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Progress Slows in States Enacting Balanced Patient Pain Policies for Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases

... the findings showed while states have made considerable progress over the last decade in enacting policies that enhance access to pain care for patients with serious illness, this progress has slowed, and in some states reversed, in recent years. The report, Achieving Balance in ... (PPSG) prepared the report, which was jointly funded by ACS and ACS CAN. As a nation we must enact sensible policies to curb the growing public health crisis of opioid abuse, while at the same time recognizing the needs of cancer patients and survivors who have debilitating pain and must ... manager for the PPSG. "It is also important that new policies don 't impose undueξtreatmentξbarriers that affect important doctor-patient health care decision-making. The 2016 report found while there is some continued improvement in patient access to quality pain treatment, states ...

New Report Finds More Than a Quarter of States Falling Short on Cancer Policies

... can take action to fight cancer: access to breast and cervical cancer screenings for low-income, uninsured and underinsured women; access to care for the uninsured; access to screening for colorectal cancer (commonly known as colon cancer); preserving private insurance coverage for ... .  The report also features a section on expanding access to care.  The Society recently issued four principles that define meaningful health insurance and highlight major problems in the health care system that are impeding progress against cancer and other major diseases.  As part of their ongoing efforts to improve access to ...

2017 Massachusetts Health Policy Stakeholder Summit

This event brings together policymakers and leaders from life sciences, health care providers, insurance, and non-profit organizations for a discussion on federal and state health policy priorities in 2017. Confirmed participants include: Robert DeLeo,  MA Speaker of the House Marylou Sudders,  MA Secretary of Health ...

2024 Oklahoma Legislative Priorities

... requires bold public policy solutions that promote cancer prevention, increase early detection of cancer, expand access to quality, affordable health care, reduce disparities and advance health equity. State and local lawmakers’ decisions impact the lives of those affected by cancer. In 2024, the American Cancer Society Cancer ...

Advocates Call on Lawmakers To Help Patients Afford Their Medication

... especially those suffering with chronic illnesses, access to the lifesaving medication they may otherwise not be able to afford. However, health insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are using a new benefit design called copay accumulator adjustments that makes it more challenging for patients to afford their medication. Assembly and Senate Health Committee Chairs Richard Gottfried and Senator Gustavo Rivera are sponsoring legislation (A1741/S5299) requiring health insurers and PBMs to ... medications at the counter when out-of-pocket costs reach $250 or more.  This also shifts the burden of healthcare costs back to the primary care provider or emergency room when a patient becomes unstable. Many patients battling cancer, arthritis, blood disorders, multiple sclerosis, ...

2020 Arizona Cancer Summit on November 17th

"The Future of Cancer Care: From Discovery to Delivery"   Cancer remains a major health concern in our state, as more than 37,000 Arizonans are expected to receive a ... of Government Affairs, AZ State University                       Lora Hebert, MD, University of Arizona Cancer Center, Dignity Health, AZ Well Woman Breast Center Medical Director                       John Farley, MD, Dignity Health, AZ Well Woman Cervical ...

Cancer Advocates Call on Legislature to Invest in Measures to Combat Tobacco Use

... fact-based programs that address tobacco use, including the use of e-cigarettes. Smoking is estimated to cost Kentucky $2.23 billion in direct health care costs, including $634 million in Medicaid costs annually. Additionally, smoking costs the state an estimated $6.3 billion in lost productivity ... spent on comprehensive prevention and cessation programs to help people quit, states receive up to $55 in savings from averted tobacco-related health care costs. So, a $10 million investment would be a significant step toward a healthier workforce and could save up to $550 million.” ### ...

3-25-10 Maine Statehouse Update

... Act"      was engrossed in the House today, and next moves to the Senate. Access to Healthcare LD 1620:         "An Act To Protect Health Care Consumers from Catastrophic Debt" passed both the House and Senate, and is on it's way to the Governor's desk.        Congress:  Health Care Reform      As you all know, the House passed the Senate version               of health care reform, and President ...

6-12-09 Maine Statehouse Update

... the cancer plan, but the Appropriations committee decided to carry it over instead, hoping for a better economic outlook in 2010. Congress:  Health Care Reform       Maureen and I continue to meet with our Health Care Reform Partners, volunteers, and our Members of Congress and thier staff in their Maine offices.  On Tuesday (June 9) I taped a ...

Prior Authorization Legislation Becomes Law in Kentucky

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the Kentucky legislature for passing, and Gov. Matt Bevin for signing, important public health policy into law that will improve access to care for all Kentuckians facing serious illness. The new law will streamline and safeguard patient access to often lifesaving prescription drugs. ... for requesting/transmitting electronic prior authorizations that comply with industry standards, leading to cost savings for both providers and health plans. Make patient prescriptions for maintenance drugs valid for one year or until the last day of coverage, and any change in dosage ...

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