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House Passes Legislation That Won’t Improve Health Outcomes
CHARLESTON, W. VA . – Today, the West Virginia House passed House Bill 4753, which was supposed to ensure biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments, is covered by more insurance ... Network (ACS CAN) in West Virginia: "The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges the Senate to amend House Bill 4753, the biomarker testing legislation, to allow West Virginians to get the testing they need and not fall farther behind other states. West Virginia ...
Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Georgia, State’s Second Leading Cause of Death
ATLANTA, GA – January 31, 2023 – Today, Rep. Sharon Cooper filed a bill (HB85) that will allow more Georgians to receive biomarker testing – a routine step in accessing personalized medicine treatments that has become an increasingly important part of cancer care in recent ... significant impact in improving survivorship and quality of life. Progress in the fight against cancer has been in part due to advances in biomarker testing which allows physicians to match patients with the most effective treatment for their specific cancer. Unfortunately, too many ...
ACCESS TO CARE
... to provide parents and adults earning less than 138% of the federal poverty level access to comprehensive, affordable health insurance coverage. Biomarker Testing ACS CAN will advocate for improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing. Progress in improving cancer outcomes increasingly involves the use of precision medicine, which uses information about a ...
Legislation Introduced to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Maine
... and sent for reference to the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee. This bill will allow more Mainers to receive biomarker testing – a routine step in accessing personalized medicine treatments that has become an increasingly important part of cancer care in recent ... its significant impact in improving survivorship and quality of life. Progress in the fight against cancer has been in part due to advances in biomarker testing which allows physicians to match patients with the most effective treatment for their specific cancer. Unfortunately, private ...
‘Game-Changing’ Bill Becomes Law in Iowa, Opening the Door to Precision Medicine for More Patients
DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill today, expanding access to biomarker testing to more patients statewide. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and its team of volunteers, including cancer ... opens new opportunities for Iowans to receive the best care they can to win the battle against cancer. I’ve seen firsthand what a difference biomarker testing can make. These necessary advancements will be available to patients across Iowa,” said Governor Kim Reynolds. In 2024, ...
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer
... legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges state lawmakers to prioritize legislation that ensures biomarker testing is appropriately covered by more insurance plans, including Apple Health, which will ease the burden of cancer on Washington residents. “This is about ‘the right treatment at the right time.’ Biomarker testing is the gateway to precision medicine, and precision medicine plays a critical role in improving cancer outcomes,” said Matt ...
Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for New Yorkers Heads to Governor Hochul’s Desk
... proposal aims to ensure millions of New Yorkers can access precision care by requiring all state-regulated health plans to cover comprehensive biomarker testing. Biomarker testing opens the door to treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better quality of life and potentially lower ...
New Hampshire Virtual Cancer Action Week
... improve cancer patient access to the best treatment options available. The Asks Support HB 1290, legislation that will study innovative biomarker testing for cancer patients? Biomarker testing is increasingly important for cancer care – and for the treatment of other diseases. Biomarker testing is important step for ...
Ensuring Access to Quality Care
Access to Biomarker Testing: ACS CAN will advocate for improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing. Progress in improving cancer outcomes increasingly involves the use of precision medicine, which uses information about a person’s own ...
Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Florida, State’s Second Leading Cause of Death
... Pittman (R-Tampa) and Sen. Alexis Calatayud (R- Miami) filed bills today ( HB 885 and SB 964 ) that will allow more Floridians to access biomarker testing , which has become an increasingly important part of cancer care in recent years. The bill will ensure more patients have the opportunity to benefit from this game-changing testing. Patients who are diagnosed with certain types of cancer can receive biomarker testing to help providers determine the most effective form of treatment. It helps save critical time in a cancer fight. This form of ...
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