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Kentucky Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 16, 2023 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds state senators for passing SB184, Prescription Cost Amendments, this week. The proposed law aims to address the high cost of prescription drugs Utah. Cancer patients and many Utahns with

RALEIGH, NC – February 16, 2023 – The North Carolina House, in a 92-22 vote today, passed a bill that would increase eligibility for Medicaid in an effort to ensure affordable, accessible care for 600,000 North Carolinians. Today’s action comes in advance of the end of the continuous

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

According to the most recent Survivor Views survey, cost is considered the most important factor when it comes to comparing coverage options (43%), but the right mix of covered benefits is also essential.

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

La senadora estatal Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) presentó un proyecto de ley para garantizar que más planes de seguro médico, incluido Medi-Cal, cubran las pruebas integrales de biomarcadores cuando estén respaldadas por evidencias médicas y científicas.