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2025 Maryland Legislative Agenda
... $25 million in capital funding for the University of Maryland Medical System Comprehensive Cancer and Organ Transplant Center was approved. Biomarker Testing: An attempt to delay biomarker testing coverage within Medicaid was defeated. Reducing the Toll of Tobacco Smoke-free Air : SB934 / HB1318, which would have ...
2023-2024 ACS CAN Massachusetts Priority Bills Filed
... Here are the bill names, current bill numbers, and lead legislative sponsors for each of our bills: An Act relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing - SD 1687 - Sen. Susan Moran & HD 2413 - Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne An Act empowering health care consumers - SD 625 - Sen. Brendan Crighton & ...
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Minnesotans
... passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Minnesotans. “ACS CAN calls on the legislature to improve coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments. Dubbed ‘the right treatment ... advancements in treatment. Legislation is needed to ensure all Minnesotans, regardless of income, geography, race, ethnicity, or age, can access biomarker testing if they need it. “In Minnesota, we need to hold the tobacco industry accountable for targeting their products to kids, ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Statehouse to Rally Legislators
... by taking steps to make the fight against cancer a priority.” Advocates asked lawmakers to support legislation that would improve access to biomarker testing. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the right time,’ biomarker testing has been critical in improving cancer outcomes. Advocates also asked lawmakers to provide better access to care by passing co-pay ...
Our conversation with breast cancer researcher, Dr. Lance D. Miller
... Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. His team focuses on mechanisms of cancer progression and biomarker development while also collaborating with a larger group of researchers stretching from the United States to New Zealand. Together, their ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Statehouse to Rally Legislators
... that could increase cancer survivability rates. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the right time,’ access to precision medicine like biomarker testing has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. Furthermore, cancer volunteers ask lawmakers to honor their commitment to ...
New York Patient Navigation Campaign
... email updates about the campaign complete this form. Share your Story A patients story is the most impactful way to convey the importance of biomarker testing. Do you have a story to share? If you are a patient or survivor battling a disease or chronic illness like cancer who has had biomarker testing and benefitted from a targeted therapy because of that testing, please fill out this survey form and share your story with ...
Maine 2023 Legislative Session Summary
... CAN) worked with the Maine Legislature in support of the following fact-based policy priorities: Ensuring Access to Quality Care Access to Biomarker Testing: ACS CAN led a large diverse coalition that advocated in support of improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing. A bill with strong bipartisan support was introduced and a successful hearing was held with a large turnout of individuals ...
Delaware Cancer Action Day 2025
... advocates, and public health partners from across Delaware for Cancer Action Day 2025. Together, we will urge lawmakers to expand access to biomarker testing, so more patients can access the personalized, life-saving treatments they need. No advocacy experience is needed — just your ... These materials will be emailed to all registrants before the event, and printed copies will be provided onsite: Lawmaker Meeting Script Biomarker Testing One-Pager and Fact Sheet Report Back Form After the Event Please complete the Report Back Form to share feedback from your ...
2023 Maryland Legislative Session Summary
... Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Maryland General Assembly in support of the following priorities: Ensuring Access to Quality Care · Biomarker Testing Coverage: Biomarker insurance coverage legislation passed both houses and is awaiting delivery to the Governor. The bill provides full coverage (not just ...
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