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North Dakota Gets Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... session.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increase access to care through Medicaid, funding for screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.  ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

South Dakota Falls Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... session.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increase access to care through Medicaid, funding for screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.  ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

We’re Making Fighting Cancer an Election Issue

... attended a key debate where the moderator asked ACS CAN’s question challenging candidates to commit to supporting improved access to health care for cancer patients and survivors.   You can see the candidates’ responses to this and other cancer questions in our exclusive cancer voter ...

Emily Kalmer Receives Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

... 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

Jeff Hille Accepts National Staff Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work

... 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

Britta Babel Receives Professional Achievement Award for Outstanding Grassroots Efforts in Cancer Advocacy

... 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

Legislation Reintroduced in the House and Senate Aimed at Increasing Early Cancer Detection in Medicare

... U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and clinical benefit has been shown. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation was the most supported health care bill in the 118 th Congress with the broad support of 320 members of the House of Representatives and 65 members of the Senate.  The ...

Utah Cancer Advocates Rally Lawmakers at State Capitol for ‘Cancer Action Day’

... for patients and survivors in memory of my brother and in honor of my sister. I see the difference early detection and access to quality health care can make. I believe everyone deserves that no matter where they’re from or their background.”  Volunteer advocates spoke with lawmakers ...

Utilization Management in Breast Cancer and Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Executive Summary Utilization management (UM) refers to a variety of practices that health plans and pharmacy benefit managers employ to confirm the use of specific drugs or services aligns with the payer’s policy. Plans can use ... necessary, or to limit utilization of high-priced, specialty medications. UM use in oncology may have unintended consequences to patient care, such as delaying patient access to medication or increased administrative burden for the patient and provider. Prior to 2019, Medicare ...

Amidst Youth E-cigarette Epidemic, Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

... mark the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 44th annual Great American Smokeout, taking place on Thursday, by calling on lawmakers to protect the health of New Hampshire residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can ... targeting. The Senate Commerce Committee’s support of this legislation brings us one step closer to a long awaited and hard-earned public health victory for future generations. We look forward to working with the full legislature when they reconvene in January to move ahead this ... products remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing more than 480,000 Americans and costing $289 billion in health care costs and lost productivity annually. In New Hampshire, tobacco is responsible for 1,900 deaths each year.  About ACS CAN The American Cancer ...

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