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Final State Budget Delivers on Cancer Prevention & Detection
... survive cancer. In response, Donna Greco, Pennsylvania government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released the following statement: “By continuing to dedicate funds to Pennsylvania’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs as well ... & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP), lawmakers have reaffirmed their commitment to cancer prevention and early detection, two of the most effective tools we have in the fight against cancer. These investments mean Pennsylvanians will have the resources to quit tobacco or ... Commonwealth’s public health infrastructure. Now, we look to the House to build on this work by passing Senate Bill 88 and removing another cost barrier to Pennsylvanian women aiming to detect their breast cancer early.” ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action ...
PA House Insurance Committee Votes to Remove Barriers to Biomarker Testing
Today, the House Insurance Committee voted to improve Pennsylvanians’ access to biomarker testing, advancing House Bill 1754 out of committee unanimously. Championed by Representatives Kyle Mullins and Minority Leader Bryan Cutler, the proposal would ensure biomarker testing ... Senate. The following is a statement from Donna Greco, Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Pennsylvania: "Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and improve lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual condition. Over the past few months, we have heard countless stories of the difficulties and inconsistencies patients face in attempting to access this important testing. It’s time for that to change. "This ...
Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at Capitol, Urging Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing & Paid Medical Leave, Address Medical Debt
Earlier today, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers rallied at the Pennsylvania State Capitol as a part of their annual Cancer Action Day advocating for several legislative proposals ... dealing with medical debt since she and her husband needed surgery last year. “When we began receiving bills, it was just overwhelming. The cost was astronomical - and the bills were very confusing and hard to interpret,” said McConnell. Representative Arvind Venkat is sponsoring HB ...
Pennsylvania Tobacco Tax Increase a Victory for Public Health
... Lawmakers Will Save Lives and Protect Kids Harrisburg, PA – July 13, 2016 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Heart Association (AHA), American Lung Association (ALA) and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (Tobacco-Free Kids) are celebrating the legislature’s approval of a $1.00 cigarette tax increase that will reduce tobacco use rates, save lives and prevent thousands of kids from becoming addicted tobacco ... lives, but money too, said David Greineder, AHA government relations director. “Combined with at least $2.19 billion in long-term health care cost savings from the cigarette tax, the increases will have a tremendous positive impact both on the state budget and for health care consumers in ...
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