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The Right Treatment at the Right Time
... are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient, but not all communities are benefitting from the latest advancements in biomarker testing and precision medicine. Video of overcoming_barriers_to_biomarker_testing_to_improve_outcomes_for_cancer_patients Progress in improving cancer outcomes increasingly involves the use of precision ...
Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at Capitol, Urging Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing & Paid Medical Leave, Address Medical Debt
... that seek to promote Pennsylvanians’ ability to prevent, detect and survive cancer. Respectively, the proposals will improve access to biomarker testing (SB 954/HB 1754), establish a paid family and medical leave program (HB 181/SB 580) and reduce the toll of medical debt (HB 78). Volunteers met with lawmakers to discuss the power of biomarker testing to connect patients with the precision medicine treatments that have proven to reduce cancer patients’ risk of death and ...
Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for Pennsylvanians Heads to the Governor’s Desk
Earlier today, the Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously passed House Bill 1754, the bipartisan proposal to increase access to biomarker testing. The bill will now go to Governor Shapiro’s desk, providing him the opportunity to ensure coverage of this essential testing for more Pennsylvanians. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the PA Biomarker Testing Coalition are advocating for this significant policy change to ensure more cancer patients and people with other illnesses and ...
Ensuring Access to Quality Care
Access to Biomarker Testing Access to Biomarker Testing: ACS CAN will advocate for improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing. Progress in improving cancer outcomes increasingly ...
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Biomarker testing is revolutionizing treatment of cancer and other conditions. Video of giovannas_biomarker_story Biomarker testing helps connect patients like Giovanna with the right treatment at the right time, unlocking access to targeted therapies and personalized ...
Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes, Quality of Life for Californians Heads to the Governor’s Desk
... – The California Legislature passed a bill Thursday night to ensure that more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, cover comprehensive biomarker testing when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Senate Bill 496, sponsored by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS ... of California, has received strong, bipartisan support throughout the legislative process. It now heads to the governor’s desk. “Biomarker testing can help health care providers render the right treatment at the right time and is increasingly important for cancer care and the ...
Rep. Moser files legislation aimed at improving health outcomes in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, KY – Today, Rep. Kim Moser introduced legislation that would increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for a specific patient. Despite its benefits, access to biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation due to several barriers, including lack of coverage by private health insurance and ...
Cancer Survivors, Patients Urge Nevada Lawmakers to Prioritize Cancer Care
... which is held annually at the state capitol. Volunteers asked lawmakers to support Assembly Bill 155 which, if enacted, would expand access to biomarker testing in Nevada. Biomarker testing has become a game-changing part of cancer care in recent years as it’s a necessary first step in opening the door to targeted ...
Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for New Yorkers Awaits Governor's Action
ALBANY, NY – JUNE 9, 2023 – Late last night, the New York State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1673a to increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for each patient. The bill will now go to Governor Hochul’s desk, providing her the ... (ACS CAN) is sponsoring this significant policy change to ensure more cancer patients can get the testing needed to access precision medicine. 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 ...
Cancer Advocates Urge California Legislators to Take Critical Step to Connect Patients with Most Effective Treatment Options
... from across California rallied at the State Capitol on Tuesday and urged lawmakers to pass legislation that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence. “Every year on California ... currently have the opportunity to help more Californians diagnosed with cancer get the most effective treatment options by increasing access to biomarker testing.” Biomarker testing is key to unlocking precision medicine, including targeted therapies, which can lead to improved ...
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