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South Dakota Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... and treatment.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased access to care through Medicaid, access to palliative care, balanced pain control policies, cigarette tax levels, smoke-free laws, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs, cessation ... to prevent cancer by passing comprehensive legislation that will raise the age of sale for tobacco in South Dakota from 18 to 21. This public health initiative could help protect our youth from a lifelong addiction to tobacco. “As advocates, we have the opportunity to work with our ...

Tennessee Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... and treatment.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased access to care through Medicaid, access to palliative care, balanced pain control policies, cigarette tax levels, smoke-free laws, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs, cessation ... fight to prevent cancer by passing comprehensive legislation that will raise the age of sale for tobacco in Tennessee from 18 to 21. This public health initiative could help protect our youth from a lifelong addiction to tobacco. “As advocates, we have the opportunity to work with our ...

Wisconsin Lags on Tobacco Control, Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... strategy that includes policies like adequately funded tobacco cessation and prevention programs. The last thing we want to do is pass a public health bill that ends up benefiting the very enemy we’re trying to defeat.”   How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of ... Access to Medicaid                                                Red Access to Palliative Care                                                        Red Pain ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Maine

... are working together to make sure more Maine residents can benefit from this important testing.   What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, ... that have been excluded, including communities of color, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and those receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Delaware

... more Delaware residents can benefit from this important testing!  Video of maggies_biomarker_story   What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, ... that have been excluded, including communities of color, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and those receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in New Hampshire

... are working together to make sure more New Hampshire residents can benefit from this important testing.   What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, ... that have been excluded, including communities of color, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and those receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing ...

Hawai’i Emerging as Leader in Colorectal Cancer Fight as State Lawmakers Approve Expanded Access to Screenings and Treatment

... CAN) hailed the measure as a major step forward in addressing the cancer burden in Hawai'i and establishing the state as a leader in access to care as it relates to colorectal cancer. This legislation is the result of years of collaboration between volunteer advocates, numerous public health organizations, clinicians and lawmakers who championed the proposal from its inception.  State Rep. Cory Chun, who first began working on ... ACS CAN volunteer and colorectal cancer survivor, Mark Vasconcellos of O’ahu, the passage of this bill is deeply personal.  “Preventative care saved my life,” Vasconcellos said. “I underwent my first colonoscopy at age 50 and doctors found a golf ball sized tumor in my stomach. I ...

Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at State House, Urging Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing & Address Affordability Concerns

... of this testing that can open the door to lifesaving treatment.   “Commitments to increase affordability are needed by patients across the care continuum. From ensuring access to biomarker testing to addressing the ongoing cost of prescription medications, lawmakers have a role to play ... the financial weight of everyday decisions can be crushing. Granite Staters are looking for state leaders to intervene and prevent the costs of care from trending upward and potentially trapping them in a lifetime of medical debt,” said Mike Rollo, ACS CAN New Hampshire director of ... advocacy 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer ...

The Budget & Appropriations Process

... and U.S. Senate begin the process of determining the specifics of how the money will be spent. How much will be spent on education? How much on health care? How much on transportation? This is called the appropriations process since Congress is "appropriating" money to different departments and ...

ACS CAN Oregon Policy Forum: Cancer Prevention and the Fight Against Big Tobacco in Oregon

... roughly 5,500 Oregonians. Tobacco use causes nearly 30% of all cancer deaths. The financial costs of tobacco to the state is substantial through health care costs and lost economic productivity, and the tobacco industry has a sordid history of targeting vulnerable populations, especially children, ...

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