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Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Buckeyes
... to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Buckeyes. “ACS CAN calls on the legislature to increase access to biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments by ensuring state regulated health insurance, including Medicaid, covers appropriate biomarker testing for patients who could benefit. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role ...
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Buckeyes
... to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Buckeyes. “ACS CAN calls on the legislature to increase access to biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments by ensuring state regulated health insurance, including Medicaid, covers appropriate biomarker testing for patients who could benefit. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role ...
Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change
... home for cancer patients and their caregivers. Advocates also met with lawmakers to ask them to support legislation that would improve access to biomarker testing. This legislation will help address a significant barrier and bring the promise of precision medicine to more Ohioans, no matter their income or where they live. Biomarker testing opens the door to targeted therapies, which can provide many benefits to patients, including better outcomes, improved quality of ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Capitol to Rally Legislators
... toward their overall out-of-pocket maximum or deductible making cancer treatment more affordable. Volunteers also asked the lawmakers to pass biomarker testing legislation (HB 608) that will enable more patients to benefit from biomarker testing, an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments. Dubbed ‘the right treatment, to the right patient, at the right ...
Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change
... action to reduce the burden of cancer.” Advocates also met with lawmakers to ask them to support House Bill 8, which will improve access to biomarker testing. This legislation will help address a significant barrier and bring the promise of precision medicine to more Ohioans, no matter their income or where they live. Biomarker testing opens the door to targeted therapies, which can benefit patients by leading to better outcomes, improved quality of life, and, in ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Statehouse to Rally Legislators
... by taking steps to make the fight against cancer a priority.” Advocates asked lawmakers to support legislation that would improve access to biomarker testing. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the right time,’ biomarker testing has been critical in improving cancer outcomes. Advocates also asked lawmakers to provide better access to care by passing co-pay ...
2022 Cancer Action Day Volunteer Resource Center
... Copay Video Stories in the news: Read more about Julie's experience and current issues. Crafting your story - Hook, Line, and Sinker Worksheet Biomarker Testing Legislation Issue explanation & patient perspective Biomarker Video from Illinois and Animated Explainer Crafting your story - Hook, Line, and Sinker Worksheet **Reminder: Mentors will pull your ...