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... men. The bill eliminates costs for certain patients to get these lifesaving screenings, thus reducing barriers and increasing access to care for men over 40 with certain risk factors. It’s estimated that over 1,300 Delawareans will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in ... that the legislation received. “Thank you, Governor Carney and the Delaware legislature for making this bold move to prioritize men’s health,” said Ali Manson, ZERO Prostate Cancer’s Vice President of Government Relations & Advocacy. “Delaware is now one of only eight states ... barriers to screenings for men at the highest risk. Together, we are paving the way for other states to make this kind of investment in men’s health.” ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for evidence-based public policies to reduce the ...

... Director Quinton Law issued the following statement, highlighting how Governor Murphy can amplify his intended impact of improving public health and addressing the deficit by increasing the cigarette tax by $1 per pack. “In proposing to increase New Jersey’s tax on cigarettes by ... can offset the predatory practices of the tobacco industry, limit tobacco’s presence in New Jerseyans’ lives and lungs, save the state on health care costs and generate much needed revenue that we can reinvest in tobacco prevention and cessation efforts. “Together New Jerseyans can stand ...

... all private employers with a staff of five or more to grant employees paid time off—up to five hours annually—for preventative medical care, including doctor-recommend screening, ensuring that fear of wage or job loss does not serve as a barrier to workers’ ability to prevent, ... said Michael Davoli, senior government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. He continued, “Our physical health shouldn’t come at the expense of our financial well-being, or vice versa. Int. #1369-2025 would help eliminate one barrier for New York ... 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 ...

... of their rights. For decades, it has been the law under which Medicaid beneficiaries sue government entities if they have been unable to get the care they need. The Medicaid statute uses Congress’s Spending Clause powers, and the US Supreme Court will be considering the legal question of whether all programs that are enacted using Spending Clause powers can be enforced using Section 1983 in the case of Health and Hospital Corp of Marion County v Televski. The case will determine whether individuals who receive benefits from Spending Clause programs such as Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have the ability to sue to enforce their civil rights to these programs. Medicaid is critical to health equity. In ...