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Ambassadors traveled to DC to Urge Lamakers to Make Cancer a National Priority

... our Maryland Ambassadors asked their Members of Congress to: Restore and sustain funding for cancer research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and prevention program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Earlier this year, across-the-board cuts known as ... to the CDC. Co-sponsor legislation to improve the quality of life for cancer patients by providing patients with better access to palliative care services and coordinated care.  Palliative care is a proven cost-effective way of improving the quality of patient care by focusing on relief from pain, stress and other ...

ACS CAN Legislative Night in Annapolis

... and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Meetings took place with legislators from key committees. Priority Legislation: 1) The Palliative Care bill- HB 581: the ACS CAN and Maryland Hospital Association amendments to create pilot programs in hospitals with 50 or more beds, establish a web-based palliative care information system and a Palliative Care Advisory Council.   Hearing- February 19. 2)  Tobacco Tax legislation-SB 700/ HB 683: a $1.00 tax ... the Centers for Disease Control Program recommended level of $63.3 Million.  House hearing- February 19. Senate Hearing- March 13. 3) Student Health and Fitness Act- HB 855: requiring 150 minutes per week of physical education in all Maryland elementary schools. Hearing -March 13. 4) ...

Legislative Update- March 24, 2011

... lobbied all the key members on committee and have slowly been increasing the firm committee votes in opposition to the bill.  The Governor’s Health Care Exchange legislation was heard in House Health and Government Operations Committee.  ACS provided written and oral testimony in support with amendments of the legislation.  The Lt. ...

2023 Maryland Legislative Session Summary

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Marylanders impacted by cancer, and the leadership of elected officials is vital to ... would require carriers to provide coverage for recommended follow-up diagnostic imaging to assist in the diagnosis of lung cancer. · Health Coverage Expansion: Bills expanding health insurance coverage through various methods passed and are awaiting Governor’s consideration. · ...

Maryland State Budget Produces Mixed Results in Fight against Cancer

... coverage for biomarker testing, connecting more patients to the game-changing resource that opens the door to precision medicine, improved health outcomes, reduced risk of death and better quality of life. The legislation took effect for Marylanders insured through a private plan back ... the recommendation to delay the effective date by two years, securing a win for patients across the state who stand to benefit from personalized health care. “Missing from the budget is a recognition that the tobacco industry still maintains a firm grip on our youth and their futures. Big tobacco ...

Cancer Patients Visit Congressman Bartlett's office

... representing Maryland's 6th Congressional District on September 1.   During the meeting we urged his support to continue to move meaningful health care reform legislation forward keeping in the minds of his constituents who are fighting cancer.   Cancer Patients Visit Congressman Bartlett's ...

Medicaid Expansion Celebration

... what the state had predicted, and taking Maryland from 44th in the nation to 16th for Medicaid coverage!  A huge credit goes to our partners at Health Care For All.   Since the release of HCFA's radio ad with Governor O'Malley and Chris Samuels of the Washington Redskins about the Medicaid ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Support Improving Cancer Patients’ Access to Housing & Lifesaving Medication

... in the Baltimore Hope Lodge, which would enable the facility to provide more cancer patients and their caregivers with housing during their care; whereas, the second (Senate Bill 595/House Bill 879) aims to create more predictability for patients facing high out-of-pocket expenses for ... annually. This reflects an estimated savings of nearly $2.3 million for these patients and families and generates around $12 million for local health systems annually. Marylanders save approximately $1.1 million annually on lodging costs alone, as approximately 50 percent of guests each ... to my survivorship. I couldn’t be more grateful for the access that the Baltimore Hope Lodge granted me to the top-tier care that the city’s health institutions have to offer. The Hope Lodge is a force for good in Marylanders’ lives. I hope lawmakers act to expand its capacity for good ...

Tobacco Tax Increase Will Help Protect Marylanders from Rising Toll of Big Tobacco, Says Nation’s Leading Cancer Organization

... control programs with strong funding that will help prevent tobacco addiction and save lives. “It is also a huge win for constituents’ health, Maryland’s economy, and education—helping to pay for the Maryland Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Settlement. Not ... is the $1.75 per pack cigarette tax increase projected to increase annual state revenue by over $95 million, but it will also decrease long-term health care costs from adult and youth smoking declines by over $973 million. The $1.75 per pack cigarette tax increase is also estimated to decrease ...

Gov. Hogan’s Veto of Tobacco Tax Bill: Missed $95M Revenue Opportunity for State Amid COVID-19, Says ACS CAN

... as well as the state’s economy at this much-needed time. As our state battles COVID-19, it’s critical that we strengthen our public health. “Not only was the bill projected to increase annual state revenue by over $95 million, but it would also have decreased the long-term health care costs from adult and youth smoking declines by more than $973 million. The $1.75 per pack cigarette tax increase was also estimated to reduce ...

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