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Palliative Care Legislation to Become Law in Tennessee

... Network (ACS CAN) commends the Tennessee legislature for improving the quality of life of cancer patients and their families through palliative care. ACS CAN is proud to have led the effort to pass this legislation in Tennessee.  Through their firsthand experience as physicians, Rep. Sabi ... curative treatment to help patients get well faster and easier.   Most importantly, research indicates that palliative care systems improve health outcomes while reducing health care costs. Studies have shown coordinating patient care and treating pain and symptoms leads to increased patient and family satisfaction ...

Gov. Bevin Signs Palliative Care Legislation Into Law

... and Gov. Matt Bevin for supporting legislation that will improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families through palliative care legislation. The legislation authored by Sen. Raque Adams and supported by Sen. Ralph Alvarado seeks to establish a Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council and a Palliative Care Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. These programs will emphasize patient awareness and overall access to palliative care. Kentucky is now the 25 th state ... be provided along with curative treatment to help patients get well faster and easier.  Research indicates that palliative care systems improve health outcomes while reducing health care costs. Studies have shown coordinating patient care and treating pain and symptoms leads to increased ...

Pennsylvania Prioritizes Access to Care for Cancer Patients

HARRISBURG, PA – November 3, 2022 –Earlier today, Governor Wolf signed legislation to improve access to care for cancer patients across the state. Senate Bill 225, now Act 146, is a vital new law that will curb restrictive prior authorization and step therapy practices imposed by health insurers. Prior authorization requires physicians to obtain approval from insurers before prescribing medication or moving forward with a ... CAN thanks Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill for her leadership on this critical legislation. ACS CAN looks forward to the impact this will have on health care delivery in Pennsylvania. ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for ...

Florida Researchers and Health Leaders Discuss Policy Priorities at Annual Cancer Breakfast

... Florida Cancer Breakfast: Breaking Down Barriers to Access at the Florida Blue Conference Center in Jacksonville. The program brought together health care leaders, researchers and advocates to discuss how public policy can improve access to care and spotlighted the urgent need for Congress to extend the health care tax credits that help people afford health insurance on the Marketplace. “For cancer patients, these health care tax credits are a ...

ACS CAN Developing a Cancer Health Equity Execution Framework

A message from President Lisa A. Lacasse:  As ACS CAN continues to strengthen our cancer health equity work, we are developing a Cancer Health Equity Execution Framework to guide how we identify, prioritize, and resource advocacy interventions that reduce cancer burden disparities ... experiencing the greatest cancer inequities by increasing equitable access to prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship care. This execution framework will build on the ACS enterprise Health Equity/DEI Guiding Principles—grounded in evidence-based decision-making, ...

ACS CAN Applauds Passage of Palliative Care Legislation

... the Ohio legislature for passing legislation that will improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families through palliative care.   Rep. Sarah LaTourette introduced legislation in June 2017 after her father died of cancer. Through her firsthand experience, Rep. ... “The passage of HB 286 will also build the supply and delivery of services to meet increased demand as patients become aware of the proven health outcomes of palliative care.” The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life for both the patient and their family. It is ... can be provided along with curative treatment to help patients get well faster and easier.  Research indicates that palliative care increases health outcomes while reducing health care costs. Studies have shown coordinating patient care and treating pain and symptoms leads to increased ...

ACS CAN Reacts to Gov. Murphy's Personal Health Announcement

... 2,000 New Jerseyans and 73,750 Americans will be diagnosed with kidney cancer this year. It is crucial that all New Jerseyans have access to care because early detection saves lives and protects health. “We join all New Jerseyans in offering support to Gov. Murphy and his family and hope for a speedy recovery. We would like to let the ... critical to the fight for a world without cancer. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org . 0 ACS CAN Reacts to Gov. Murphy's Personal Health Announcement ...

House Set to Pass Relief Bill Expanding Access to Health Coverage

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House of Representatives is set to pass legislation today that would increase access to health coverage for millions of Americans, including cancer patients and survivors, as part of its pandemic relief package. The bill increases the generosity of subsidies to cover the costs of marketplace health plans—including offering subsides to those who are receiving unemployment benefits—offers financial support to cover the bulk of premium costs for laid off workers who choose to keep their employer-sponsored health care plans and boosts the federal reimbursement for states to expand their Medicaid programs. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the ...

Survey: COVID-19 Affecting Patients’ Access to Cancer Care

ATLANTA, GA — April 17, 2020 —Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic ... services to determine if a patient’s cancer had grown or returned (20%); access to supportive services, including physical therapy or mental health care (20%); and access to surgical procedures (8%). Among just the respondents who remain in active treatment, more than a quarter (27%) ...

Survey: COVID-19 Affecting Patients’ Access to Cancer Care

... FL — April 17, 2020 — Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic ... services to determine if a patient’s cancer had grown or returned (20%); access to supportive services, including physical therapy or mental health care (20%); and access to surgical procedures (8%). Among just the respondents who remain in active treatment, more than a quarter (27%) ...

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