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... products while Massachusetts becomes the leader in addressing the current youth e-cigarette epidemic, now one of the nation’s biggest public health threats. Today, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that that will prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in ... hope San Diego City and County will follow suit shortly after the first of the year. Our kids have been waiting far too long. ACS CAN has joined health organizations and community groups to form the L.A. Families Fighting Flavored Tobacco coalition. “Any flavored tobacco ordinances ... new year. Our kids’ futures are at stake and a whole new generation of tobacco users will trigger a heavy toll on our tobacco-related health care costs down the road if we don’t act soon.”   0 Massachusetts Outshines California When It Comes to Protecting Kids from Tobacco ...

... age 75. The guidelines still classify screening from age 50-75 as grade “A” but have added 45-49 as grade “B.” Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), compliant plans must cover screenings with both A and B ratings. The guidelines recommend the decision to screen those aged 76 to 85 years be individualized based on screening history and overall health status and classify that age group as grade “C”. These new draft guidelines are in line with the most recent American Cancer Society ... populations, which spurred ACS to lower its recommended screening age to 45 in 2018. Because colorectal screenings are considered essential health benefits under the ACA, if these draft USPSTF guidelines are finalized as is, individuals with ACA-compliant plans age 45-49 who previously ...

... funding for tobacco control nearly in half. Furthermore, language was included that will remove control from local governments to protect the health of their residents. Now was not the time for our state lawmakers to do Big Tobacco’s dirty work for them.  “The American Cancer Society ... youth by vetoing language that takes away local governments' rights to pass laws stronger than the state law that are proven to promote good health and well-being.” ### About ACS CAN    The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for evidence-based public ... 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 cities, ...

... the state budget on June 29, allowing for Medi-Cal implementation of Senate Bill 496. Starting July 1st, Medi-Cal and other state-regulated health insurance plans will cover comprehensive  biomarker testing  when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Testing for specific ... of Ontario who was diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer, access to biomarker testing was a game-changer.  “Despite being on chemotherapy, my health was taking a turn for the worse. My family and I were preparing for my imminent death when I received the biomarker testing results that led ... I had undergone chemotherapy,” said Khanna.  “This new law removes barriers to precision medicine and can potentially reduce overall health care costs by avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations and treatments. It will turn the promise of precision medicine into a reality for more ...