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2025 Florida 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 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 ...

ACS CAN and the Commision on Cancer: Partners in Advocacy

... in the halls of Congress and state Capitols. They also know the incredible impact the medical community can have by advocating for meaningful health care legislation. ACS CAN is the unified voice for people demanding they be heard by elected officials and that these lawmakers be held accountable ... their actions in the fight against cancer. As a CoC constituent, you know that being an advocate gives you the unique opportunity to affect the care that is given to cancer patients in your setting. With ACS CAN, you have the opportunity to become personally involved in the fight against ...

Join Our Fight to Expand Coverage for over 200,000 Oklahomans - Vote YES on SQ 802 on June 30

Vote YES on SQ 802 Bring Federal Tax Dollars Back to Oklahoma and Expand Health Care for over 200,000 Oklahomans   This June 30, 2020 Oklahoma voters will have an opportunity vote on State Question 802 . SQ 802 will provide an opportunity for  low-income adults and families access to affordable and comprehensive health care coverage through Medicaid expansion.  SQ802 is critical in the fight against cancer . For the 20,530 Oklahomans who will be diagnosed ...

Meet the Team

... for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Brian has also led or been a part of coalitions responsible for a number of access to care wins for patients at the state level including Biomarker Testing Coverage legislation in both Arizona and New Mexico and Medicaid Expansion in ... serve as a member of the Tobacco Revenue, Use, Spending & Tracking (TRUST) Commission at ADHS, which works in consultation with the Dept. of Health to determine the use of tobacco tax revenues provided through AZ Propositions 200 & 303. Contact: [email protected]   Arizona ... a difference in the lives of those who have been touched by cancer. Taking action to help make real change to increase access to care, improve health equity and support cancer research is my personal mission so that all people who hear the words, “You have cancer”, have hope. Meet the ...

Leaders and Partners in Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

... 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 ...

Donald H. Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award

... 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 ...

Wilma: New Albany, IN

... to helping others even at the end of her life. Six months later, Wilma passed away, but the procedure she underwent became the standard of care for her kind of cancer.  In 2003 Mary met Beth, whose life was saved from the belly wash, now known as a hot chemo bath. Beth is a daughter, ... that Wilma’s insurance covered the clinical trial and wants to see all Americans have access to clinical trials, regardless of the type of health insurance they have. “Clinical trials are hope. If you have exhausted traditional methods of treatment, why should anyone be able to steal ... We don’t know how the treatments being researched today are going to help the person of tomorrow.”    Read More Stories About Barriers to Care     Wilma: New Albany, IN ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Oklahoma

... and partners are working together to make sure more Oklahomans 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 ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Kentucky

... and partners are working together to make sure more Kentuckians 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 ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Hawaii

... sure more residents of Hawai'i can benefit from this important testing. Video of maggies_biomarker_story   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 ...

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