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Youth Smoking Prompts American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Seek Legislation Addressing Tobacco Addiction

... progress by the restricting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, however, menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars remain on the market creating a health disparity in the state that needs to be addressed. ACS CAN is also advocating for improved access to care and Healthy Eating and Active living for all New Jerseyans: Step Therapy: ACS CAN will advocate for legislation to regulate the use of insurer step therapy or fail first policies to ensure that they are used appropriately. Step therapy policies are used by health insurers to require a patient to try and fail on other drug options before coverage is granted for the medication initially prescribed by ...

Nevada Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Cancer Action Week to Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Tobacco Prevention

... need to improve cancer prevention and early detection, provide quality treatment, increase access to lifesaving research, and promote access to care and advance health equity in the fight against cancer. The proclamation honors Jet Mitchell, an ACS CAN Nevada cancer advocate who passed away in September ... Jon Castagnino, Las Vegas resident and state lead ambassador for ACS CAN in Nevada. "If we’re going to eliminate cancer as a major health threat, we must ensure that public health policies such as maintaining funding for tobacco prevention and cessation efforts are top of ...

Statement on the Passing of State Senator Maryellen Goodwin

... sisters, nieces and nephews, close friends and partner Charles Fogarty. “Throughout her tenure in office, Sen. Goodwin was a champion of many health-related issues, sitting   on the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Rhode Island Cancer Caucus and shepherding invaluable ... Award for her fearless advocacy on behalf of the cancer community. Just as we did in 2021, we celebrate the Senator’s passion for equitable health policy in her beloved home state. “A cancer diagnosis is all the battle that any one person should have to fight, but since her diagnosis ... her life to serving Rhode Island, securing its residents—and her constituents in District 1, in particular—greater access to quality health care. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network seeks to honor her legacy by continuing to advocate for legislation to alleviate the burden ...

Passion for Advocacy Drives Legislative Ambassador

... understands the power of working within various levels of government and the considerable positive impact one law or policy can have on public health. “While I’m not a survivor myself, I’ve seen family and friends survive cancer because they had the knowledge to get regular cancer screenings and access to affordable health care,” Butera said. “There are many people who can’t advocate for themselves and someone needs to speak for them.” As business and ...

King vs. Burwell Case Background

...   By the end of June 2015, the Supreme Court is expected to decide the case King v. Burwell , which will determine whether the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) premium assistance for low- and moderate-income individuals extends to those buying health insurance in federally-facilitated marketplaces.  Under the ACA, individuals whose income is below $46,680 may qualify for lower monthly premiums for health insurance coverage purchased in the marketplace.  Currently, individuals who live in states with a State-Based Marketplace, a ...

60 Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Expand KanCare, Combat Youth Smoking

... cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state gathered in Topeka today to urge lawmakers to improve Kansans’ access to health care coverage and confront youth smoking rates. The visit was part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual Day at the ... met with their lawmakers and urged them to expand access to KanCare. Under current eligibility requirements, most adults do not qualify for health coverage through KanCare. In 2010, states were given the opportunity to accept funding from the federal government to increase access to ...

Senate Introduces Legislation to Increase Californians’ Access to Lifesaving Testing and Innovative Treatments

... teamed up to sponsor this important next step in ensuring cancer patients have access to precision medicine. The UC system is a leader in cancer care through the UC Cancer Consortium which comprises five of the nation's 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. ... cancer diagnosis across the state on an equitable basis,” said Carrie L. Byington, M.D., executive vice president of University of California Health. “California has the opportunity to be among the leaders in the nation with this legislation.” Despite its benefits, access to biomarker ... due to several factors, including low awareness of new testing methodologies among providers and patients and lack of coverage by private health insurance and Medicaid programs. “Biomarker testing and precision medicine have led to improved patient survival and quality of life,” ...

Cancer Groups Applaud New Protections for Virginians Facing Medical Debt

... to protect patients from the harmful effects of medical debt. Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week signed into law HB 1370, which prohibits certain health care facilities and providers from reporting patients’ medical debt to consumer reporting agencies. Delegate Karrie Delaney sponsored the ... medical debt. We applaud the General Assembly and Gov. Youngkin for standing up for patients so they can focus on what’s most important: their health.” Medical debt’s impact is particularly acute on cancer patients. A  recent ACS CAN survey of cancer patients and survivors found ...

Biomarker Testing Bill Passes Senate Committee, Advances to Senate Floor

... Co-Director of the Precision Medicine Initiative at Sydney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson, is a strong proponent of expanding health coverage of biomarker testing for more plans. In a recent visit to Harrisburg to advocate for lawmakers’ support of House Bill 1754, Dr. Johnson said, “Over the last two decades, oncologists’ vision of ‘high quality care’ has increasingly involved the use of precision medicine. Unfortunately, patients are not benefitting equitably from precision medicine, in ... Mullins, Minority Leader Cutler and Senators Robinson and Boscola in pursuing a policy that has drawn the support of providers, public health leaders and patients across the disease spectrum. We hope their colleagues in the Senate heed the call to expand the promise of precision ...

Cancer Votes

... around the country are speaking to voters about important issues this election season, such as the economy, federal and state budgets and health care. But what most candidates arenŠ—'t addressing is an issue that will likely touch every single American in their lifetimes: cancer. Lawmakers ... help people fight cancer. Five issues are particularly important: Federal and state funding for cancer research Access to affordable, quality health care nationwide Protecting cancer coverage in Medicare Expanding access to health coverage for low-income Americans through Medicaid ...

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