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Increasing Access to Biomarker Testing - SB496 (Limón)

... that can improve patient survival and quality of life.  Testing patients for specific biomarkers is integral to precision medicine in cancer care, but despite evidence pointing to the benefits, testing rates lag behind clinical guideline recommendations.  Research shows that there are ... types.  In a 2021 survey, 66% of oncology providers reported that insurance coverage for biomarker testing is a barrier to biomarker testing.  Health care coverage for biomarker testing is failing to keep pace with scientific advancements.  Timely access to appropriate biomarker testing will result in better health outcomes, advance health equity, and reduce costs by connecting all patients to the most effective treatments. What will SB 496 do? Senate ...

Kansas Legislative Session Ends with Missed Opportunity to Expand Medicaid

... Relations Director, Megan Word   TOPEKA, Kan. – “As lawmakers end the legislative session, they have once again failed to close Kansas’ health care coverage gap by expanding Medicaid, a policy that is overwhelmingly popular. Kansas lawmakers are leaving 150,000 low-income Kansas adults and families without access to affordable comprehensive health care coverage. This year, an estimated 15,810 Kansans will be diagnosed with cancer and having health insurance is the top indicator of your ...

ACS CAN Statement on Administration’s Proposals to Curb Rising Prescription Drug Costs

... improving formulary transparency could collectively reduce financial vulnerability that too often forces seniors to choose between lifesaving care and their lifesavings. “However, providing benefit design flexibility – while potentially leading to lower up-front costs – could result ... erect barriers to evidence-based drug therapies, it is important to evaluate prescription drug affordability as one cost driver in our complex health care system. Keeping health care affordable for cancer patients and other Americans requires a comprehensive examination of all cost drivers. ACS CAN will continue its ...

Medicaid is a Lifeline for Cancer Patients in Maine: A Storybook

Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid will terminate health care for tens of thousands of Mainers who need it most–cancer patients, seniors, children, people with disabilities and working families. These ... many of them, like thosewho share their stories in this book, having healthinsurance through Medicaid means they can access the often lifesaving care they need. If Congress cuts Medicaid funding, Mainers with cancer could have their care interrupted or stopped completely, and many others ...

Organizations Unite Against Dangerous Farm Bureau Bill

... – A coalition of 30 organizations from across Alabama has united in opposition to Senate Bill 84 , which would allow the sale of substandard health plans, commonly known as Farm Bureau plans. If enacted, SB 84 would jeopardize access to health care and financial security for thousands of Alabamians who may enroll in these plans, particularly those with chronic or life-threatening ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Expresses Encouragement in the Fight Against Cancer Following Release of Governor’s Proposed Budget

... state.   On behalf of all families touched by cancer – and the over 600,000 North Carolinians who would finally be able to access affordable care – the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) continues to advocate for such lifesaving action particularly at such a pivotal moment for the health of the state.   The below statement is in reaction to the proposed budget and can be attributed to Derwin Montgomery, ACS CAN North ... , we look forward to North Carolina being the next state to create a path to adequate, quality care for hardworking families that protects the health of our communities, boost our state economies and revitalizes our rural areas.” This year alone, nearly 65,320 North Carolinians will be ...

Happy New Year- DC legislative Priorities

... up services, as well as a pathway to treatment services, if diagnosed with cancer.   Pass legislation improving the delivery of palliative care to patients with chronic illness.  Palliative care is specialized medical care that provides patients with serious illnesses relief from the ... the year, additional information will be shared and we hope you will take action on these issues. At this time, ACS CAN is working with other health organizations on the “Raise it for Health” Campaign.  This campaign is focused on passing legislation to raise the tax on cigarettes to fund prevention and cessation programs, as ...

Poll: 72% of Kansans back Medicaid reform stalled by GOP legislators since 2017

... expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in a statewide survey also indicating nine in 10 registered voters believe a candidate’s position on health care influenced votes at the polls. Kansas is among a dozen states declining to broaden access among lower-income people to affordable health coverage under Medicaid. Expansion legislation in Kansas was vetoed in 2017 by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback and the GOP-led Senate blocked ...

2026 Iowa Legislative Priorities

... 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 Iowans impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In ... Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Iowa General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Benefit From 10 Years of ACA

... and patients will gather for a briefing on Capitol Hill today to highlight progress made for patients since the passage of the Affordable Care Act. The law, passed 10 years ago March 23, has expanded access to health coverage to millions of Americans and put in place critical patient protections and essential health benefits that have helped prevent, detect, and treat cancer; lessening the overall burden of the disease nationwide.   “Prior to the ...

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