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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 ...

Cancer Advocates Celebrate as Governor Signs “Jill’s Law” for Biomarker Testing Coverage

... advocates are celebrating after Gov. Tate Reeves signed “Jill’s Law” House Bill 565 Monday night, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for Mississippians with state-regulated health insurance plans. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatments for cancer and other diseases. Jill’s Law ensures ...

ACS CAN Issues New Recommendations to Increase Access to Cancer Biomarker Testing

Washington, D.C.– The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released new policy recommendations today to increase uptake of biomarker testing and advance the use of precision medicine in cancer care. The recommendations follow the release of new data that shows access is not keeping up with innovation when it comes to biomarker testing.  Progress in improving cancer outcomes increasingly involves the use of precision medicine, which uses information about a ...

Pennsylvania House Passes Legislation to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine

This afternoon, the Pennsylvania State House passed legislation that would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it. Biomarker testing has revolutionized cancer treatment over the last few decades and is increasingly important in the treatment of other conditions, ...

Advocates Call on Washington Lawmakers to Prioritize Expanding Access to Biomarker Testing

... a new session, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates will ask them to prioritize patients' ready access to needed and proven biomarker testing. Biomarker testing is about identifying the most effective treatment for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. It can open the door to ...

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