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ACS CAN Statement on Nevada Biomarker Legislation

... – The Nevada State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 155 as the 82nd legislative session adjourned, Monday. The bill establishes provisions for biomarker testing in Nevada but falls short of ensuring broader patient access to needed testing. While the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) appreciates lawmakers’ recognition of the growing importance of biomarker testing in the treatment of cancer and other conditions, this bill was significantly weakened from its original intent.  The bill was ...

Legislation Introduced to Increase Pennsylvanians’ Access to Biomarker Testing, the Key to Precision Medicine

HARRISBURG, PA – OCTOBER 12, 2023 – Today, Rep. Kyle Mullins introduced House Bill 1754 to increase Pennsylvanians’ access to biomarker testing, following Sen. Devlin Robinson’s introduction of a companion bill, Senate Bill 954, in the Senate last week. A game-changing part of cancer care, biomarker testing opens the door to targeted therapy and personalized medicine which can improve patient survivorship and quality of life. This is ...

Health Care Providers Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Biomarker Testing Bill without Delay

... gathered today at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to prioritize health equity by improving access to biomarker testing and signing Senate Bill 1196a / Assembly Bill 1673a into law. Senate Bill 1196a / Assembly Bill 1673a seeks to ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, when medically appropriate. The bill passed the Legislature ...

Legislation Introduced to Increase Californians’ Access to Biomarker Testing, the Key to Precision Medicine

Sacramento, Calif. — Today, 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. Senate Bill 496 aims to enable more Californians to benefit from biomarker testing, a critical step for accessing precision medicine, including targeted therapies, that can lead to improved survivorship and ...

Governor Signs Legislation Taking First Step to Improving Access to Biomarker Testing for Floridians

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ‑‑  Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB885 into law today, which expands patient access to biomarker testing, a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatment of cancer and other diseases. In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing allows doctors to develop a personalized treatment plan. It opens the door to the use of targeted therapy, which can result in ...

Biomarker Testing Bill Fails to Advance: Washington Falling Behind in Access to Precision Medicine

... Washington gathered at the Capitol on Monday to ask legislators to support House Bill 1450, which would have expanded insurance coverage of biomarker testing and made sure as many state residents as possible have access to this technology. They were disappointed to learn that the bill did not ... “While we are disappointed by the legislature not moving HB 1450 forward, we are determined to keep advocating for patients to have access to biomarker testing and the treatment that is right for them,” said Matt Helder, Washington Government Relations Director. “Washington is known ...

State Senate Committee Votes to Increase Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments

... here . Sacramento, Calif. –  The California Senate Health Committee voted Wednesday evening to advance a bill that would increase access to biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better quality of life and potentially lower costs for cancer patients.  Senate Bill 912 would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence. The bill moves on to ...

More Californians with Cancer, Other Chronic Diseases, Get Access to Game-Changing Testing

... implementation of Senate Bill 496. Starting July 1st, Medi-Cal and other state-regulated health insurance plans will cover comprehensive  biomarker testing  when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Testing for specific biomarkers – such as gene mutations – found in blood, tissues ... including precision medicine and targeted therapies. “Nearly 60% of all cancer drugs approved in the last five years require or recommend biomarker testing before use. Improving coverage for biomarker testing across insurance types is a crucial step to reduce disparities in cancer ...

Legislation Introduced to Increase New Jerseyans’ Access to Biomarker Testing, the Key to Precision Medicine

Last week, legislation that seeks to improve New Jerseyans’ access to biomarker testing was introduced in the Legislature. Biomarker testing helps connect cancer patients to the right treatment at the right time, often resulting in improved outcomes and quality of life. ...

Oncologists to Visit New York State Capitol & Urge Legislators to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing

... and cancer survivors from across New York will gather at the Capitol building on Wednesday, May 17 to answer lawmakers’ questions about biomarker testing and ask for their support of Senate Bill 1196 / Assembly Bill 1673, which aim to improve New Yorkers’ access to biomarker testing – a tool that opens the door to precision medicine.   WHAT:   Improving Access to Biomarker Testing: Opportunity to ...

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