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Wisconsin Legislative Session Ends with Mixed Record on Cancer Policy
... years of advocacy from volunteers, caregivers and medical professionals, we were thrilled to see the Assembly vote to create a palliative care advisory council. Palliative care supports patients from the point of diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond. We stand ready to bring ... a statewide program on healthy food incentives. Having consistent access to affordable, nutritious food has a direct impact on a person’s health and can help prevent, manage, and treat chronic diseases like cancer. “This year, however, legislators missed several opportunities to improve access to affordable, quality health care for Wisconsinites. “The reality is, having health insurance is a key factor in whether someone survives cancer. The legislature did ...
State Tobacco Tax Increases: Explanations and Sources for Projections of New Revenues & Benefits
... developed jointly by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (TFK), the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), and Economics for Health [1] (housed at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) projects the increase in state revenues, public health benefits, and health care cost savings resulting from increases in state cigarette tax rates. The projections are updated annually. Calculations are based on ...
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Names New President
... Cancer Society and ACS CAN. Hansen succeeds Daniel E. Smith, who left ACS CAN in January after 10 years to become staff director of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Molly A. Daniels, who served as interim president of ACS CAN during the search for a permanent ... fight cancer, which kills an estimated 560,000 people in America each year. ACS CAN’s top advocacy priorities include: • Improved access to health care nationwide – ACS CAN has worked for years to improve access to quality health care across the country, and was the leading voice of patients ...
August 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update
... Senate Candidates on the Record Breast cancer has been a major issue in Montana's US Senate race, with both candidates running ads claiming to care more about the issue than their opponent. Cancer Votes seized the opportunity to have them go on the record. As a result, both the challenger ... Votes and the League of Women Voters held a forum in Wichita for state senate candidates in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The candidates talked about health issues in the state, including breast cancer early detection programs. ACS CAN Cancer Votes, AARP, the University of Delaware, and the ... of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that benefit cancer patients and their families, such as creating consumer-friendly state health exchanges, expanding access to coverage through Medicaid, and ensuring that health plans cover essential health benefits. Finally, the ...
August 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update
... Senate Candidates on the Record Breast cancer has been a major issue in Montana's US Senate race, with both candidates running ads claiming to care more about the issue than their opponent. Cancer Votes seized the opportunity to have them go on the record. As a result, both the challenger ... Votes and the League of Women Voters held a forum in Wichita for state senate candidates in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The candidates talked about health issues in the state, including breast cancer early detection programs. ACS CAN Cancer Votes, AARP, the University of Delaware, and the ... of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that benefit cancer patients and their families, such as creating consumer-friendly state health exchanges, expanding access to coverage through Medicaid, and ensuring that health plans cover essential health benefits. Finally, the ...
August 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update
... Senate Candidates on the Record Breast cancer has been a major issue in Montana's US Senate race, with both candidates running ads claiming to care more about the issue than their opponent. Cancer Votes seized the opportunity to have them go on the record. As a result, both the challenger ... Votes and the League of Women Voters held a forum in Wichita for state senate candidates in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The candidates talked about health issues in the state, including breast cancer early detection programs. ACS CAN Cancer Votes, AARP, the University of Delaware, and the ... of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that benefit cancer patients and their families, such as creating consumer-friendly state health exchanges, expanding access to coverage through Medicaid, and ensuring that health plans cover essential health benefits. Finally, the ...
August 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update
... Senate Candidates on the Record Breast cancer has been a major issue in Montana's US Senate race, with both candidates running ads claiming to care more about the issue than their opponent. Cancer Votes seized the opportunity to have them go on the record. As a result, both the challenger ... Votes and the League of Women Voters held a forum in Wichita for state senate candidates in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The candidates talked about health issues in the state, including breast cancer early detection programs. ACS CAN Cancer Votes, AARP, the University of Delaware, and the ... of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that benefit cancer patients and their families, such as creating consumer-friendly state health exchanges, expanding access to coverage through Medicaid, and ensuring that health plans cover essential health benefits. Finally, the ...
New Hampshire Virtual Cancer Action Week
... HB 1290, legislation that will study innovative biomarker testing for cancer patients? Biomarker testing is increasingly important for cancer care – and for the treatment of other diseases. Biomarker testing is important step for accessing precision medicine including targeted therapies ... non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. A study like this will bring together leading experts from across the health care continuum and affords legislators and the public to engage in a public forum on a critical need in our state Vote no on SB 314 - ... and share the link to this page. Materials: 2022 New Hampshire Priorities Biomarker Testing - Advancing Precision Medicine in Cancer Care Health Equity in Biomarker Testing and Targeted Theraphy New Hampshire Virtual Cancer Action Week ...
Pennsylvania House Passes Legislation to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine
... the last few decades and is increasingly important in the treatment of other conditions, providing access to targeted treatment and tailoring care to a person’s individual disease. Targeted therapies often result in improved quality of life and survivorship. For example, patients with ... survivor and Philadelphia local Michael Hu. “When I was first diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer, I can recall my sister, who works in health care, saying to me, ‘the treatment you start on matters.’ Throughout the last two years, her words have stuck with me,” said Hu. ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...
Dr. Bruce D. Waldholtz Named to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network National Board
... leadership and guidance for ACS CAN, which supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. Based in Washington, D.C., ACS CAN leverages volunteers across the country to educate elected officials on critically important ... American Churches promoting breast and colon cancer screening. Dr. Waldholtz is a 2014 recipient of the Society’s St George Award and of The Health Care Heroes Award of Hampton Roads for his work in cancer disparities and screening efforts. After attending ACS CAN’s Leadership Summit & Lobby ...
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