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Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in New Jersey
Welcome! Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more New Jersey residents can benefit from this important testing. What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of ...
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on New Jerseyans
... insurance can find themselves with medical debt. The problem for these patients is that their insurance may not cover medically appropriate testing and treatments. This forces many New Jerseyans to choose between their physical and financial health. For example, some health insurance plans may not cover the biomarker testing that a patient needs. This testing is a game-changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision ... looking to change that and increase access to this revolutionary testing by requiring state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, to cover biomarker testing for patients who can benefit. “As we pursue the aforementioned opportunities to assist current patients, we must also consider ...
Mother, Daughter Survive Cancer & Send Message to Lawmakers: Reduce the Burden of Cancer in New Jersey
... mother-daughter duo will join fellow patient advocates, medical leaders and public health allies in advancing legislation to improve access to biomarker testing, eliminate financial barriers to prostate cancer screening and end the casino loophole in the New Jersey Smoke-free Air Act. 39-year-old ... individuals,” said Julie. “Where we can’t prevent disease, we should equip patients with the best tools to fight their illness, and biomarker testing makes that possible by connecting patients to personalized treatment. But lack of insurance coverage limits who can receive the ...