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Gov. Polis Signs Bill Increasing Access to Clinical Trials

... to cover routine costs associated with phase I through phase IV clinical trials involving the prevention, detection, diagnosis or treatment of life-threatening or debilitating conditions or diseases such as cancer. In response, R.J. Ours, Colorado government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), issued the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the health disparities that underserved communities face. Like ... will ensure more Coloradans have an opportunity to participate in them by bringing down one of the main barriers that prevents participation: cost. “Our ACS CAN members and volunteers wish to thank our wonderful bill sponsors, Governor Polis and the Colorado General Assembly for ...

Oregon Senates Passes Legislation to Raise Tobacco Sales Age to 21

Salem, OR – March 20, 2017— The Tobacco 21 For Oregon coalition, led by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Heart Association, American Lung Association and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), applauds the Oregon Senate for passing ... House.  “I ran for office to make Oregon the healthiest state in the nation, and I am proud to stand with my colleagues in passing SB 754 out of the Senate today with bipartisan support,” said Sen. Steiner Hayward. “This bill will decrease youth smoking rates, decrease tobacco-related ... diseases and health care costs, and will improve public health. This is good policy for Oregonians.”   Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in Oregon, claiming the lives of roughly 5,500 Oregonians yearly. Each year, 1,800 Oregon kids become new daily smokers, and ...

Make All Copays Count

Michigan cancer patients and others rely on prescription drug copay assistance to help them pay for the high cost of drugs and help them meet their maximum out of pocket limit. These copay assistance programs can give patients access to a lifesaving medication they may otherwise not be able to afford.  0 Make All Copays Count ...

Wyoming Cancer Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

... survivors mark the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 45 th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on lawmakers to protect the health of Wyoming residents by prioritizing strong tobacco control policies, including the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation program. As our ... and safe—which means building strong public health infrastructure including comprehensive tobacco control measures. As the advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), supports evidence-based strategies proven to reduce tobacco use including comprehensive smoke-free laws, regular and significant tobacco ...

Colon Cancer

Congress Can Help Prevent Colon Cancer Deaths The science is clear . If Americans received regular screenings for colon cancer, thousands of colon cancer ... be prevented each year. But, for too many Americans, the screenings either aren't covered by their health insurance or they can't afford the out-of-pocket costs. Congress can change that. New legislation championed by ACS CAN will have a direct impact on reducing colon cancer deaths. It will ...

New Poll Shows Voters Support Expanding Access to Affordable Health Care

  A new poll revealed that a majority of voters want their state to accept money from the federal government that will allow more hard-working, low-income families to obtain affordable ... health care coverage. The poll conducted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network surveyed voters in seven states. A majority of respondents in each state supported their governor and state legislature accepting the federal funding. Every state is being offered federal money to increase the number of people who can access affordable health care coverage through the Medicaid program. For the next three years, the federal government will pay 100% of the ...

Legislation Aimed at Addressing Medical Debt Passes Senate Committee, Advances to Senate Floor; Patient Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Support

Earlier this week, House Bill 1725 was voted out of the Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. This legislation, which will protect patients from the cascading impacts of medical debt, now advances to ... floor for consideration. Cancer survivor Tiffany Freeman joins her fellow volunteers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in urging members of the Senate to follow the lead of their House colleagues and vote in support of the bill. Medical debt is an issue that ... and protect families’ financial mobility. “By doing away with predatory medical debt collection practices, we can begin to chip away at the cost burden associated with disease which will, in turn, give patients the breathing room to focus on their health and protect their financial ...

December 2017 State Update

ACS CAN Massachusetts will be focusing on a variety of issues in the 2017-2018 Legislative Session.  Below is an update on those that have had ... to submit price and other data to the state Health Policy Commission and requires the companies to testify at the Commission’s annual “cost trend” hearings. Sets a benchmark for hospitals to reduce readmissions 20% by 2020 with the potential for penalties for hospitals missing ...

Florida needs to increase access to game-changing cancer tests

FORT MYERS, FL --  The most rewarding part of our roles as oncology providers is the opportunity to extend and enrich lives. It enables people to witness cherished milestones such as a ... a transformative phase with the growing use of personalized medicine. In tandem with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), we at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) are working to improve access to biomarker testing, including innovative ... patients who could benefit from the testing are more likely to go through failed treatments. At FCS, we are acutely aware of the long-term cost savings associated with biomarker testing that reduces the financial burden on the health care system. The ability to tailor therapies to ...

Angelina Jolie Op-Ed on Genetic Breast Cancer

Actress Angelina Jolie published an op-ed in the New York Times today that has caught the eye of the cancer community nationwide. In her column she explains in intimate detail her choice to undergo a preventive double mastectomy, which has ... the Affordable Care Act requires all new insurance plans to cover the costs of counseling and testing for breast cancer risk Š—– tests that can be unaffordable for many women at more than $3,000 (which Ms. Jolie acknowledged in her op-ed). That means women can access no-cost genetic counseling and BRCA testing that can help inform important conversations between patients and their doctors about their cancer risk. ...

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