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Vermont Cancer Advocates Convene at State House to Urge Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing
... diseases like cancer. With this in mind, the volunteers will be asking lawmakers to improve insurance coverage of comprehensive cutting edge biomarker testing across all communities. Lawmakers will hear from dozens of survivors, caregivers and advocates, including Jason Kirchick an oncology nurse ... make this a reality if lawmakers pass H136, requiring all insurers to cover this lifesaving, cutting edge, form of precision medicine known as biomarker testing.” Because insurance coverage of biomarker testing has not kept pace with the speed of medical innovation, communities in ...
California Cancer Advocates Rally Virtually for Increased Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments
... Network (ACS CAN) volunteers met virtually with state lawmakers Tuesday and urged them to pass legislation that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Biomarker testing is critical in accessing precision medicine, including targeted therapies that can lead to improved survivorship and better ...
Arizona Cancer Advocates Rally at Capitol for Increased Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments
... Network (ACS CAN) volunteers from across Arizona rallied at the State Capitol Monday to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it. Biomarker testing is critical in accessing precision medicine, including targeted therapies that can lead to improved survivorship and better ...
Join in asking the Colorado Legislature and Governor Polis to level the playing field on biomarker testing
Currently, not all Coloradans may benefit from the latest advancements in biomarker testing and precision medicine. Biomarker testing is all about connecting patients to the right treatment at the right time. Precision medicine, which uses information about a ...
Join in asking the Colorado Legislature and Governor Polis to level the playing field on biomarker testing
Currently, not all Coloradans may benefit from the latest advancements in biomarker testing and precision medicine. Biomarker testing is all about connecting patients to the right treatment at the right time. Precision medicine, which uses information about a ...
Media Advisory: Advocates to Urge State Lawmakers to Pass Biomarker Testing Bill at Annual Cancer Action Day
... travel to the General Assembly on Wednesday, April 16, to meet with lawmakers and ask for their support of House Bill 567 to increase access to biomarker testing. When someone faces a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing may help their doctors determine the right therapy or treatment. It can save patients from enduring treatments that may not work, ...
Cancer Survivors Rally for New Yorkers’ Access to Precision Medicine, Urge Governor Hochul to Sign Biomarker Testing Bill
... today, cancer survivors gathered at Buffalo’s City Hall alongside health care providers and patient advocates to emphasize the importance of biomarker testing for the health of New York State, its people and its potential for an equitable, hope-filled future. Attendees of the rally called on ... 1673a and reject any attempts to weaken the bill by limiting its scope. Senate Bill 1196a / Assembly Bill 1673a seeks to ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, when medically appropriate. The bill passed the Legislature ...
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Innovative Testing that Can Match Patients with Most Effective Treatments
Phoenix, Ariz. – Today, Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation that will ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it. The new law will enable more Arizonans to benefit from biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better ...
Governor Walz Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Innovative Testing that Can Match Patients with Most Effective Treatments
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Today, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation that will ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it. The new law will enable more Minnesotans to benefit from biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better ...
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 supported by medical and scientific evidence. If signed into law, Senate Bill 912 will enable more Californians to benefit from biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better ...
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