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Governor’s Budget Takes Michigan in the Right Direction
... 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 ...
Oral Anti-Cancer Medication Fairness
... of those claims and see whether they are myths or truths. Statement 1: "Passing this legislation would raise the premiums of those purchasing health insurance." MYTH Many states that have enacted this legislation have not seen the increase in premiums that those against these efforts ... opine. Statement 2 "Oral Anti-Cancer Medication Fairness is a mandate." MYTH Oral Anti-Cancer Medication Fairness legislation does not force health plans in Michigan to cover a service or any new benefit currently not required by state insurance law. Michigan’s health plans cover oral ... therapies that are coming to market have different mechanisms of action than older IV medications. As these therapies become the new standard of care, it is important that patients can access these medications. Of the approximately 1,000 cancer medications in the pipeline, approximately 80% ...
Legislature Turning It’s Back on Our Kids
... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...
Michigan Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies in 2018
... How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...
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