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Legislation to Increase Access to Biomarker Testing Receives Favorable Committee Report

BOSTON - Today, the Joint Committee on Financial Services reported legislation to expand access to guideline indicated biomarker testing, favorably out of committee. The bills, S.689 and H.1074,  An Act relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy , sponsored by Senator Susan Moran and Representative Meg Kilcoyne, would increase access to ...

Legislation Filed Aimed at Expanding Access to Game-changing Biomarker Testing

COLUMBUS, OHIO —Rep. Andrea White has reintroduced legislation that would increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for a specific patient. Despite its benefits, access to biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation due to several barriers, including lack of coverage by private health insurance and ...

PA House Insurance Committee Votes to Remove Barriers to Biomarker Testing

Today, the House Insurance Committee voted to improve Pennsylvanians’ access to biomarker testing, advancing House Bill 1754 out of committee unanimously. Championed by Representatives Kyle Mullins and Minority Leader Bryan Cutler, the proposal would ensure biomarker testing is a covered benefit in Pennsylvania-regulated insurance plans, including Medicaid, when medical and scientific evidence shows it ...

Mainers Won’t See Increased Access to Biomarker Testing This Legislative Session

... This legislation, which passed both House and Senate chambers earlier this month with broad bipartisan support, would have increased access to biomarker testing  for Mainers who need it, ensuring they can receive the right treatment at the right time for their disease. The following can be ... Maine director of government relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “We are disappointed that the biomarker testing coverage legislation will not be signed into law. On behalf of the cancer patients, survivors and caregivers we represent across ...

Kemp Signs into Law Legislation to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

... GA – MAY 1, 2023 – Tomorrow, Gov. Brian Kemp will hold a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will increase insurance coverage for biomarker testing – thus making this form of precision medicine available to more Georgians. The signing ceremony will take place tomorrow at 10:00am in ... from improved access to care and better quality of life.” For more information on precision medicine, cancer biomarkers, current barriers to biomarker testing and ACS CAN’s policy recommendations, visit:  www.fightcancer.org/biomarkers . ###  About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society ...

Tell Your Legislators to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Massachusetts

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Biomarker Testing Connects Patients with the Right Treatment at the Right Time

Biomarker testing is revolutionizing treatment of cancer and other conditions. Video of giovannas_biomarker_story   Biomarker testing helps connect patients like Giovanna with the right treatment at the right time, unlocking access to targeted therapies and personalized ...

Three-time Cancer Survivor Urges Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

... today. Joyce Graves, ACS CAN volunteer from Gallup and three-time cancer survivor, met with several lawmakers and urged them to pass HB73 Biomarker Testing Insurance Requirements . The bi-partisan legislation would expand equitable access to biomarker testing statewide. In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient. After a diagnosis, ...

Cancer Survivors to Governor, Legislators: Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Colorado

... patients, and caregivers met with several lawmakers and urged them to support and pass House Bill 1110, Healthcare Coverage for Biomarkers Testing. The bi-partisan legislation would expand equitable access to biomarker testing statewide.  Biomarker testing has become a game-changing part of cancer care in recent years. It’s a necessary first step in opening the door to targeted ...

Proposed Law to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Colorado Passes Committee

... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds members of the Health & Insurance committee for passing House Bill 1110, Health-care Coverage for Biomarker Testing , this week. The bi-partisan bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D) and Rep. Anthony Hartsook (R), aims to expand access to biomarker testing in Colorado.  Biomarker testing has become a game-changing part of cancer care in recent years as it’s a necessary first step ...

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