Great opinion piece from ACS CAN Illinois' Heather Eagleton, celebrating a new law that curbs the use of step therapy.
"Scientific breakthroughs mean that, in many cases, a cancer diagnosis now can be more easily managed and treated. Patients need the ability to quickly assess their condition with their doctors and find the best course of treatment for their individual medical needs. Delays in care, like those some of our members have experienced because of barriers like step... therapy, can pose significant risk to the treatment of disease.
"Doctors know what's best for their patients. That's why the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network joined other statewide health organizations to advocate for the passage of this legislation. We are grateful for lawmakers’ support in ensuring providers and patients are able to make decisions that best fit their unique needs and circumstances."