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ACS CAN Calls for Expanded Access to Biomarker Testing in Washington
... all residents have ready access to biomarker testing. "Access to biomarker testing is about identifying the most effective treatment—which can save lives. It is the pathway to precision medicine, which can make all the difference in the outcome of a patient's cancer treatment," said Matt Helder, government relations director at ACS CAN. "In Washington, insurance coverage for biomarker ... saving costs and eliminating life-altering side effects. It’s notable that biomarker testing is increasingly important to the treatment of conditions outside of the cancer space, like arthritis and other autoimmune conditions, organ and tissue transplant, and rare diseases. Research ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Urge Legislators to Make Biomarker Access a Priority, Eliminate Flavored Tobacco Sales
... Washington gathered at the Capitol building Monday to ask legislators to support House Bill 1062, which would expand insurance coverage of biomarker testing, making sure as many state residents as possible have access to this technology. Biomarker testing is about identifying the most effective treatment for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. It can open the door to precision treatments that can improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with many diseases and conditions. Similar legislation has passed in 20 states including California, Texas, Georgia and ...
Advocates Call on Washington Lawmakers to Prioritize Expanding Access to Biomarker Testing
... biomarker testing. Biomarker testing is about identifying the most effective treatment for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. It can open the door to precision treatments that can improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with many diseases and conditions. Similar legislation has passed in 20 states including California, Texas, Georgia and New ... costs and avoiding potentially life-altering side effects. It’s notable that biomarker testing is increasingly important to the treatment of conditions outside of the cancer space, like arthritis and other autoimmune conditions, organ and tissue transplant, and rare diseases. Research ...