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On Capitol Hill On Thursday morning, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) announced its "score" of the Senate Finance Committee’s health reform bill, indicating that the revised measure would cost $829 billion, provide coverage to 29 million more U.S. residents and reduce the federal budget deficit by $81 billion in its first 10 years. ... consideration. Leadership has determined that the earliest it could bring a bill to the floor for a vote is the week of October 19.   At ACS CAN, we are optimistic about the developments of the past days. In their current forms, the bills mean huge improvements in the lives of cancer ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee signed HB 2954 /SB2883 this week, making Tennessee the sixth state in the U.S. to enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The state’s “PSA Screening For HIM” bill eliminates costs for certain patients to get these ... July 1, 2024. In response, Maddie Michael , Tennessee government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released the following statement: “This is a great path forward for Tennessee to be a nationwide leader in helping to reduce the cancer ... and those who have made an informed decision with their doctor to get screened should have access to a screening that is barrier-free without cost-sharing. “We are encouraged by the extensive bipartisan support around this legislation and thank the numerous co-sponsors from both sides ...

PROVIDENCE – Yesterday evening, the Rhode Island Senate voted in unanimous support of Senate Bill S799. This legislation would ensure Rhode Islanders receive the total value of prescription drug assistance available to them, ... a favorable vote in the Senate. Many cancer patients and individuals living with chronic medical conditions have difficulty affording the cost of their prescription drugs. This is especially true for newer drugs, including cancer drugs, that do not yet have a generic equivalent. To ... Island cancer patients and others with prescription drug needs face this hurdle,” said Ryan Strik, director of government relations for ACS CAN in Rhode Island. “A vote in support of this bill is another way for Rhode Island lawmakers to honor the legacy of Sen. Goodwin and advance ...

Access to Cancer Screenings: ACS CAN will advocate to maintain funding of $5 million for the NJCEED Program, the state’s cancer screening program for low-income uninsured and underinsured women administered by the New Jersey Department of Health. No Cost PSA Cancer Prevention and Early Detection ...