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Bill to Curb Step Therapy Signed into Illinois Law

Illinois

This new law is a great first step in helping patients with chronic diseases manage their care by increasing access to the most effective treatments and curbing the process of step therapy.

2011 Legislative Session Update: Affordable Care Act Implementation

National

The 2011 legislative sessions in the states were busy for many reasons,ξmuch of whichξhas to do withξimplementation ofξthe Affordable Care Act.ξ We wanted to update everyone on the progress the states have made on implementing state health insurance exchanges.ξ To date: The governors of 11 states(CA, CO, CT, HI. IL,

Two Smoke-Free Wins

National

We are pleased to announce two smoke-free wins last night: Columbus, Indiana - The Columbus City Council passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance, which covers bars, restaurants and workplaces.ξ The ordinance will go into effect on June 1, 2013. Brownsville, Texas - Congratulations to these two communities on their wins!

Check out Recent News Coverage on House Committee Markup of FDA Bill

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Protect funding for cancer research and save lives

National

ACS CAN Actions Lead to Pro-Consumer Ruling by White House

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Immunotherapy--How it can Help in the Fight Against Cancer

National

Immunotherapy -- How it can Help in the Fights Against Cancer

strong tobacco control proposals. Just last week, the Illinois legislature passed a $1.00 per pack tobacco tax increase that will prompt more than 53,000 adults to quit smoking and save lives. In November, voters in Missouri will consider a critical ballot initiative to raise the state's 17-cent tobacco ta

FSPTCA Litigation at the DC Circuit Court of Appeals

In June 2011, the FDA published a final rule including nine textual and graphic warnings it would require under the FSPTCA on 50% of the front and back of every cigarette pack.