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Legislature Supports Reducing the Burden of Cancer on New Jerseyans

June 29, 2022
New Jersey

Today, the New Jersey legislature passed the state’s operating budget. Included in that budget was an increase of $1.5 million in funding for the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED) program for a total of $5 million.

ACS CAN Releases Poll Results Showing New Jerseyans Want Smoke-Free Casinos

November 17, 2021
New Jersey

ACS CAN has released a poll showing by a 2-1 margin NJ voters support permanently prohibiting smoking indoors at New Jersey casinos

Poll Shows New Jerseyans Overwhelmingly Support Proposed Step Therapy Regulations

November 10, 2021
New Jersey

New poll shows strong suport for step therapy reform.

Statement from Health Advocates in New Jersey on Keeping Casinos Smokefree

June 3, 2021
New Jersey

New Jersey Casinos have been smoke-free due to the pandemic. Lawmakers are considering legislation that would bring smoking back to casinos. These organizations are asking to put the health of all New Jerseyans first.

Letter Delivered to Gov. Murphy on Smoke-Free Casinos

May 25, 2021
New Jersey

ACS CAN and other organizations have delivered a letter to Gov. Murphy asking to keep New Jeresy's casinos smoke-free.

Leading Public Health Groups Deliver Letter to Governor Calling On Him To Keep Casinos Smokefree

May 25, 2021
New Jersey

A coalition of leading public health groups delivered a letter to Governor Murphy calling on him to keep in place the emergency prohibition on smoking indoors in casinos and work with the Legislature to pass A4541/S1878 and make them permanently smoke-free. Prohibiting smoking in casinos is both good for business and good for public health.

ACS CAN Releases Examples of Step Therapy Policies by New Jersey Regulated Health Plans

May 10, 2021
New Jersey

FOR MORE INFORMATION Marc Kaplan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (518) 796-1038 [email protected] TRENTON, NJ – May 10, 2021 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has released a list of examples (attached) of step therapy policies by New Jersey regulated health

ACS CAN Analysis Shows Step Therapy Protocols Included in Commercial Plans in New Jersey

April 12, 2021
New Jersey

ACS CAN delivered a letter today to Governor Murphy and leadership in the Assembly and Senate outlining specific examples of New Jersey regulated commercial plans that have step therapy protocols. The letter is found below. April 12, 2021 Hon. Phil Murphy, Governor State of New Jersey Trenton, NJ 08625 Dear

35 Patient and Provider Advocacy Groups Deliver Letter in Support of Step Therapy Reform Legislation (A4815/S3051)

April 5, 2021
New Jersey

NEW JERSEY PATIENTS DESERVE THE RIGHT MEDICINE AT THE RIGHT TIME 35 Patient and Provider Advocacy Groups Endorse Step Therapy Reform Legislation (A4815/S3051) April 2021 Dear Policymaker, On behalf of the New Jersey Step Therapy Coalition, an expansive and diverse group of patient advocacy groups who share a