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Kudos to Gov. Wolf and lawmakers for helping thousands of Pennsylvania cancer patients

November 8, 2022
Pennsylvania

The following was originally published in Patriot-News on November 8, 2022 Every cancer diagnosis is complex. While translation of scientific discovery into clinical practice is a reality that has led to declines in cancer mortality, not all populations benefit equally, and significant barriers exist. We are fortunate that

Pennsylvania Prioritizes Access to Care for Cancer Patients

November 3, 2022
Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA – November 3, 2022 –Earlier today, Governor Wolf signed legislation to improve access to care for cancer patients across the state. Senate Bill 225, now Act 146, is a vital new law that will curb restrictive prior authorization and step therapy practices imposed by health insurers. Prior authorization

Opinion: Medicaid expansion is popular – and necessary

October 27, 2022
Wisconsin

In the Badger State, we have a proud tradition of taking care of each other when our friends and neighbors are struggling. It’s the Wisconsin way. Right now, tens of thousands of Wisconsinites are struggling to afford health care for diseases like cancer.

More Families to Afford Health Care Thanks to Rule Ending the ‘Family Glitch’

October 11, 2022
National

A final rule released today will fix the so-called ‘family glitch’ in the Affordable Care Act. The change would allow the total premium cost of all family members covered under an employer sponsored insurance plan to be considered when determining if the coverage is affordable rather than restricting the calculation to the cost for the employee only.

Recent poll finds Kansas voters approve of Medicaid expansion

October 10, 2022
Kansas

This article originally ran on WIBW . TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A recent poll has found that Kansas voters highly approve of Medicaid expansion. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network says on Monday, Oct. 10, it released a poll that shows strong support among registered

New Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Kansans Support Medicaid Expansion

October 10, 2022
Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan . – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows strong support among Kansas registered voters for increasing and protecting access to affordable health coverage, including 72% in favor of expanding KanCare, the state’s Medicaid program, and 46% who strongly support it.

Poll: 72% of Kansans back Medicaid reform stalled by GOP legislators since 2017

October 10, 2022
Kansas

This article originally ran in Kansas Reflector . TOPEKA — A majority of Kansans across the political spectrum endorse expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in a statewide survey also indicating nine in 10 registered voters believe a candidate’s position on health care influenced votes at the polls. Kansas is

Bill Kaplan: Bipartisan support for expanding BadgerCare

October 10, 2022
Wisconsin

This opinion originally appeared in WisPolitics. The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. The nonpartisan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACSCAN) released a new poll showing widespread support for expansion of BadgerCare, Wisconsin’s Medicaid

Bill Kaplan: Bipartisan support for expanding BadgerCare

October 10, 2022
Wisconsin

This opinion originally appeared in WisPolitics. The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. The nonpartisan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACSCAN) released a new poll showing widespread support for expansion of BadgerCare, Wisconsin’s Medicaid