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Continued Stalling on Medicaid Expansion Means Worse Survivorship Against Cancer for North Carolinians
... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in reaction. “Today’s action to close yet another short session without ensuring affordable health coverage for 600,000 North Carolinians marks yet another day where lawmakers directly put their constituents’ health at risk. “Their political stalling is not a light matter for North Carolina families touched by cancer: it’s life or death. ... on Medicaid expansion and we will not allow the daily, lived experience of over 600,000 North Carolinians who are forced to forgo the lifesaving care and treatment they need to survive to be forgotten and their voices silenced.” “Legislative leadership has the opportunity to change ...
Legislative Leadership Expected to Take Up Medicaid Expansion in the 2022 Session
... might change during this session as lawmakers continue to have the most robust conversations on the issue since the passage of the Affordable Care Act and due to a special Medicaid expansion review committee tasked with providing a recommendation on the issue. The below is a statement ... for lifesaving policy this session that will finally ensure over 600,00 hardworking North Carolinians have adequate and affordable access to care necessary to survivorship from cancer and other chronic illnesses. “The 2022 session can be historic for North Carolina. It’ll mean the ... waiting to see lawmakers reinvigorate our rural towns, bring jobs to their neighborhoods, save taxpayer money and support families by improving health for generations to come all by increasing Medicaid eligibility. “We look forward to see the review committee’s recommendations following ...
Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in North Carolina
... the legislation would allow more North Carolinians to access biomarker testing, which has become an increasingly important part of cancer care. Patients who are diagnosed with certain types of cancer can receive biomarker testing to help providers determine the most effective form of ... testing can help save critical time in a cancer fight. This form of precision medicine has become widely used and relied upon in cancer care in recent years, and it’s increasingly important for other disease areas as well. Unfortunately, some people are not benefiting from the ... aligning coverage for biomarker testing with the latest science, we can help increase access to precision medicine that can save lives, improve health outcomes and potentially reduce costs ,” said John Broome , government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action ...
North Carolinians Join Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors Nationwide to Call on Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority
... the advocates were as dedicated as ever to critical issues, including increased cancer research and prevention funding, keeping Affordable Care Act tax credits and supporting the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. “Cancer hasn’t stopped, so neither have we. ... addition to urging lawmakers to boost research and prevention funding, ACS CAN volunteers also encourage lawmakers to ensure that the Affordable Care Act tax credits that are scheduled to expire at the end of 2022 are made permanent and to cosponsor the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever ...
New Study Finds Cancer Patients Living in States with Lower Income Eligibility Limits Had Lower Cancer Survival Rates
... cancer mortality rates we see in rural communities like Fayetteville where I live and others across our state because of our resistance to make care more accessible for families,” shared Brittany Avin McKelvey, a cancer survivors and volunteer with ACS CAN. “When I was diagnosed, I had to travel far in state as well as out of state to receive the level of care I needed, which was possible only due to my access to coverage. I can’t imagine being diagnosed with cancer today without accessible and ... mortality risk than Medicaid expansion states. Patients with other types of cancer have similar increased mortality. Increasing eligibility for health insurance through Medicaid may help improve cancer diagnosis and survival. 1 1 New Study Finds Cancer Patients Living in States with Lower ...
Leading Cancer Advocacy Organization Urges North Carolina U.S. Senate Candidates to Make Fighting Cancer a National Priority
... CAN also issued an invitation to Sen. Tillis who met with volunteers the Saturday prior. Each individual shared how they have been affected by health care policies in hopes of educating the candidate on key issues. Participants included and spoke to Cunningham about the following: (5:58 – 7:57) ... fight against cancer) as something that requires the nation’s response. Investment in science, investment in research, investment in public health – this is how we improve the quality of life of our people and is also how we beat unseen enemies whether they be a virus or a cancer.” ...
ACS CAN North Carolina Virtual Research Policy Forum
... join our program to discuss emerging cancer clinical trial trends and innovative treatments and their impact on cancer patients’ access to care. The panel discussion will include key thought leaders from throughout the oncology community, including perspectives from business, academia, ... Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsors: GlaxoSmithKline Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Duke Cancer Institute Wake Forest Baptist Health UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Bronze Sponsors: Genentech ...
New Poll: North Carolina Voters Demand Final Action on Medicaid Expansion
... presented with a data point noting that the policy, if passed, would allow more than 14,000 veterans in the state a path to affordable, quality health care coverage. Notably, poll data revealed support for lawmakers to take final action strongest among Democrats (96%) and unaffiliated voters ...
NC Cancer Treatment Fairness Act
... of Oral Anti-cancer Products to Patients Oral anti-cancer treatment can be a smart way to ensure that patients have affordable access to the care they need. By undergoing a form of treatment that does not require extensive office visits or nursing staff supervision, oral anti-cancer ... an average of eight provider visits as compared to 30 visits for patients using an IV alternative. The fewer visits lessen the strain on the health care system and can provide for a better quality of life for the patient and his or her family. By administering care in the home, oral ...
North Carolina Positioned to be First State to Expand Medicaid Under American Rescue Plan
... and the families we represent, we’re ecstatic to see today’s announcement by Senate and House leadership to bring affordable, accessible care for over 600,000 North Carolinians and we’re eager to see the full legislature come together in a bipartisan way for its passage" shared ... of ACS CAN. “Soon, thousands of North Carolinians will finally have a fighting chance against the state’s leading cause of death with the health coverage they need to be able to receive an early screening or treat a cancer diagnosis and countless lives will be saved.” North ... for increased eligibility for Medicaid for over a decade. If passed, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina would mark a historic step in health policy and improved survivorship for patients for generations to come. 0 Legislative Leadership Commits to Taking Final Action to Expand ...