Frankfort, KY–March 27, 2019–The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the Kentucky legislature for passing, and Gov. Matt Bevin for signing, important public health policy into law that will improve access to care for all Kentuckians facing serious illness. The new law will streamline and safeguard patient access to often lifesaving prescription drugs.
“Current prior authorization practices for prescription drugs can cause unnecessary delays and sometimes deny access to care for Kentuckians,” said Kristy Young, Kentucky government relations director for ACS CAN. “Cancer patients should not face unnecessary barriers to receiving their medications. ACS CAN thanks Sen. Ralph Alvarado for filing legislation to streamline the prior authorization process to make it a timelier and more transparent process for patients and their family members.”
Sen. Alvarado’s legislation will:
About ACS CAN
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels. ACS CAN empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org.
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