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New Jersey Gets Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... to access their prescribed pain treatments because of policies aimed at combatting the opioid epidemic. While opioid abuse is a critical public health crisis that must be addressed, New Jersey lawmakers should fix the policies that are keeping people with serious and chronic conditions from ...

ACS CAN Legislative Night in Annapolis

... and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Meetings took place with legislators from key committees. Priority Legislation: 1) The Palliative Care bill- HB 581: the ACS CAN and Maryland Hospital Association amendments to create pilot programs in hospitals with 50 or more beds, establish a web-based palliative care information system and a Palliative Care Advisory Council.   Hearing- February 19. 2)  Tobacco Tax legislation-SB 700/ HB 683: a $1.00 tax ... the Centers for Disease Control Program recommended level of $63.3 Million.  House hearing- February 19. Senate Hearing- March 13. 3) Student Health and Fitness Act- HB 855: requiring 150 minutes per week of physical education in all Maryland elementary schools. Hearing -March 13. 4) ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Ohio

... and partners are working together to make sure more Ohioans can benefit from this important testing.   What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, ... are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing disparities in health outcomes by race, ethnicity, income, and geography. Insurance coverage for biomarker testing is failing to keep pace with innovations and ...

House Votes to Remove Barriers to Biomarker Testing

... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Ohio: "Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and improve lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s specific type of cancer. We have heard countless stories of the difficulties patients face in attempting to ... and the Ohio House for approving this legislation. We urge the Senate to quickly follow suit and take this significant step towards improving health outcomes and lowering health care costs." In 2024, approximately 24,810 Ohioans will die from cancer. Improved access to biomarker testing can connect more patients to ...

2016 Florida Legislative Priorities

... are underway to raise Florida’s cigarette surcharge by an additional $1. Raising the tax will reduce tobacco consumption, reduce the state’s health care costs from tobacco-related diseases and generate additional revenues to invest in Florida’s health care system.                    BREAST CANCER SCREENING The Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection ...

It’s Time for Lawmakers to Finish the Job

... statement: “ACS CAN is fully invested in expanding Medicaid in Mississippi to ease the burden of cancer. Time after time, studies have shown health insurance is the top determinant of whether someone survives cancer. Closing the coverage gap would extend critical, lifesaving coverage to ... State. It ensures the taxes paid by hard-working Mississippians come back to them, rather than helping people in 40 other states instead. Having health care without barriers allows Mississippi to reach its fullest workforce potential by giving people the chance to access treatments and stay ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Arizona Lawmakers to Support Continuation of State Medicaid Program

... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers rallied at the Arizona Capitol to urge lawmakers to support the reauthorization of the Arizona Health Cancer Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid program. Currently, more than 2 million Arizonans benefit from the health care coverage and services provided by the program, including necessary cancer screenings at recommended guidelines. Studies show access to quality ...

Debra R. Nevels, MSHCM

... from lung cancer. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she gained her Bachelors in African American History and a Master’s in health care management.  Debra currently works with the Medical College of Wisconsin as the Program Manager for Community Outreach and Engagement for the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center. Prior to coming to MCW, Debra worked as Manager for Health Systems – Hospitals Wisconsin for the American Cancer Society (7 years). She is also currently Adjunct Faculty at Concordia University in ...

Massachusetts Legislative Update - Formal Sessions End

... like any other entertainment facility.     Access to prescription drugs We successfully defeated a proposal passed by the House in a health care cost-containment bill which would have made it easier for insurance plans to be sold without prescription drug coverage.   With prescription drugs being an important part of "adequate" health insurance, this proposal would have significantly weakened Massachusetts' successful health reform.   The final bill which was passed and ...

Georgia Legislature Failing to Enact Proven Cancer-Fighting Policies

... expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year and 17,730 are projected to die from the disease, implementing the nine evidenced-based public health policies detailed in the report would curb the human and financial toll of cancer in the state. These policies are designed to tackle tobacco use, encourage healthy behaviors and improve access to health screenings and treatment. “Georgia must do better at enacting effective policies to prevent, detect and treat cancer,” said Andy ... aside partisan differences and put the health of Georgians at the forefront.” Georgia’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of tobacco products by $1.50 or more per pack of cigarettes.  Georgia’s current excise tax of 37 cents ...

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