ACS CAN: Tobacco Kills; Lawmakers Can Help Save Lives in NH by Investing in Public Health
CONCORD – Today, New Hampshire’s Senate Finance Committee voted on key public health budget measures relating to tobacco control.
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Illinois Elected Officials Increase Access to Care for Cancer Patients
SPRINGFIELD, IL– “This week, the Illinois Senate passed legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients by making out-of-pocket costs more predictable and expand coverage for biomarker testing.
ACS CAN Reacts to Bill that Eliminates the Tax on Some Tobacco Products
Oklahoma lawmakers are considering legislation that would eliminate taxes on certain tobacco products. Oklamoma Government Relations Director Matt Glanville says this is a step backwards.
ACS CAN and CodeX Lead Project to Expand Cancer Clinical Trial Enrollment Through Improved Technology
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the HL7 FHIR Accelerator™ Common Oncology Data Elements eXtensions (CodeX) are working together with partners on a project to increase and expand patient enrollment in cancer clinical trials at smaller and non-research oriented medical centers.
United States Preventive Services Task Force Releases Final Recommendation, Evidence Summary, and Modeling Study on Screening for Colorectal Cancer
ACS Expert says: “These new guidelines are in line with the most recent American Cancer Society (ACS) guideline
Texas Legislature Votes Unanimously to Ensure Access to Affordable Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Today, the Texas Legislature voted unanimously in support of Senate bill 1028, ensuring Texans can access affordable preventative colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 per American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines
Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19
Baton Rouge, LA – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) volunteers’ steadfast commitment.
Gov. Parson Should Continue to Honor His Commitment to the Will of Missouri Voters
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Emily Kalmer
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds NY Senate Passage of Bill to Reduce Barriers for Patients Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses
ACS CAN applauds the New York State Senate for passing legislation that will help New Yorkers pay for treatment of life-threatening illnesses. Asks Assembly to also pass measure.
Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill That Would Worsen Today's Youth Tobacc Epidemic
TALLAHASSEE, FL – May 7, 2021 – Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis officially signed Senate bill 1080 into law – a bill disguised as a solution to today’s youth tobacco epidemic. Below is a statement on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in reaction.