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Documentary Left Behind by Medicaid Program Chosen for Screening at Knoxville Film Festival

Knoxville, TN  – With the COVID-19 pandemic shining a bright light on the importance of affordable and accessible health insurance coverage, Medicaid continues to be a central topic of discussion among public health advocates, hospital and health systems administrators, community leaders and state lawmakers. Now that conversation continues in the world ... where we show it.  I think it’s even more deeply felt in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic asit reiterates the importance of access to care and the role that Medicaid can play during a public health crisis.”  In Left Behind, North Carolina residents Richard, Emma and Adrienne ...

Test Your TennCare Knowledge Answers

1. TennCare (Tennessee's Medicaid Program) is health insurance coverage for very low-income qualified Tennesseans. Answer:  True, TennCare is health insurance coverage to very low-income children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities, including women diagnosed with breast ... the Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program. Health insurance coverage through Medicaid helps Tennesseans stay healthy, go to work, and care for their families. Medicaid covers many of the same services as private health insurance. Every state’s Medicaid program covers benefits ...

Health Equity and Access to Care Policy Forum

... goal to achieve a 40% reduction in cancer mortality in the United States by 2035. If we are to achieve that goal, we must fight to achieve health equity, the just and fair opportunity for everyone to prevent, find, treat and survive cancer – regardless of how much money they make, ... the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, their gender identity, their disability status, or where they live. This event will focus on health equity and its impact on access to care in the cancer space. The panel discussion will include key stakeholders throughout the health community, including leaders in business, ...

2025 Legislative Priorities

... 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 Tennesseans impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... (ACS CAN) will work with the Tennessee General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally in Nashville to Urge Legislators to Make Cancer a Priority

... lawmakers to restore funding to the state’s tobacco cessation and prevention programs, protect local smoke-free laws and to expand access to care. “Cancer death rates continue to decrease nationwide, but Tennessee could do better. Lawmakers can be part of the solution by passing ... in evidence-based tobacco control programs. Volunteers asked Gov. Lee to reinstate the $4 million annual funding for the Department of Health tobacco prevention and cessation program in his budget.   Support policies that allow local authorities to pass smoke-free ordinances that ... secondhand smoke. Local communities should be able to determine and take action on evidence-based tobacco control policies that will protect the health of their residents and Tennessee lawmakers should not erect barriers for local government officials.   Give chronically ill patients easier ...

Vaccine Requirements Protect Tennesseans With Cancer

... the cancer patients they serve and the right of cancer patients who have compromised immune systems to feel safe when receiving cancer care and doing everyday activities cannot be overstated.  “ACS’s vaccination requirement is essential for the ACS Hope Lodges in Nashville and ... with cancer and other immunocompromised people when considering any anti-vaccine action. Passage of this type of legislation would put the health of those who have battled cancer and the over 41,000 Tennesseans who will be diagnosed this year at greater risk.” ### About ACS CAN at ... 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 to ...

Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

... passing legislation that will ease the burden of cancer on Tennesseans.  “ACS CAN is asking the legislature to prioritize access to care for cancer patients through the expansion of telehealth services and increased access to biomarker testing. Telehealth is critical because it provides cancer patients and survivors with a convenient means of accessing some cancer care and primary care – a particularly important option for individuals in rural areas of the country and the immunocompromised.  “Dubbed ... 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 to ...

Access to Biomarker Testing in Tennessee

... important testing. Video of biomarker_testing_unlocking_personalized_treatments_to_improve_patient_outcomes 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, ... are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing ... to biomarker testing in Tennessee! Have you received biomarker testing? Share your story with us here! Resources: Fact Sheet Biomarkers and Health Equity Types of Biomarker Testing Biomarker Testing Costs and Savings Non-Oncology Biomarker Testing Patient Profiles National Coalition ...

Biomarker Testing in Tennessee

... this important testing. biomarker_testing_unlocking_personalized_treatments_to_improve_patient_outcomes 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, ... are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing ... to biomarker testing in Tennessee! Have you received biomarker testing? Share your story with us here! Resources: Fact Sheet Biomarkers and Health Equity Types of Biomarker Testing Biomarker Testing Costs and Savings Non-Oncology Biomarker Testing Patient Profiles National Coalition ...

2023 Tennessee Legislative Session Summary

... 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 Tennesseans impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... the state previously afforded them. Medicaid Expansion : ACS CAN continues to advocate for low-income individuals and families to have access to health insurance coverage through state Medicaid programs. We support policies that preserve funding and access to Medicaid for low-income parents ...

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