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2023 Oklahoma Legislative Priorities

... Legislative Priorities Victory in the fight against 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 Oklahomans impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2023 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Oklahoma Legislature on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance ... will also support policies that encourage more copay-only plans, place limits on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, and ensure that all cost-sharing payments are counted.  Paid Family and Medical Leave: ACS CAN will advocate for legislation that ensures all working cancer patients, ...

2025 Oklahoma Legislative Priorities

... Priorities Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold public policy solutions that promote cancer prevention, increase early detection of cancer, expand access to quality, affordable health care, reduce disparities and advance health equity. State and local lawmakers’ decisions impact the lives of those affected by cancer. In 2025, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with members of the Oklahoma Legislature to prioritize state and local legislative and regulatory efforts that provide ... Genetic Testing Access: ACS CAN will advocate for policies that ensure access to clinically necessary genetic testing for cancer risk, without cost sharing.   Prescription Drug Transparency: ACS CAN will continue to support legislation that allows cancer patients and all health consumers ...

TSET/Tobacco Settlement Trust

Unfunding TSET Will Hurt Progress in Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Research in Oklahoma   ACS CAN opposes the proposed cuts to the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) in HJR 1017 which would decrease funding for vital TSET programs ... and research.  Proposes to end future funding for TSET from the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement payments received by the State of Oklahoma. The proposed discontinuation of new funding for TSET will result in the reduction or elimination of vital cancer prevention, research, ... $264 million that Oklahoma’s Medicaid program spends each year to treat smoking-related diseases.[v] Smoking-caused productivity losses cost the state an additional $2.1 billion annually.[vi] To reduce the devastating health impact of cancer and other tobacco-related disease, we ...

Governor Signs Bill to Reduce Barriers for Patients Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses

... by drug companies or other third parties. But insurers don’t always count those assistance programs toward a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum, leaving patients with unaffordable costs once their assistance program is exhausted. The new law will require such payments to be counted toward the patient’s deductible. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Oklahoma Government Relations Director Matt Glanville said: “We thank Governor Stitt and our lawmakers for passing and enacting this crucial measure. “A cancer diagnosis doesn’t just come with emotional turmoil. It also leaves patients with a long list of concerns, including whether they’ll be able to afford the treatment ahead. “Out-of-pocket health-care costs are on the rise, with some ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Oklahoma

Welcome!  Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more Oklahomans can benefit from this important testing.   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, disease or abnormal function that can be measured in blood, tissue or bodily fluid.  Biomarker testing is the analysis of a patient’s tissue, blood or other biospecimen for the presence of a biomarker.   Policy action needed to ensure more Oklahomans benefit. Not ...

2024 Oklahoma Legislative Priorities

... Priorities Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold public policy solutions that promote cancer prevention, increase early detection of cancer, expand access to quality, affordable health care, reduce disparities and advance health equity. State and local lawmakers’ decisions impact the lives of those affected by cancer. In 2024, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with members of the Oklahoma Legislature to prioritize state and local legislative and regulatory efforts that provide ... cessation benefit that covers individual, group, and telephone counseling and all FDA-approved tobacco cessation medications without cost-sharing or other barriers to accessing care. Smoke-free Air:  ACS CAN will work to implement a statewide comprehensive smoke-free law that ...

2017 ACS CAN Oklahoma City Cancer Policy Forum

2017 ACS CAN OKC Cancer Policy Forum  Cancer Research & Clinical Trials in Oklahoma You are invited to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's ... Oklahoma. Guests will include leading researchers, oncologists, health professionals, citizen-volunteers and health care advocates. There is no cost to attend. Advances in cancer research are fueling the way for better prevention, screening and treatment options. Researchers in Oklahoma received more than $87 million from the National Institutes of Health last year to support their efforts to help keep us healthy and develop better treatments when we are sick. Please join us to hear more ...

2023 Oklahoma Cancer Action Day

... to locate all the necessary resources to prepare for your participation in successful lawmaker conversations on April 19th. We know that part of the magic that goes into an impactful Cancer Action Day is preparation, coordination, and resources - coupled with our pre-event ... Oklahoma Cancer Action Day Training Call 4.13.23 (Ends @ 1:01:30) Fact sheets Mentioned in the Pre-Training: biomarker_testing_costs_and_cost_savings.pdf acs_can_biomarker_testing_patient_profiles_final_0.pdf health_equity_in_biomarker_testing_and_targeted_therapy_.pdf biomarker_testing_faq_.pdf ...

Governor Signs Legislation that Provides Access to Precision Treatment for All Oklahomans

... Bill 513 will enable more patients to benefit from biomarker testing, an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments. “ACS CAN thanks Sen. Paul Rosino for his leadership on biomarker testing legislation and Gov. Stitt for signing this important piece of legislation,” said Matt Glanville, Oklahoma government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) . “This legislation will help dismantle barriers and bring the promise of precision medicine to cancer patients no matter their income, race, or where they live. This will provide many benefits to patients, including ...

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colorectal Cancer Screening in Oklahoma Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer and the third most common cause of cancer death for both men and women in the United States.i  In 2015 it is estimated that:[i]  1,690 ... Screening Screening is the most effective way of detecting colorectal cancer early and preventing it altogether. Colorectal cancer screening can identify abnormal growths (polyps) in the colon or rectum, allowing them to be removed before turning into cancer. Cancers can also be found at ... (ACA) - Under the ACA, most private insurance plans are required to cover colorectal cancer screening for adults aged 50 to 75 years, with no cost sharing to the patient.    80 percent by 2018 – ACS CAN and many other organizations across the nation are committed to eliminating ...

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