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Alliance for a Healthy Montana - Biannual Community Legislative Forums

Join your legislative colleagues   for a conversation with grassroots organizations on health care policies. Light meal served.  Yes. Healthy Communities Matter.       The Alliance for a Healthy Montana is a coalition of healthcare ... providers, patient advocacy groups and voluntaryhealth and tobacco use prevention organizations and otherwho are dedicated t o helping shape a health Montana through specific public policy initiatives.     To RSVP for a forum, simply select from the options below. Tuesday, December  3 ...

Access to Biomarker Testing in Tennessee

... important testing. Video of biomarker_testing_unlocking_personalized_treatments_to_improve_patient_outcomes 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, ... 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 ... to biomarker testing in Tennessee! Have you received biomarker testing? Share your story with us here! Resources: Fact Sheet Biomarkers and Health Equity Types of Biomarker Testing Biomarker Testing Costs and Savings Non-Oncology Biomarker Testing Patient Profiles National Coalition ...

2019 West Virginia Legislative Priorities

... of the American Cancer Society.  ACS CAN supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem for all West Virginians. The following highlights ACS CAN WV 2019 legislative priorities: Reduce the burden of tobacco on West ... quit smoking and educate children to never start. Protect the right to breath smoke-free indoor air; help our communities save lives and improve health with comprehensive smoke-free workplaces We are working with local communities across West Virginia to make restaurants, bars and all ... is an effective solution to help reduce the toll tobacco takes on the health of citizens and the health of our economy through state health care expenditures. Help West Virginians quit tobacco use with barrier-free insurance coverage for tobacco cessation Our health care providers know ...

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New Hampshire Virtual Cancer Action Week

... HB 1290, legislation that will study innovative biomarker testing for cancer patients? Biomarker testing is increasingly important for cancer care – and for the treatment of other diseases. Biomarker testing is important step for accessing precision medicine including targeted therapies ... non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. A study like this will bring together leading experts from across the health care continuum and affords legislators and the public to engage in a public forum on a critical need in our state Vote no on SB 314 - ... and share the link to this page.  Materials: 2022 New Hampshire Priorities Biomarker Testing - Advancing Precision Medicine in Cancer Care Health Equity in Biomarker Testing and Targeted Theraphy     New Hampshire Virtual Cancer Action Week ...

2023 Tennessee 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 Tennesseans impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... the state previously afforded them. Medicaid Expansion : ACS CAN continues to advocate for low-income individuals and families to have access to health insurance coverage through state Medicaid programs. We support policies that preserve funding and access to Medicaid for low-income parents ...

New Report: Failure by Southeastern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... result of tobacco use, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Given this, the state’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of tobacco products by $1 or more per pack of cigarettes.  “Florida’s excise tax on cigarettes ... increase to the tobacco tax would not only lower tobacco-use rates but also have the added benefit of saving the state millions of dollars in health care costs.” Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System from 2010 to 2014, the lung cancer mortality rate in the 12 ...

NEW REPORT: Failure by Southeastern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... result of tobacco use, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Given this, the state’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of tobacco products by $1.50 or more per pack of cigarettes.  “Georgia’s excise tax on cigarettes ... increase to the tobacco tax would not only lower tobacco-use rates but also have the added benefit of saving the state millions of dollars in health care costs.” Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System from 2010 to 2014, the lung cancer mortality rate in the 12 ...

New Report: Failure by Southern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... result of tobacco use, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Given this, the state’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of cigarettes  by $1.35 or more per pack.  “Virginia’s excise tax on cigarettes hasn’t been ... increase to the tobacco tax would not only lower tobacco-use rates but also have the added benefit of saving the state millions of dollars in health care costs.” Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System from 2010 to 2014, the lung cancer mortality rate in the 12 Southern ...

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