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... 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 ...

... initiatives that have been critical in preventing cancer before diagnosis and stressing the importance of cancer prevention by promoting health and wellness,” noted Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Her deep understanding of the complexities of health care policies and programs and forward-looking approach toward the programs, policies and processes needed to both prevent cancer and properly ...

... to address the opioid epidemic. Overview of the SUPPORT Act [i] Expands opioid treatment and recovery by providing incentives for enhanced care, coordination and innovation; and establishes comprehensive opioid recovery centers. Encourages the use of non-addictive opioid alternatives ... (FDA) to address the challenges and barriers of developing non-addictive medical products used to treat pain; (3) requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to submit a report to Congress on access and effectiveness of abuse-deterrent opioid formulations; and (4) ... Agency (DEA) to consider when setting annual opioid quotas (i.e. limits on supply), including diversion, abuse, overdose deaths and public health impacts; and requires DEA to explain the public health benefits if the agency approves an increase in any annual opioid quota. ACS CAN ...

... groups such as minorities, women, and older adults. This disparity not only hampers the relevance of study findings but also perpetuates health care inequities, as treatments may not be equally effective across diverse populations. “Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to ... the Illinois House for approving this legislation. We urge the Senate to quickly follow suit and take this significant step towards improving health outcomes." 0 Cancer Advocates Urge the Senate to Follow the House’s Lead Ensuring More Diversity in Clinical Trials. Cancer Advocacy Group ...