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Texas Becomes Latest State to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing, Beating New York in Push to Prioritize Precision Medicine

... TX – MAY 30, 2023 – Yesterday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 989 into law, making Texas the 11 th state to expand access to biomarker testing. New York is considering comparable legislation through Assembly Bill 1673 / Senate Bill 1196. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action ... responded to the legislative victory in Texas with the following statement:   “Texas has joined a growing list of states expanding access to biomarker testing. The clock is ticking for New York to do the same. We cannot wait any longer to act on Assembly Bill 1673 / Senate Bill 1196. ...

Victory for Public Health: ACS CAN Applauds Decision to Reject Flawed Biomarker Legislation

... CAN) in West Virginia: "The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the Senate for not supporting House Bill 4753, the biomarker testing legislation, which was supposed to allow West Virginians to get the testing they need and not fall farther behind other states. West Virginia patients deserve access to proven and necessary biomarker tests that can allow them to benefit from the right treatments at the right time – often leading to improved health outcomes, better ...

Cancer Advocates Commend Colorado Lawmakers for Positive First Step in Opening Door to Precision Medicine

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the Colorado General Assembly for taking a great first step to increasing access to biomarker testing by passing SB24-124. The bill was met with strong bi-partisan support in both the House and Senate. With the legislative process now ... enacted, the policy would help connect more patients diagnosed with cancer or other diseases with the right treatment at the right time through biomarker testing .  The bill would ensure more patients with private insurance will have health insurance coverage for the biomarker testing they ...

Georgia General Assembly Passes Bill That Could Improve Cancer Survivorship by Expanding Access to Biomarker Testing, Necessary First Step in Personalizing Treatment

... 2023 – After a final vote by the Senate, the Georgia General Assembly today passed a bill (HB 85) that is expected to provide more access to biomarker testing, which is testing that can help physicians to identify the most effective treatment for a patient’s disease.   Revolutionizing cancer treatment over the last few decades, biomarker testing can provide access to targeted treatment; tailoring care to a person’s individual disease. Targeted therapies often result in ...

Ensure Hawai'i Cancer Patients Have Access to the Right Treatment at the Right Time

Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the most effective treatments for their cancer - but not all patients who need it are benefiting from this important testing.  Why is ensuring equitable access to biomarker testing important? Targeted therapies based on the results of biomarker testing can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of ...

Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at Capitol, Urging Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing & Paid Medical Leave, Address Medical Debt

... that seek to promote Pennsylvanians’ ability to prevent, detect and survive cancer. Respectively, the proposals will improve access to biomarker testing (SB 954/HB 1754), establish a paid family and medical leave program (HB 181/SB 580) and reduce the toll of medical debt (HB 78). Volunteers met with lawmakers to discuss the power of biomarker testing to connect patients with the precision medicine treatments that have proven to reduce cancer patients’ risk of death and ...

Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for Pennsylvanians Heads to the Governor’s Desk

Earlier today, the Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously passed House Bill 1754, the bipartisan proposal to increase access to biomarker testing. The bill will now go to Governor Shapiro’s desk, providing him the opportunity to ensure coverage of this essential testing for more Pennsylvanians. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the PA Biomarker Testing Coalition are advocating for this significant policy change to ensure more cancer patients and people with other illnesses and ...

Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes, Quality of Life for Californians Heads to the Governor’s Desk

... – The California Legislature passed a bill Thursday night to ensure that more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, cover comprehensive biomarker testing when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Senate Bill 496, sponsored by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS ... of California, has received strong,  bipartisan support throughout the legislative process. It now heads to the governor’s desk. “Biomarker testing can help health care providers render the right treatment at the right time and is increasingly important for cancer care and the ...

Rep. Moser files legislation aimed at improving health outcomes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, KY  – Today, Rep. Kim Moser introduced legislation that would increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for a specific patient. Despite its benefits, access to biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation due to several barriers, including lack of coverage by private health insurance and ...

New Report Reveals Progress Lagging in Pancreatic Cancer

... the concerning data, local pancreatic cancer survivor Nick Pifani is optimistic and views a path forward, in part through expanded access to biomarker testing. He is calling on leaders to help to improve access to biomarker testing when Assembly Bill 4163 / Senate Bill 3098 come under consideration. Biomarker testing is an essential step in accessing ...

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