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... 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 ...

... prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his commitment to increase access to care and improve the quality of life for cancer patients in Maine.  The award is presented by ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American ... to continuing to work together to save lives in Maine.”  “I am truly touched for being recognized for my efforts to ensure ALL Mainers have health care to fight cancer. It is a disease that knows no human boundaries: rich or poor, black or white, young or old,” said Sen. Saviello. “This award reinforces my efforts to make sure that everyone has access to the health care they need.”  ACS CAN applauds Sen. Saviello’s determination to enact meaningful legislation that benefits public health and saves ...

... through Medicaid expansion. Hundreds of thousands of people will no longer live in the coverage gap, causing them to die younger than those with health insurance. The majority of people living in the gap are people of color. “Medicaid expansion opens the door for people to access critical preventive and follow-up care that means more people will survive and thrive after a cancer diagnosis,” said ACS CAN North Carolina Government Relations Director John ... it’s important for people to know the rules of eligibility have changed. Interested parties should submit an application and look at health insurance options. Our website has more information about how to enroll and where you can schedule an in-person appointment for help. ACS ...

... you think? The ad campaign calls on members of Congress to become heroes by increasing the federal tobacco tax to save lives and save the nation health care dollars. Senators already have a great opportunity to do just that by cosponsoring S. 826, the Tobacco Tax and Reinforcement Act a bill that ... tax by 94 cents. It has been more than four years since the current federal tobacco tax was increased to $1.01. Recognizing the tremendous health and economic benefits from increasing the tax again, these Senators are seeking to make the proposal a reality. We've run the numbers and a ...