Letter: Bill supports biomarker testing
This letter originally ran in the Lincoln Journal Star.
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Advocacy in Action: Critical Loophole Plugged
December 14, 2009
On Friday, ACS CAN let its voice be heard raising the issue of an alarming loophole included in the Senate version of the health care reform legislation. Specific language would limit annual caps on benefits for patients of chronic disease such as cancer who are struggling with the high cost of care. This dangerous loophole could subject cancer patients to abrupt termination of care. And on Friday, the White House and Congress listened. The issue captured headlines in serveral high-profile national media outlets including: CNN - White House working to close benefit caps loophole New York Times - Cancer Society Protests SenateÈs Proposed Cap on Benefits MSNBC - Countdown with Keith Oberman ACS CAN has influence the ongoing debate and will continue to work with Senators from both sides of the aisle to pass a final bill that meets the needs of cancer patients and other people with life-threatening chronic disease.