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Expand Medicaid in Georgia

Far too many Georgians are living without health insurance simply because they live in a state that has refused to expand Medicaid. These folks are in the “Medicaid Gap,” living sicker and dying younger than those with health insurance.

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2023 Georgia Legislative Session Summary

September 7, 2023

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Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Georgia residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease.

Kemp Signs into Law Legislation to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

May 1, 2023

Georgia

ATLANTA, GA – MAY 1, 2023 – Tomorrow, Gov. Brian Kemp will hold a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will increase insurance coverage for biomarker testing – thus making this form of precision medicine available to more Georgians. The signing ceremony will take place tomorrow at 10:00am in the

Georgia General Assembly Passes Bill That Could Improve Cancer Survivorship by Expanding Access to Biomarker Testing, Necessary First Step in Personalizing Treatment

March 14, 2023

Georgia

ATLANTA, GA – March 14, 2023 – After a final vote by the Senate, the Georgia General Assembly today passed a bill (HB 85) that is expected to provide more access to biomarker testing, which is testing that can help physicians to identify the

House Passed Bill Expected to Revolutionize Treatment for Cancer and Other Diseases for Georgians

February 16, 2023

Georgia

ATLANTA, GA – February 16, 2023 – The Georgia House yesterday passed bill (HB85) in a 172-2 vote. Local and national public health groups and hospitals are expressing their support for the bill that would enable more Georgians to access appropriate biomarker testing -- a routine step in accessing personalized

Georgia Events

November 1, 2023EST

ACS CAN Georgia 2023 Cancer Policy Forum

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its 2023 Georgia Policy Forum on Access to Care: Prevention, Early Dectection & Medicaid Expansion virtually, on Wednesday, November 1.

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