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Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Nevada

... and partners are working together to make sure more Nevadans can benefit from this important testing.   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, ... that have been excluded, including communities of color, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and those receiving care in non-academic medical centers 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 ...

Prescription Drug Affordability in Michigan

ACS CAN supports legislation that restricts the use of so-called copay accumulator adjustments in health insurance plans.  We advocate for policies that ensure third party prescription drug copay assistance is counted toward patients’ out-of-pocket cost obligations.  Prescription drug affordability safegaurds that patients and their families can care for themselves while reducing the burden of toxic medical debt.   Michigan cancer patients and others rely on prescription drug copay ... two cancer survivors struggles without copay accumulators:  Video of krin_gary_westby_wisconsin   Video of acs_can_barriers_to_care_julie_turner_fc2   Read about the impact of copay accumulators found through our Survivor Views survey: In March & April of 2024, ACS CAN ...

Cancer Votes Issues

... elections, we're focusing on five core issues: Protecting people with pre-existing conditions Increasing funding for cancer research Eliminating health disparities Increasing access to Medicaid Reducing barriers to rural cancer care You can learn more about our work on these issues by visiting the What We Do section of our website. Ready to help us make fighting cancer a ...

2011 How Do You Measure Up Report

... cases, it costs the state little or nothing to do the right thing. In most cases, these solutions will save the state millions of dollars in health care costs and increased worker productivity.  Download the report     2011 How Do You Measure Up Report ...

Dr. Mullin: Cornwall, NY

... her job and went into medicine to help people live healthier lives. But too often, Dr. Mullin is prevented from helping her patients achieve health and well-being because of the cost of the drugs her patients need.    “Some of these necessary medicines are $300 a month,” she said. ... if we didn’t have to do that.”    Ultimately, making medications more accessible and affordable would improve her patients’ overall health, and allow them to manage their chronic conditions effectively. Dr. Mullin hopes that in the future, the cost of a treatment that will improve someone’s quality of life and their health won’t be as unattainable.    Read More Stories About Barriers to Care     Dr. Mullin: Cornwall, NY ...

Annual Reports and Financials

... sustain investments in cancer research, fund programs that detect cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages, increase access to affordable health care, and reduce health disparities. View the Advocacy Accomplishments report View the 2024 Impact Infographic in English View the 2024 Impact Infographic in ...

Mariah: La Crosse, Wisconsin

... Physical therapy has helped alleviate the pain, but every three months she needs to get approval from her insurance provider to continue her care. This approval sometimes takes up to two months to obtain. Both she and her physical therapist have spent hours on the phone, trying to get the therapy reapproved.   Mariah also takes prescription drugs and has learned to check drug formularies every time her health insurance plan changes to make sure her drugs are covered. She has learned the ins and outs of the insurance system because her life depends ... How can someone just starting their cancer journey, with a full-time job, have the time to do this?”  Read More Stories About Barriers to Care     Mariah: La Crosse, Wisconsin ...

Flecia: Summerville, GA

... Flecia was diagnosed with a very aggressive type of breast cancer. Fortunately, she qualified for Medicaid and was immediately enrolled in the health insurance program, which covered all her treatment. At the time of her diagnosis, the lump in her breast was already five centimeters, and ... clinical trial, I thought: ‘This is worth it if I can help or save just one person. I’m doing this so at least one person will get better care.’”  In some states, Medicaid patients don’t have access to clinical trials. “I don’t think that’s fair,” Flecia said. “It’s ... them to not give Medicaid patients that option because you never know when you could save a life.”    Read More Stories About Barriers to Care     Flecia: Summerville, GA ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Washington

... testing.   Hear Marysville, WA survivor, Robin Sparks, share her story about access to biomarker testing. 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, ... that have been excluded, including communities of color, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and those receiving care in non-academic medical centers 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 ...

2013 How Do You Measure Up Report

... little or nothing to do the right thing. In most cases, these solutions will save the state millions and perhaps billions of dollars through health care cost reductions and increased worker productivity. So, how does your state measure up? Download the report     2013 How Do You Measure Up ...

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