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... “Tobacco use is our state's leading cause of preventable disease and death, with smoking costing Michigan $5.33 billion annually in health care costs and 16,200 Michigan residents dying from smoking each year. We are grateful Michigan has taken this first step forward in counteracting ... the legislature taking this first action to prioritize tobacco prevention and cessation funding at $3.3 million to protect kids, reduce health care costs and save lives.” ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for ...

SANTA FE, N.M. – Starting Wednesday, a new law will protect New Mexico’s cancer patients from health risks caused by step therapy — also known as “fail first” therapy. In February, Gov. Susana Martinez signed into law a bill that helps ... “I sponsored this bill to benefit the thousands of New Mexicans already facing a hard road to recovery, and because we need to trust health care providers to make the best decisions for their patients,” Sen. Stefanics said. “Now patients and providers will face one fewer ...

... the latest survey explores cancer patients’ and survivors’ experiences and concerns with medical debt associated with the cost of cancer care. The web-based survey was conducted among 1,218 patients and survivors nationwide diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the last seven ... patients and survivors regardless of insurance coverage and across income levels: 99% of cancer patients and survivors in this survey have health care coverage and 56% report household income above the US median. Women are more likely than men to report medical debt (57% vs. 36%), and ... possible. Eighty-four percent say their experience with medical debt has led them to support legislation that would make major changes to the health care system.                         Most say their cancer-related medical debt was accumulated during active treatment (78%), ...

... 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 South Dakotans touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... Legislature on legislative and regulatory efforts that address disruption in cancer care and screenings; preserve affordable, adequate access to health care insurance including Medicaid; as well appropriations funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention policies that help people ...