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Research to Reality: Dismantling Disparities in Cancer Care
***Pre-Registration has now closed. You may register day of the event at acscan.windrosemedia.com .*** 2022 California Research and Health Equity Policy Forum The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading advocacy organization working ... to make issues facing cancer patients a national and state priority. Donate or Support Advancing Research, Innovation and Health Equity Join us for the ACS CAN California Research & Health Equity Forum , held virtually on August 10th, which will focus on challenges ... and the private sector are rising to the challenge to address many of these disparities, and how public policies can ensure that advances in care are accessible for all communities. Program includes: Research to Reality: Dismantling Disparities in Cancer Care will feature Keynote ...
Increasing Access to Biomarker Testing - SB496 (Limón)
... that can improve patient survival and quality of life. Testing patients for specific biomarkers is integral to precision medicine in cancer care, but despite evidence pointing to the benefits, testing rates lag behind clinical guideline recommendations. Research shows that there are ... types. In a 2021 survey, 66% of oncology providers reported that insurance coverage for biomarker testing is a barrier to biomarker testing. Health care coverage for biomarker testing is failing to keep pace with scientific advancements. Timely access to appropriate biomarker testing will result in better health outcomes, advance health equity, and reduce costs by connecting all patients to the most effective treatments. What will SB 496 do? Senate ...
2020 Los Angeles Policy Forum: The Future of Cancer Care: Breakthroughs,Advances and the Importance of Access
Please join us for this virtual event featuring remarks from Johnese Spisso, RN, MPA, President of UCLA Health, and a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Michael Teitell, Director of the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, with a group of distinguished experts who will explore advances in cancer care and highlight how we can work together to continue to advocate for increased funding for cancer research and protect patient access to care. ... at: acscan.windrosemedia.com Panelists: ( view complete speaker bios here ) Dr. Maggie DiNome , Chief of Breast Surgery , Director of Breast Health, UCLA Medical Center Dr. Farah M. Brasfield , Regional Chief, Hematology/Oncology, Kaiser Permanente-Southern California Dr. Adrian Bot , ...
2018 Sacramento ACS CAN Policy Reception in Honor of Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, MD
... Library Galleria in downtown Sacramento in honoring Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, MD, Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services. Assemblymember Arambula has been a champion on health care and a defender of Proposition 56 revenues being spent as intended by the voters. In addition to honoring Assemblymember Arambula, this event ...
California Assembly Committee Passes Legislation Requiring More Insurance Plans Cover Biomarker Testing Needed for Many Innovative Cancer Treatments
Sacramento, Calif. – June 21, 2022 – The California Assembly Health Committee passed a bill today that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when ... mutations – which can be measured in blood, tissue or other biospecimens. “Despite its benefits and increasingly important role in cancer care and improving cancer outcomes, 66% of oncology providers reported that insurance coverage is a significant or moderate barrier to appropriate ... the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “It’s imperative we dismantle cost barriers in order to address and help reduce health disparities.” Communities that have been under-resourced, including communities of color, individuals with limited income, rural residents ...
Medi-Cal Promise Campaign FAQ
... campaign? The biggest determining factor whether someone lives or dies from the disease after a cancer diagnosis is whether or not they have health insurance. In fact, studies have shown that after a cancer diagnosis, those without insurance are 60 percent more likely to die from the ... candidates who either already voted or will vote on proposals detrimental to Medi-Cal to let Californians know where they stand on protecting health coverage for our most vulnerable. What is Medi-Cal and how many Californians relay on it? Medi-Cal is a critical component of our health care system as it provides coverage for low-income Californians most in need including children, pregnant women, seniors, people with disabilities ...
Cancer Awareness Day at the Capitol
... volunteers touched by cancer came together to call on the California Legislature to listen to their stories, hear their voices and act on public health policies that will put an end to cancer as we know it. This year, cancer patients and survivors will also celebrate their successful efforts ... Cancer advocates asked their legislators to support the following bills this session: Give chronically ill patients easier access to palliative care – Senate Bill 294 would update current law to allow hospice agencies to provide palliative care services to patients who are not on hospice. ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Cancer Advocates Ask Candidates Running for Congress in California to Accept The Medi-Cal Promise
SACRAMENTO, CA – Candidates’ support for cancer-fighting policies such as access to adequate and affordable health care is critically important to many Californians. As part of its Cancer Votes program, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) ... in the fight against cancer. “In California, a key public policy for candidates who become lawmakers is to ensure those in need have the health coverage they need. That’s why ACS CAN cancer patients, survivors and loved ones are launching The Medi-Cal Promise campaign that asks ...
Legislation Introduced to Increase Californians’ Access to Biomarker Testing, the Key to Precision Medicine
... — Today, State Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation to ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Senate Bill 496 aims to enable more Californians to ... “Biomarker testing can help healthcare providers render the best treatment options for patients, which is increasingly important for cancer care and the treatment of diseases like arthritis, other immune conditions and rare diseases,” said Sen. Limón. “This bill removes barriers to ... legislation. We hope that the amended language will address Governor Newsom’s concerns and that he will take this new opportunity to reduce health disparities by bringing the promise of precision medicine to more Californians.” The percentage of clinical trials that involve biomarkers ...
Analysis of Marketplace Cancer Drug Coverage Shows Consumers Face Information Barriers on Cost and Coverage
Washington, D.C., February 22, 2017—Cancer patients trying to select the best health insurance plan through the market places continue to face challenges in determining prescription drug coverage and cost-sharing information ... and quantity limits - on common cancer drugs. ACS CAN recommends several policies that could improve drug coverage and transparency in any health care system. These include monitoring formularies to ensure plans are not discriminating against patients with high-cost conditions like cancer; ...