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TOPEKA, Kan. – April 7, 2018 – Today, the Kansas Legislature passed a bill to improve quality of life for patients with serious, long-term illnesses through expanded access to palliative care. Hilary Gee, Kansas government relations director ... Vicki Schmidt and Representatives Susan Concannon, Dan Hawkins and Monica Murnan. “Patients who use palliative care services work with a team of doctors to manage the burdensome symptoms and side effects that come with a serious disease. By homing in on a patient’s specific needs and ... of life and add a critical layer of support to their care. “Palliative care is one of the fastest-growing trends in health care, and Kansas can now help lead the way by offering better access to it. We’re grateful to our lawmakers for committing to support patients and families facing ...

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Ally Lopshire      SPRINGFIELD, IL  – “As we approach World Cancer Day happening this Sunday and ... this session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Illinoisans.     “Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among men and women ... access to guideline recommended genetic testing for inherited gene mutations and evidence-based screenings by eliminating burdensome patient cost-sharing requirements. This would help ensure individuals have access to critical information regarding their cancer risk and the recommended ...

... passed Senate Bill 2679, improving access to recommended genetic testing and fact-based screenings for people with a personal or family history of cancer.    The following is a statement from Ally Lopshire, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Illinois:   "To reduce the burden of cancer in Illinois, ACS CAN supports legislation that will improve access to guideline recommended genetic testing for inherited gene mutations by capping burdensome patient cost-sharing requirements at no more than $50. We’re disappointed to see that the legislation allows for cost-sharing for evidence-based cancer ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Jan. 30, 2018 – Fewer young people in Illinois would start smoking under a proposal to raise the minimum age of tobacco sales from 18 to 21 years old. State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) and State Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Oak Park) introduced the legislation in Springfield today with the support of public health groups and community organizations. “This bill will not only save lives but will also save the state money paid to treat smoking-related illnesses,” Morrison said. “I feel it is my responsibility and obligation to do what I can to keep tobacco out of the hands of young people. I’m confident that this bill will help us achieve that goal.” Along with the bill’s ...