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... has made life harder for many New Jerseyans.  They don't need their insurance carrier to make them jump through hoops before they can get the care their doctor prescribes. @NJSenatePres and @NelliePou must support S3051 and #ReformStepNJ. The practice of step therapy has grown ... to a vote. Reforming step therapy means ensuring that it is ✔ safe for patients ✔ clinically grounded, and ✔ transparent to patients and health care providers. #ReformStepNJ We need @NJSenatePres and @NelliePou to bring S3051 to a vote. Fail first policies can result in patients not ... these plans. @NJSenatePres and @NelliePou must pass S3051 #ReformStepNJ In an analysis of coverage decisions for 17 of the 20 largest commercial health insurers in the U.S., it was found that ALL insurers used step therapy to restrict access to drugs, ranging from 2% to 49% of coverage ...

... 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 Floridians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... Care • Coverage for Supplemental and Diagnostic Breast Exams : ACS CAN supported SB 158, which prohibits the state group insurance program health plans from imposing cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic breast and supplemental breast exams. SB 158 was signed into law by the ...

... American Tobacco Control Leadership Council The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) is our country’s leading public health education and advocacy organization taking on Big Tobacco to save Black lives. On June 17, 2020, public health groups, led by the AATCLC, and others successfully sued the FDA after years of delays to take action on menthol cigarettes after prohibiting ... (The Center) is the leading nationally recognized public health entity for solutions impacting African American health. They engage health care organizations, public health officials, faith leaders, and African American communities in health promotion and disease prevention work. The ...

... recognizes leadership in broad-based policy change in the fight against cancer, a cause that Don Gemson, MD, MPH, an ACS board member, public health advocate, Columbia University professor and corporate health leader, embraced throughout his vibrant career. Each year ACS CAN will consider nominations to recognize individuals or organizations for ... the award.  Public and elected officials, advocates and community leaders, as well as decision-makers and difference-makers in business, health care and labor and others are all considered. Each nomination should include the name, position/title, and the specific rationale for the ...