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ACS CAN Colorado and Wyoming 2022 Policy Forum: A New Era in Precision Cancer Treatment
... Forum will examine the current impact and future potential of targeted therapies and how patients can access these therapies through biomarker testing. This forum will convene diverse stakeholders in the community to discuss these exciting new technologies and plans to bring policy change ...
ACS CAN Arkansas 2023 Policy Forum- The Future of Cancer Care: From Discovery to Delivery
... issues in access to cancer care and some of the hurdles Arkansas cancer patients face in receiving optimal care. Discussion topics will include biomarker testing, multi-cancer early detection tests, and advancements in research and care. The 2023 Arkansas Policy Forum will convene diverse ...
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Minnesotans
... passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Minnesotans. “ACS CAN calls on the legislature to improve coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments. Dubbed ‘the right treatment ... advancements in treatment. Legislation is needed to ensure all Minnesotans, regardless of income, geography, race, ethnicity, or age, can access biomarker testing if they need it. “In Minnesota, we need to hold the tobacco industry accountable for targeting their products to kids, ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Statehouse to Rally Legislators
... by taking steps to make the fight against cancer a priority.” Advocates asked lawmakers to support legislation that would improve access to biomarker testing. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the right time,’ biomarker testing has been critical in improving cancer outcomes. Advocates also asked lawmakers to provide better access to care by passing co-pay ...
Our conversation with breast cancer researcher, Dr. Lance D. Miller
... Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. His team focuses on mechanisms of cancer progression and biomarker development while also collaborating with a larger group of researchers stretching from the United States to New Zealand. Together, their ...
2023-2024 ACS CAN Massachusetts Priority Bills Filed
... Here are the bill names, current bill numbers, and lead legislative sponsors for each of our bills: An Act relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing - SD 1687 - Sen. Susan Moran & HD 2413 - Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne An Act empowering health care consumers - SD 625 - Sen. Brendan Crighton & ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Statehouse to Rally Legislators
... that could increase cancer survivability rates. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the right time,’ access to precision medicine like biomarker testing has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. Furthermore, cancer volunteers ask lawmakers to honor their commitment to ...
2023 ACS CAN Utah Cancer Summit
... care and some of the hurdles Utah cancer patients face in receiving optimal care. Discussion topics will include copay accumulator programs, biomarker testing, and multi-cancer early detection tests. The 2023 Utah Cancer Summit will convene diverse stakeholders in the community – patient ...
Maine 2023 Legislative Session Summary
... CAN) worked with the Maine Legislature in support of the following fact-based policy priorities: Ensuring Access to Quality Care Access to Biomarker Testing: ACS CAN led a large diverse coalition that advocated in support of improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing. A bill with strong bipartisan support was introduced and a successful hearing was held with a large turnout of individuals ...
2023 Maryland Legislative Session Summary
... Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Maryland General Assembly in support of the following priorities: Ensuring Access to Quality Care · Biomarker Testing Coverage: Biomarker insurance coverage legislation passed both houses and is awaiting delivery to the Governor. The bill provides full coverage (not just ...
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