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Prince George's County Council passes healthy vending legislation

... machines across the county. We thank the leadership of Councilmember Dannielle Glaros and her colleagues who have voted to prioritize the health of our residents, students and workers. We also thank municipalities such as Capitol Heights and College Park, health leaders and local youth who supported this policy. We urge County Executive Rushern Baker to follow suit and sign the bill, so that Prince ... and heart disease. Chronic diseases are significantly affecting the lives of residents in Prince George’s County and leading to large health care costs. More than 60 percent of deaths in the county are due to chronic diiseases.  We are excited to see that county leaders have taken a ...

Governor Honored for Commitment to Cancer Issues at ACS CAN Research Breakfast

... of the American Cancer Society South Atlantic Division Board of Directors. “His commitment to prevention, early detection and access to health care means many fewer Maryland residents will be diagnosed with cancer.” In his first session in 2007, Governor O’Malley helped secure the ... session in which he led the way for a $1.00 per pack increase in the cigarette tax. Funding for the tax was dedicated to expanding access to health care for the state’s working poor, giving thousands of Marylanders coverage for cancer screening, dedication, detection and treatment. ...

Cancer Advocates Visit the Hill

... 2009.   All members of congress or their staff representative met with ACSCAN advocacy volunteers who urged their lawmakers to vote yes for Health Care Reform legislation that focuses on prevention, would be affordable, eliminating pre-existing conditions, limiting out of pocket expenses and ...

Marylanders to Gain Access to Biomarker Testing on Jan. 1

... received near-unanimous support in the Senate and House of Delegates. Governor Wes Moore’s signature in May earned the praise of public health advocates and medical leaders. The law will go into effect for private health plans on January 1, ahead of the timeline for Medicaid coverage; Medicaid enrollees will receive coverage for biomarker testing as of July 1, 2025. Biomarker testing has become a game-changing part of cancer care given its role in opening the door to targeted treatments that can lead to improved survivorship and quality of life.  Despite the proven ...

2020 Maryland End of 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 Maryland residents touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... Currently, the Clean Indoor Air Act expressly restricts smoking in establishments licensed under the Alcoholic Beverages Articles, MD CODE ANN. HEALTH-GEN. §24-501. Flavored Tobacco Products Restriction: ACS CAN led the effort to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including but ...

Pink Limo to Deliver Hundreds of Petitions as Treat for Governor

... passed a budget including funding for BCCP, the funding was only at the 2012 funding level of $6.1 million.  As established by the Affordable Care Act, the state’s health benefit exchange known as the Maryland Health Connection will provide women with greater access to preventive cancer screenings and treatment.  However, gaps still remain for women who ...

Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Override of Governor Hogan’s Tobacco Tax Veto

... and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 45th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on lawmakers to protect the health of Maryland residents by overriding Gov. Hogan’s veto of a potentially lifesaving tobacco tax increase. As our battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities healthy and safe—which means building strong public health infrastructure including comprehensive tobacco control measures.  As the advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer ... “Smoking is still linked to more than one-quarter of cancer-related deaths in our state—and results in $2.7 billion per year in state health care costs. Additionally, 23% of Maryland high school students are currently using e-cigarettes, which have been linked to the use of other tobacco ...

Maryland Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Support Increasing Access to Biomarker Testing

... representing a victory for cancer patients across Maryland. The legislation aims to ensure biomarker testing is covered by all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, when it is supported by medical and scientific evidence. With the Governor’s signature, more Marylanders will ... access to biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation—a result of several factors, including uneven coverage by private health insurance and Medicaid programs for appropriate testing. The legislation was a bipartisan effort and will bring Maryland in line with the ... Senator Arthur Ellis, said, “Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend lives and improve quality of life by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual condition. We are thrilled at the prospect of securing such progress for Marylanders.” Sen. Ellis ...

Lance Kilpatrick Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Lead Government Relations in Maryland, Delaware & D.C.

... comes to ACS CAN after a dozen years at AARP’s national office, serving on campaign teams that led to the enactment of the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Part D.  Most recently he served as AFSCME Maryland’s Legislative & Political Director, working with Executive Board ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

2009 Legislative Accomplishments

... Reduced the MHIP Plus preX buy down from 30% to 10% of premium. Invited to take part in the larger conversation on expanding access to health care. Reduced and controlled the cuts in the state and local tobacco control programs. Held the budget unharmed for the Breast and Cervical Cancer ...

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