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Mississippi House Passes 'Jill's Law' for Biomarker Testing Coverage
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi House passed House Bill 565 Wednesday, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for patients across the Magnolia State. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatments for cancer and other diseases. “In the case of a ...
**MEDIA ADVISORY—SPOKESPEOPLE AVAILABLE** Cancer Action Day Brings Advocates to Capitol in Support of “Jill’s Law” Ensuring Access to Biomarker Testing
... Day . They will urge state lawmakers to make cancer policy a priority by passing House Bill 565 “Jill’s Law,” guaranteeing coverage of biomarker testing for all Mississippians with state-regulated health insurance plans. The group will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. and meet with lawmakers throughout the day. Jill’s Law is named for Jill Eure, the late wife of Rep. Casey Eure who benefited from biomarker testing. In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing helps doctors determine the right treatment, saving some patients from ...