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2018 State Legislative Priorities
... research Increase funding for Every Woman's Life program (provides breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured women) Expand access to health-care to Virginians who fall in the coverage-gap Simply the process for cancer patients who are seeking an exception from step-therapy 2018 State ...
2022 Virginia State 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 citizens of the Commonwealth touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to ... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Virginia General Assembly, the Governor’s office, and the Virginia Department of Health in support of the following priorities: Reducing the Toll of Tobacco Tobacco Retail Licensing (TRL): ACSCAN’s TRL bill would require ...
Virginia Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies
... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased access to care through Medicaid, access to palliative care, balanced pain control policies, cigarette tax levels, smoke-free laws, funding for tobacco ... Passing and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in Virginia, but also save millions in long-term health care costs and in some cases would even generate additional, much-needed revenue. A color-coded system classifies how well a state is ...
General Assembly Passes Legislation to Shield Virginians from Unfair Collection Practices, Governor Set to Weigh in
... assistance programs and patient’s core financial assets, like their home, are safeguarded. Since its introduction in the House, public health organizations, medical experts and patient advocates, including students from the University of Virginia, have rallied around House Bill ... of Virginians have experienced a healthcare affordability burden in the past year and more than three-quarters (78%) are worried about affording health care in the future. In January, cancer survivors, medical professionals and patient advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action ...
2024 Virginia Legislative 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 Virginians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... will work with the Virginia Legislature and 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 ...
Virginia State Senator Emmett Hanger Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
... prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his dedication to expand access to health care this morning at ACS CAN’s annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American ... “Sen. Hanger showed his commitment to making cancer a legislative priority by remaining steadfast in his support of increasing access to health coverage throughout the state of Virginia,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “He took action in the fight against cancer, ...
Gov. Ralph Northam Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
... in the area of cancer-related public policy advocacy. “Gov. Northam has made tremendous strides in the fight against cancer by expanding health care coverage to thousands of Virginians,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “Through his steadfast commitment to increasing access to lifesaving health coverage, Gov. Northam demonstrated his dedication to supporting cancer patients and their families across the state. We are grateful to ...
VA Governor Northam Proclaims September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Urges Men to Discuss the Disease with their Doctor
... the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer urged men across Virginia to talk to their health care providers about their individual risk for prostate cancer and the appropriate medical course of action for those who are diagnosed with the ... Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to help raise the profile of this deadly disease and ensure men are making informed decisions to protect their health.” “Raising awareness of prostate cancer, understanding the increased risk for developing it, and informing individuals of recent ...
New Report: Virginia Behind Maryland, D.C. on Implementing Proven Cancer-Fighting Policies
Virginia lags behind Maryland and D.C. in implementing proven cancer-fighting public health policies according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The Virginia ... the home state for Altria, parent company of Philip Morris USA, would fall short in tobacco-fighting policies, lawmakers must act to reverse the health and economic toll that these products take on citizens of the Commonwealth.” Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System ... Cervical Cancer Early Detection Funding Red Green Yellow Access to Palliative Care Yellow Green ...
New Report Underscores Importance of VA Proposal Limiting Out-of-pocket Costs for Diagnostic Tests for Breast Cancer
... diagnostic testing, these protections are not available to every woman. Patients living in other states or those enrolled in non-state-regulated health plans still face significant costs. ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...