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Advocates Urge North Dakota Lawmakers to Reduce the Cost of Fighting Cancer

BISMARCK, N.D. –– North Dakota legislators have strong momentum against cancer heading into the second half of the session as bills on prior authorization reform, supplemental breast cancer detection screenings and co-pay accumulator adjustments are ... Prior authorization reform: For the more than 4,500 North Dakotans who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, medical prior authorization can delay treatment, increase stress and have a negative impact on care. Senate Bill 2280 would establish standards and transparency to prior ... breast diagnostic mammograms (x-rays), breast ultrasounds, and breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans be covered by insurers at no-cost-share when deemed medically necessary by their physician. It would allow North Dakotans to complete the full continuum of breast cancer ...

Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs

... curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors invited to attend a Medicaid meeting led by the Senate Finance ... current system, fixed federal payments would not adjust automatically to account for increased enrollment, unexpected health emergencies or the cost of new breakthrough treatments. Instead, such financing would shift the cost to states, which would then likely implement restrictions to make up ...

Cancer Advocates Excited for Possibilities to Improve Breast Cancer Screening Access, Celebrate Senate’s Passing of HB 1283

... a “do not pass” in committee, House Bill 1283 passed the full Senate on Monday behind strong Senate voices who took a stand on behalf of North Dakotans who might need additional breast cancer screenings beyond mammograms. HB 1283, sponsored by Rep. Karen Karls of Bismarck, would ... abnormal finding on a screening mammogram or supplemental imaging because of certain risk factors. The steps needed for a clean bill of health can cost thousands out of pocket. These patients are often put in position of choosing between a full medical workup or paying for a month’s worth of ...

2020 ACS CAN North Dakota Policy Forum

Pre-registration is now closed. You may register day of the event at http://acscan.windrosemedia.com .   DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIP While this event is free to attend, donations are welcomed. For more ... sponsorship opportunities, please contact Deb Knuth at [email protected] or 701.314.4880. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host a virtual policy forum to discuss the future of cancer care.   This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss emerging ...

Prior Authorization Reform Gets ‘Do Pass’ From Senate Committee

BISMARCK, N.D. –– For the more than 4,500 North Dakotans who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, medical prior authorization can delay treatment, increase stress, and have a negative impact on their care .  The Senate Industry and Business Committee of the North Dakota Legislature today  took a significant step toward alleviating that problem, giving a unanimous 5 – 0 “do pass” ... recommendation to Senate Bill 2280, which would establish standards and transparency to prior authorization processes, helping those in need of critical medical care to avoid prolonged delays in treatment. The bill primary sponsors is Sens. Scott Meyer (Grand Forks) with Jeff Barta ...

Prior Authorization Reform Passes Both Chambers, Cancer Advocates Eagerly Await Governor’s Signature

... Senate Bill 2280 into law.  For the more than 4,500 North Dakotans who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, medical prior authorization can delay treatment, increase stress and have a negative impact on their care. Prior authorization is a practice in which physicians must obtain approval from insurers before prescribing medication or moving forward with treatment for their patients.  Physicians report the process can lead to significant delays in care, contributing to negative outcomes in patients, including abandoned treatment. The process was once used ... a system requiring providers get approval to prescribe even the most routine medications and procedures.  According to a National Conference of State Legislatures database, 23 states enacted more than 43 bills related to prior authorization in the past few years, including 18 in 2024 ...

Big Wins Against Cancer: Advocates Celebrate Successful 2025 North Dakota Session, Await Signature on Co-Pay Accumulators

... made strong moves against cancer this session, passing bills on prior authorization reform and co-pay accumulator adjustments. The last of those bills – House Bill 1216  – passed the ND Senate on Monday and awaits Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s signature.  Advocates of the American ... and for lawmakers to understand the significant need for these changes and take such decisive action has made for a great session,” ACS CAN North Dakota Government Relations Director Ben Hanson said. “To get one of these done would have been progress, but what this session did was ... in the year-round fight against cancer to visit https://www.fightcancer.org/states/north-dakota.  0 Prior Authorization Reform and Prescription Cost Relief Legislation Will Ease Medical Stress for Cancer Patients, Many Others Big Wins Against Cancer: Advocates Celebrate Successful 2025 ...

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