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Georgia House and Senate Pledge Support for Precision Medicine and Biomarker Testing

... promise in ensuring the delivery of the right treatment to the right patient at the right time,” shared Senate resolution sponsor and primary care physician Sen. Ben Watson (R). “By connecting patients to the most effective treatment for their cancer, we can help achieve better health outcomes, improve quality of life and reduce costs.”  To guide treatment options, doctors test for specific biomarkers – such as gene ...

Emily Myatt Receives Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

ACS Regional Executive Vice President Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements

... and could result in cancer patients, survivors, and others managing serious conditions being denied access to timely, appropriate and lifesaving health care and treatments. Cancer is a deadly disease I am all too familiar with. I am the regional executive vice president of the American Cancer ...

We Did It! Two Legislative Priority Bills pass!

... Die —the last day of the 90-day, Maryland General Assembly Session—as we processed the loss of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, a true health care champion. It is fitting that we made so much progress this year. This year marked my first session as the American Cancer Society Cancer ...

Patient Advocates Applaud Governor’s Proposals Alleviating Pennsylvanians’ Medical Debt & Improving Access to Cancer Prevention Services

HARRISBURG, PA – FEBRUARY 7, 2024 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joins patient advocates and public health organizations across the state in applauding Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 Executive Budget, which outlines a $4 million investment ... concerns around medical debt associated with the cost of cancer, 73% reported concern over their ability to pay current or future costs of their care, and 70% noted their worry about incurring medical debt due to their cancer treatment. More recently in 2023,  a national poll  on the ... from collection agencies.   “Cancer patients continue to suffer from a significant financial toll in Pennsylvania. The high cost of cancer care often continues for not only months but even years, which can result in substantial medical debt. No one battling this disease should have to ...

Improving paid leave for cancer patients and others

... existing paid medical leave program, and patient advocates across New York are expecting them to act. Failing to do so risks the financial health of countless families. For most cancer patients, the diagnosis is just the start of a difficult and time-consuming journey, which can ... benefit is one day at a time, and the TDI program does not cover any intermittent leave. For many cancer patients, this is problematic. Cancer care often demands sporadic or intermittent time-off. A nationwide survey of cancer patients showed that, of those who had to take unpaid leave ... caregivers should have access to paid family and medical leave that allows them to take time off work to attend to their own or a loved one’s care without losing their job or income. State leaders should adopt and improve upon Governor Hochul’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget ...

New Report Underscores Importance of RI Proposals Aiming to Limit Out-of-pocket Costs across Cancer Continuum

... bills. The cancer community is hopeful that lawmakers will come together to ensure patients across the state face fewer barriers to critical care and have access to affordable and predictable out-of-pocket costs for lifesaving medication.”   ###  About ACS CAN    The American ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

... (CDC). They will also encourage lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation that supports patients ' quality of life by increasing access to palliative care, an extra layer of support that can be provided at any age or any stage of illness. Additionally, they will call on lawmakers to close a ... Long & Aldridge, and Brian Eberle from Sherman & Howard. Wednesday morning, ACS CAN will present its corporate recognition award to CVS Chief Health Strategy Officer Thomas Moriarty, for CVS Health 's leadership in promoting public health and wellness, which is exemplified by the company 's bold decision to discontinue tobacco sales. ...

MD/DC outpace VA in Implementing Proven Cancer-Fighting Policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Virginia lags behind Maryland and D.C. in implementing proven cancer-fighting public health policies according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The Virginia ... the home state for Altria, parent company of Philip Morris USA, would fall short in tobacco-fighting policies, lawmakers must act to reverse the health and economic toll that these products take on citizens of the Commonwealth.” Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System from ... Cervical Cancer Early Detection Funding      Red                 Green              Yellow Access to Palliative Care                                                       Yellow            ...

Ninth Annual Research Breakfast Brings Cancer Experts Together to Discuss Current State of Clinical Trials

... need to make clinical research a standard healthcare option instead of something that physicians and cancer patients view as a ‘Hail Mary’ care approach.,” said Brendan Early, vice president of clinical development for PRA Health Sciences. “This problem is multifactorial, with varying views. Today’s forum was a very effective opportunity to look at the issue from ... Center, Michael Kastan, MD, PhD , executive director, Duke Cancer Institute, Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD , associate director for office of cancer health equity, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Comprehensive Cancer Center, Greg Licholai, MD, MBA , chief medical information officer, PRA Health ...

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