Updates matching "Access to Biomarker Testing"

Link to video DENVER, COLO. – FEBRUARY 23, 2023 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds members of the Health & Insurance committee for passing House Bill 1110, Health-care Coverage for Biomarker Testing , this week. The bi-partisan bill, co-sponsored by

Cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers from across the state traveled to the capitol in Austin to meet in person with their elected officials. They reminded legislators of their commitment to do all they could to prevent and treat cancer.

Kentucky Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

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

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Supports Legislation Filed That Expands Access to Precision Medicine Testing

TALLAHASSEE, FL – February 14, 2023 – Today, Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman (R-Tampa) filed a bill ( HB 805 ) that will allow more Floridians to receive biomarker testing – a routine step in accessing personalized medicine treatments that have become an increasingly important

State Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation to ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence.

Link to video and interview SANTA FE – February 8, 2023 - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) hosted a ‘Cancer Action Day’ at the state capitol in conjunction with the New Mexico Allied Council on Tobacco (NMACT), today. Joyce Graves,

Rep. Moser’s Legislation Expands Access to Precision Medicine Testing