuring Up on Laws to Fight Cancer
... to save more lives from cancer, and many of those solutions are policy solutions. By encouraging prevention, guaranteeing access to affordable health care, curbing tobacco use and focusing on patients' quality of life lawmakers can help fight cancer. These measures have been proven to ... did not meet the benchmark on any of the seven issues. In most cases, small upfront investments by a state can save millions of dollars in health care costs in the long run. In fact, we know we could prevent roughly half of all cancer deaths in the United States if everyone in America ...
Cover SC Launches with Call for Legislature to Enact Medicaid Expansion
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 ...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Patient Advocates Join Together at State House for Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Day
... host Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Day at the Alabama State House to urge action on Medicaid expansion. This event will spotlight the critical health care coverage gap affecting nearly 200,000 Alabamians and the ongoing crisis facing our rural hospitals. The groups will hold a news conference at ... state nearly $400 million per year over the next six years. This advocacy day aims to demonstrate the widespread support for closing Alabama's health care coverage gap and to call on the Alabama legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey to act now. 0 MEDIA ADVISORY: Patient Advocates Join Together at ...
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