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Virtual Policy Forum to Highlight the Role of Research in Equitable Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in California

... all levels of government that reduce disparities in cancer care. Among these are Senate Bill 912, a legislation that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans –  including Medi-Cal; and the California Cancer Care Equity Act (SB 987), which would ensure ...

American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement on National Cancer Institute Director Stepping Down

... “Prior to joining NCI, his research on mitigating the toxic effects of chemotherapy and advance targeted treatments through the use of biomarker testing characterizes his personal commitment to reducing the devastating effects of the more than 200 diseases we call cancer. He has significant ...

2023 ACS CAN California Cancer Action Day

...   Issue Fact Sheets and Advocate Talking Points  - including: Senate Bill 344 (Rubio): California Cancer Registry Senate Bill 496 (Limón): Biomarker Testing Senate Bill 421 (Limón): Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Act   Volunteer Materials DRAFT Agenda Legislation Cheat Sheet Preparing for your ...

Oklahoma State Lead Ambassador

... early cancer detection for millions of Americans. On the state level, I’ve worked to push for policy solutions that remove barriers to biomarker testing in Oklahoma, helping to ensure cancer patients have access to precision medicine that can lead to better outcomes. Advocating for tobacco ...

Meet the Team

... Brian has also led or been a part of coalitions responsible for a number of access to care wins for patients at the state level including Biomarker Testing Coverage legislation in both Arizona and New Mexico and Medicaid Expansion in Arizona. Additionally, Brian has provided technical ...

New York Advocacy Team Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

... for cancer patients, traveling to Albany to meet with their lawmakers on key issues. This includes but is not limited to: Improving access to biomarker testing by expanding coverage for New Yorkers insured through Medicaid and state-regulated health plans Securing additional funding for and thereby ...

Arizona Cancer Survivors, Patients Call on State Lawmakers to Prioritize Access to Care, Early Detection, and Tobacco Control this Session

... Care: Ensure access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance including Arizona’s Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS); uphold biomarker testing coverage; guarantee no-cost follow-up breast imaging for those who received an abnormal result on an initial breast cancer screening. ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Hawai’i Lawmakers to Support Increased Access to Colorectal Cancer Screenings as Cases Rise in Young Adults

... residents can access these lifesaving screenings by voting YES to HB 1969.” Volunteers also asked lawmakers to support increased access to biomarker testing coverage for Hawai’i residents, as well as funding for the Hawai’i Tumor Registry, which is the state’s only cancer surveillance ...

Advocates Set Sights on Improving Access to Cancer Prevention & Detection, Reducing Burden of Disease for PA Patients in 2025

... Act 39 of 2024 will make it so that all patients who can benefit and are insured through a state-regulated health plan will receive coverage for biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments. Pennsylvanians also secured a ...

Cancer Survivors Connect with New York State Lawmakers for ‘Cancer Action Day’

... Hunter have been invaluable allies in our mission to reduce the cancer burden across New York. Their leadership in expanding access to biomarker testing and removing barriers to cancer screening have brought hope into patients’ lives and equity into conversations around cancer care. ACS ...

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