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Rhode Island Getting Mixed Reviews on Cancer Fighting Public Policies
... indoor tanning devices for minors. The report also looks at whether or not a state has said yes to federal funds available to increase access to care through its Medicaid program, has passed policies proven to increase patient quality of life, offers a well-balanced approach to pain ... the same as intravenous chemotherapy. Additionally, the report offers a blueprint for states to effectively implement provisions of the health care law in a way that benefits cancer patients and their families, and discusses the negative financial impact if Rhode Island fails to ... Passing and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in Rhode Island, but also save millions in long-term health care costs and in some cases would even generate additional, much-needed revenue. A color-coded system classifies how well a state is doing ...