Updates matching "Colorectal Cancer"

AUSTIN, TX – April 14, 2022 – Rep. John Smithee and Rep. Four Price both received the Advocacy in Action award earlier this week, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of their significant contributions to the

HOUSTON, TX – April 7, 2022 – Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (HD-98) received the Advocacy in Action award yesterday, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contributions to the fight against cancer in Texas, including

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – Today, our elected officials worked to reduce the burden of cancer on Hoosier by passing House Bill 1238, which will eliminate cost sharing for all preventative colorectal cancer screenings, including follow-up colonoscopies after an abnormal stool-based test for most private insurance plans. “Colorectal cancer remains the second

The President announced this morning he is ‘reigniting’ his commitment to ‘end cancer as we know it,’ building on the initial and robust cancer moonshot investment in discovery, prioritizing increased uptake of prevention and addressing health disparities.

New guidance from the Tri-Agencies (Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Treasury) announced late Monday says private insurance plans must now cover follow-up colonoscopies after a positive non-invasive stool test.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – As lawmakers dive into the 2022 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to colorectal cancer screenings and increasing the state’s tobacco taxes, both of which will ease the burden of cancer on Hoosiers. “We know that

Sacramento, Calif . – 31 de diciembre, 2021 – A partir del primero de enero, una ley estatal eliminará los costos compartidos para los pacientes que necesitan una colonoscopía tras haber dado positivo en una prueba no invasiva para la detección de cáncer colorrectal. Esta nueva ley también alineará la

Sacramento, Calif . – December 31, 2021 – Beginning January 1 st , a state law will remove out-of-pocket cost-sharing for patients needing a colonoscopy following a positive non-invasive screening test. The new law also aligns the age to begin these lifesaving screenings with United States Preventive Services Task Force