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October Volunteer Team Call Minutes

... screenings for underinsured and uninsured New Yorkers. The second is passing legislation that would require insurance companies to pay for biomarker testing for cancer patients. More information, education, and opportunities to engage coming soon. NYC Updates:  We have had our campaign strategy ... State University.  After being diagnosed with cancer when she was 16 years old, she underwent an innovative and targeted therapy unlocked by biomarker testing. Karen Conner, ACS CAN SLA Marcia Earle, ACS CAN VSLA Space is limited so if you can make it to NYC and attend, please RSVP today ...

ACS CAN Washington & American Heart Association Cancer Action Day

... our focus will return to tobacco control and cancer research funding. We will also be focusing on two new groundbreaking issues, coverage for biomarker testing for cancer patients and access to fertility preservation. These legislative priorities will contribute to reducing health equity gaps ...

2022 Cancer Action Day Volunteer Resource Center

... Copay Video Stories in the news: Read more about Julie's experience and current issues. Crafting your story - Hook, Line, and Sinker Worksheet Biomarker Testing Legislation Issue explanation & patient perspective Biomarker Video from Illinois  and Animated Explainer Crafting your story - Hook, Line, and Sinker Worksheet **Reminder: Mentors will pull your ...

2022 Maryland General Assembly Session Summary

... program established under Chapter 621 of 2018. The bill was signed into law by Governor Hogan will take effect on January 1, 2023. Access to Biomarker Testing: ACS CAN prioritized the education of policymakers about the role of biomarker testing in precision medicine. Progress in improving cancer outcomes increasingly involves the use of precision medicine, which uses ...

2024 Oregon Policy Forum

... will host their annual policy forum in person on Oct. 10th, 2024. This year we will focus our conversation on access and insurance coverage of biomarker testing in Oregon. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation’s leading advocacy organization working every day to ...

Hawaii Cancer Survivors, Patients Rally at State Capitol in Effort to Reduce Health Disparities

... deserves an equal opportunity to live a healthy life.”    Advocates also urged legislators to support measures to increase access to biomarker testing coverage (HCR53 and SCR159), as well as fertility preservation (HB 1624). The group also asked lawmakers to support tobacco prevention and ...

New Study Highlights Need for Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Prioritize Efforts to Reduce Medical Debt & Expand Access to Care

... for ACS CAN in Pennsylvania. “That is why we support legislative proposals that enable Pennsylvanians to access precision medicine through biomarker testing (SB 954 & HB 1754), take time off from work without risk of losing their employment and income (HB 181) and receive care without going into ...

Lawmakers to Sport Their Suits and Sneakers at State Capitol to Support the Fight Against Cancer

... to prevent cancer and access to care legislation, including being the first state in the nation to pass legislation to improve access to biomarker testing.  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) thanks Rep. Marcus Evans for his continued dedication to being a champion ...

Waianae Resident Recognized with Young Leader Award in Recognition of Cancer Advocacy Efforts

... disease. During the 2025 legislative session, McCullah will work with other volunteers from Hawaii to urge state lawmakers to increase access to biomarker testing for residents.  McCullah first discovered her connection to cancer after speaking with her mom about her volunteer work with ACS CAN. She ...

Governor Hochul to Receive Policy Wish List During Santa’s Visit to State Capitol

... by fully funding the NYS Cancer Services Program Ensure that every patient who needs it has access to precision medicine by improving access to biomarker testing WHY : As children across New York prepare and post their Christmas wish lists, Santa Clause is stepping away from the North Pole and ...

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