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Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Oral Chemotherapy Legislation

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Molly Medenblik   LANSING, MI – “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was thrilled ... “This legislation would give chronically ill patients more affordable access to the cancer treatment they need. It would ensure that the out-of-pocket costs for the patient for oral and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral chemotherapy medications are higher than IV medications. This is an unnecessary barrier for some Michiganders.  ...

After Over 15 Years, Legislature Passes Oral Chemotherapy Legislation

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Molly Medenblik LANSING, MI – “Over 15 years ago, oral chemotherapy fairness legislation was introduced. ... “This legislation would give chronically ill patients more affordable access to the cancer treatment they need. It would ensure that the out-of-pocket costs to the patient for oral and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral chemotherapy medications are higher than IV medications. This is an unnecessary barrier for some Michiganders.” ### ...

House Passes Legislation Aimed at Improving Access to Care for Michiganders

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Molly Medenblik LANSING, MI   – “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is thrilled to ... “This legislation would give chronically ill patients more affordable access to the cancer treatment they need. It would ensure that the out-of-pocket cost for the patient for oral and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral chemotherapy ...

Michigan House Passes Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Legislation

LANSING, MI – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is thrilled to see the House pass oral chemotherapy fairness legislation today. ACS CAN wants to take this moment to thank Rep. Daire Rendon ... This legislation would give chronically ill patients more affordable access to the cancer treatment they need. It would ensure the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Priorities for 2021 Legislative Session

LANSING, MI – 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. Michigan has a long way to go ... legislation. This legislation would give chronically ill patients easier access to the cancer treatment they need. It would ensure the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral chemotherapy ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Prioritizes Access to Care and Tobacco Control for 2019 Legislative Session in Michigan

Lansing, MI – January 14, 2019 – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is asking that legislators support legislation that will ease the burden of cancer in Michigan. The latest edition of the ACS CAN’s How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce ... Fairness legislation to give chronically ill patients easier access to the cancer treatment they need. It would ensure the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for oral chemo medications ...

Oral Chemo and Appropriations are Legislative Priorities to Fight Cancer

LANSING, MI –As lawmakers dive into the 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 for the passage of oral chemotherapy ... continue to do so this year,” said Andrew Schepers, ACS CAN government relations director. “This legislation would ensure the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral chemotherapy ...

World Cancer Day: Oral Chemo Fairness Legislation

... time to make cancer patients wait, especially since 43 other states have already passed similar legislation," said Andrew Schepers, director of government relations for ACS CAN in Michigan. "Let's not force cancer patients in Michigan to fight cancer with outdated weapons or force their families into bankruptcy because ... This legislation would give chronically ill patients easier access to the cancer treatment they need. It would ensure the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral ...

Oral Chemotherapy Fairness and Appropriations are Legislative Priorities to Fight Cancer

... Molly Medenblik LANSING, MI  – “As lawmakers dive into the 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 cessation programs to ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.  “For roughly ten years, ACS CAN has advocated for the passage of oral chemotherapy fairness legislation and will continue to do so this year. This legislation would ensure that the out-of-pocket costs for oral ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Michigan

Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN Michigan & Partners Support legislation to expand access to biomarker testing for Michiganders.   This bill would increase access to biomarker ... step to accessing precision medicine.  Precision medicine includes targeted therapies that can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of life for cancer patients. Timely access to guideline-indicated comprehensive biomarker testing will enable more patients to access the most effective treatments for their disease and can potentially help achieve the triple aim of health care: better health outcomes, improved quality of life and reduced costs.  This legislation will ensure Iowans covered by Medicaid and ...

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