Connecticut House Votes to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing
Leading public health group urges Senate and Gov. Lamont to follow suit in ensuring biomarker testing can benefit more Connecticut patients
Access to Biomarker Testing Press Releases
Cancer Survivors Convene in Hartford, Urge Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing
Leading public health group urges Senate and Gov. Lamont to follow suit in ensuring biomarker testing can benefit more Connecticut patients
Maryland State Budget Produces Mixed Results in Fight against Cancer
Maryland state lawmakers have released details on the agreed upon 2025-26 budget—the contents of which are a mixed bag in the fight against cancer. While the state made sound investments in cancer research and protected Medicaid recipients’ ability to access biomarker testing, it missed an opportunity to save the lives and lungs of Maryland’s youth by cutting funding for the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in North Carolina
North Carolina lawmakers have taken a critical step in efforts to reduce the cancer burden by introducing House Bill 567.
Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for New Jerseyans Passes in Senate and Assembly, Awaits Governor’s Action
Yesterday, both chambers in the New Jersey State Legislature passed legislation (Assembly Bill 4163 / Senate Bill 3098) to increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for each patient. The bill will now go to Governor Murphy’s desk, providing him the opportunity to ensure coverage of this essential testing for more New Jerseyans. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is leading the efforts on this significant policy change to ensure more patients can get the testing needed to access precision medicine.
Cancer Survivors Convene in Hartford, Urge Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing
Insurance coverage of biomarker testing will reduce health disparities for cancer patients & improve outcomes across broad spectrum of serious disease
Vermont Cancer Advocates Convene at State House to Urge Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing
Survivors and oncology professionals share their stories with lawmakers to underscore the importance of insurance coverage of cutting-edge biomarker testing
Hawaii Survivors, Patients Urge Increased Access to Care During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at State Capitol
Volunteer advocates, including cancer survivors, patients,
Colorado Survivors, Patients Highlight Tobacco Prevention and Access to Care with State Lawmakers
Volunteer advocates, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers from across Colorado convened at the state capitol for ‘Cancer Action Day’ Wednesday, an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Volunteer advocates met with lawmakers and discussed supporting access to care and sustaining funding for tobacco prevention and cessation.