Tennessee Cancer Action Center

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Senate unanimously passed a bill to expand coverage of biomarker testing on Thursday, April 16, sending it to the desk of Gov. Bill Lee. SB0435 would expand coverage of biomarker testing for patients enrolled in state employee health insurance plans and TennCare.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Tuesday, April 7, Senate Bill 0435 to expand coverage of biomarker testing in Tennessee overcame a significant hurdle, passing the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee. SB0435 would expand coverage of biomarker testing for patients enrolled in state employee health insurance plans and TennCare.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Monday, March 30, the Tennessee House unanimously passed House Bill 0484 that would expand coverage of biomarker testing for patients facing a variety of diseases including cancer. “ACS CAN applauds the passage of HB0484 in the House and appreciates the bipartisan support. We

GALLATIN, Tenn. – The city council of Gallatin passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance Tuesday night, becoming the third municipality in Tennessee to do so. The following is a statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Tennessee Government Relations Director Maddie Michael : “We applaud the