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Survey: More than 80 Percent of Cancer Patients and Survivors Say Copay Assistance Programs Help Them Afford Their Prescription Drugs

... shows that while copay assistance programs can help cancer patients afford the medications they need, some aren’t able to apply them to their health insurance deductible or other out-of-pocket requirements, which can create a barrier to care. An overwhelming majority of respondents (83%) who have applied to a copay assistance program and were accepted say the assistance enables ... than a quarter (27%) of respondents who enrolled in a copay assistance program report that the assistance they received was not applied to their health insurance deductible or other out-of-pocket cost requirements. Sponsored by an individual pharmaceutical manufacturer or an independent ...

PA House Insurance Committee Votes to Remove Barriers to Biomarker Testing

... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Pennsylvania: "Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and improve lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual condition. Over the past few months, we have heard countless stories of the difficulties and ... others. “We ask the House to swiftly pass House Bill 1754 so that the Senate can follow suit and take this critical step towards reducing health inequities and improving health outcomes before the end of session." For more information on precision medicine, cancer biomarkers, current barriers to biomarker testing ...

2-19-10 Maine Statehouse Update

... but the leadership is talking about it, and very few others are saying "no" as aggressively. Access to Healthcare LD 1620: "An Act To Protect Health Care Consumers from Catastrophic Debt" had a public hearing on Feb. 3rd.   I and about 15 others testified in support of the measure.   The work session was Feb. 17th, and they voted "ought to pass" 8 - 4.   It will go to the House and Senate for the full vote soon. Congress:   Health Care Reform Maureen and I continue to meet with our Health Care Reform Partners, volunteers, and our Members of Congress and their staff in ...

Majority of States Not Measuring Up on Laws to Fight Cancer

... to save more lives from cancer, and many of those solutions are policy solutions. By encouraging prevention, guaranteeing access to affordable health care, curbing tobacco use and focusing on patientsŠ—' quality of life lawmakers can help fight cancer. These measures have been proven to ... did not meet the benchmark on any of the seven issues. In most cases, small upfront investments by a state can save millions of dollars in health care costs in the long run. In fact, we know we could prevent roughly half of all cancer deaths in the United States if everyone in America ...

Wyoming Falls Short on Public Policies to Fight Cancer

... taxes on cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, smokeless tobacco and all other tobacco products, Wyoming lawmakers can save lives, reduce health care costs and generate much-needed revenue. "Unfortunately, Wyoming's tobacco prevention efforts are severely lagging, and we're paying the price ... pack of cigarettes helps adults who use tobacco quit successfully and prevents youth from becoming addicted. Strong tobacco taxes also help save health care costs overall. How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can fight cancer, including increased ...

Matt Helder Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Direct Government Relations in Washington State

... working in the Washington State House of Representatives as a Policy Analyst with the House Republican Caucus where his portfolio included the Health Care & Wellness Committee, the Housing and Development Committee, the Veteran’s Affairs Committee, and the Labor and Workplace Standards ... fight cancer," Helder said. "There will be roughly 36,300 Washingtonians diagnosed with cancer this year, and I look forward to working with the health care community, legislators, the governor and leaders across the state to help us reduce suffering and death from cancer and save lives." ...

Cancer Patient Cannot Afford to Wait on Prior Authorization

... III melanoma cancer survivor, I have experienced the dangers of delays in access to tests and treatment firsthand. After I was diagnosed, my health insurer repeatedly denied the scans my doctor ordered, which delayed my treatment by a full month and a half. This extra delay seriously put ... such as mine are all too common and can be a result of “prior authorization,” which is the process of requiring a physician to obtain health insurer approval to prescribe a specific medication or health care service. Cancer patients such as myself are already fighting for our lives. We cannot afford to wait on insurers to approve tests or ...

Leo Almeida Joins ACS CAN to Direct Government Relations

... legislation and practices to reduce suffering and death from cancer in the state of Ohio,” Almeida said. “I look forward to working with the health care community, legislators, the governor and leaders across the state to reduce the cancer burden in our state.”  Almeida has worked for over a ... the state through campaigns to achieve progress on evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ### About ACS CAN at 20  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for policymakers ...

2023 Delaware 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 Delaware impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Delaware Legislature on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate appropriations funding for lifesaving cancer screening programs, and enact ...

3-8-10 Maine Statehouse Update

...   While this means there is less of a budget hole, there is still over $300 million in cuts.   Each committee of jurisdiction (including Health and Human Services) met quickly last week to go over what cuts the Governor proposed eliminating, and had their recommendations to the ... This week is really "do or die" on this issue, so I'll keep you posted as the week progresses. Access to Healthcare LD 1620: "An Act To Protect Health Care Consumers from Catastrophic Debt" is tabled in the House until members can caucus.   We have bipartisan support, so we are hoping for good ...

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