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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds Legislature for Investment in Medicaid Expansion, Opposes Some Provisions
... North Carolinians as soon as possible. “We’re thrilled to see the legislature take the final step to provide lifesaving coverage and care for 600,000 North Carolinians by funding the program and ensuring it stands to benefit future generations,” said Lisa Lacasse, President of ... for the state’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. Unfortunately, the budget also includes concerning elements that endanger the health and lives of North Carolinians, including lowering taxes on some tobacco products and keeping prices low on others. Low tobacco prices are ... to prevent and treat cancer,” Lacasse said. The budget also contains provisions that restrict the freedom of local leaders to protect the health of their residents by prohibiting local laws that establish vaccine requirements and provide paid leave to employees, both of which help ...
New Report: Failure by Southeastern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden
... result of tobacco use, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Given this, the state’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of tobacco products by $1.50 or more per pack of cigarettes. “North Carolina’s excise tax on ... increase to the tobacco tax would not only lower tobacco-use rates but also have the added benefit of saving the state millions of dollars in health care costs.” Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System from 2010 to 2014, the lung cancer mortality rate in the 12 ...
Senate Moves Forward with Medicaid Expansion
RALEIGH, NC – March 2, 2023 – The Senate Health Committee amended HB 76 to increase Medicaid eligibility today, marking the first bicameral action on the issue following the announcement ... take up the House bill following the great news last week that the House and Senate had reached a deal to ensure a path to affordable, quality care this year. “We’re eager to see strong action continue through the legislative process and are grateful for lawmakers on both sides of their aisle for working together to increase access to health coverage to for over 600,000 more North Carolinians this year.” 0 Marking First Bicameral Action on Issue Following Announcement by ...
State Law Beneffiting Cancer Patients Takes Effect October 1
... physicians recommend. The law marks a historic and life-saving measure for North Carolinians that will improve access to high-quality cancer care by eliminating delays to necessary treatment. “Access to care and continuity of care have always been critical for cancer patients and survivors, never more so than during a pandemic,” noted John ... the latest state alongside 20 others in enacting the legislation. ACS CAN thanks the primary sponsors of HB 450 (Reduce Barriers to Improve NC Health and Safety) Rep. Potts, Rep. Dobson, Rep. Lewis and Rep. Sasser; as well as Rep. Lambeth, Rep. White, Sen. Hise, Sen. Krawiec, Sen. Burgin ...
2024 North Carolina Legislative Summary
... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of North Carolinians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... (ACS CAN) worked with the North Carolina General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact ...
Top N.C. Cancer Experts to Discuss Critical Need of Increasing Patient Access to Clinical Trials at Event Hosted by Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy Group
... 60,000 people in North Carolina will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 20,000 will die from the disease. WHAT: ‘Increasing Access to Care Through Clinical Trials: Potential Problems and Promising Practices’ The event will bring together key thought leaders and subject matter ... research, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Clinical Cancer Center. - Dr. Karen Winkfield, director, Office of Cancer Health Equity & associate director for Community Outreach & Engagement, associate professor of radiation oncology, Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center. - Patrick Nealon, executive vice president and general manager of oncology, Syneos Health. - Rep. Wayne ...
Cancer Advocates Stage Day of Action to Call on Lawmakers to Protect Medicaid
... that slashing Medicaid will shorten cancer patients’ lives, and advocates in North Carolina won’t stand for it. “When I was dealing with health challenges, Medicaid gave me access to cancer screenings and diagnostic tests. And then, when I was facing a cancer diagnosis, Medicaid gave ... cannot stand the thought of that program not being available to people who truly need it like I did. Together with my friends, family, and health care team, we’re urging Sen. Thom Tillis to stand up for the health of North Carolinians and vote against cuts to Medicaid.” Medicaid is the ...
2025 North Carolina Legislative Priorities
... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of North Carolinians touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... (ACS CAN) will work with the North Carolina General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact prevention policies to protect kids ...
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper Urged to Veto Measure that Would Reduce Access to Lifesaving Cancer Treatment and Drugs
... Gov. Roy Cooper has an opportunity to veto SB 86, the North Carolina Small Business Healthcare Act which will expand access to association health plans (AHPs) that are bare bones health insurance policies that offer minimal benefits. Following is a statement from Christine Weason, North Carolina government relations ... veto of SB 86 because expanding access to association health plans will leave hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians with inadequate health care plans, deny patients’ access to essential health benefits, and force many cancer patients and survivors into situations with dire health ...
Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in North Carolina
... sure more North Carolinians can benefit from this important testing. Video of ethans_biomarker_story What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, ... that have been excluded, including communities of color, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and those receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing ...