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Florida Legislature Passes Bill Taking First Step to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – March 6, 2024 – The Florida legislature passed a bill late Tuesday that expands patient access to biomarker testing, a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatment of cancer and other diseases. In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing allows doctors to develop a personalized treatment plan so patients may not have to undergo unsuccessful treatments. It can help ...
Tell the Ohio House Insurance Committee Chairman to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing
Biomarker testing can help ensure cancer patients get the right treatment for their exact cancer. But not all patients who can benefit from biomarker testing are able to get it, and we need lawmakers to help change that. Join us in calling on the Chair of the Ohio House Insurance Committee to ...
Biomarker Action Day Resources
We are looking forward to seeing you on Nov. 14th for our first ever Biomarker Action Day. Please see the resources below as you prepare for our lawmaker meetings. We will answer any questions on the training, but ... Meeting ID: 214 006 935 852 Passcode: 5boxm4 Resources Materials to review Watch here - what is biomarker testing in 2 minutes? Report back form to be completed after the event Actions Sign the petition Ask your lawmaker to cosponsor the bill ...
ACS CAN Statement on Nevada Biomarker Legislation
... – The Nevada State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 155 as the 82nd legislative session adjourned, Monday. The bill establishes provisions for biomarker testing in Nevada but falls short of ensuring broader patient access to needed testing. While the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) appreciates lawmakers’ recognition of the growing importance of biomarker testing in the treatment of cancer and other conditions, this bill was significantly weakened from its original intent. The bill was ...
Legislation Introduced to Increase Pennsylvanians’ Access to Biomarker Testing, the Key to Precision Medicine
HARRISBURG, PA – OCTOBER 12, 2023 – Today, Rep. Kyle Mullins introduced House Bill 1754 to increase Pennsylvanians’ access to biomarker testing, following Sen. Devlin Robinson’s introduction of a companion bill, Senate Bill 954, in the Senate last week. A game-changing part of cancer care, biomarker testing opens the door to targeted therapy and personalized medicine which can improve patient survivorship and quality of life. This is ...
Health Care Providers Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Biomarker Testing Bill without Delay
... gathered today at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to prioritize health equity by improving access to biomarker testing and signing Senate Bill 1196a / Assembly Bill 1673a into law. Senate Bill 1196a / Assembly Bill 1673a seeks to ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, when medically appropriate. The bill passed the Legislature ...
Legislation Introduced to Increase Californians’ Access to Biomarker Testing, the Key to Precision Medicine
Sacramento, Calif. — Today, State Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation to ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Senate Bill 496 aims to enable more Californians to benefit from biomarker testing, a critical step for accessing precision medicine, including targeted therapies, that can lead to improved survivorship and ...
Iowa House of Representatives Declares March as Precision Medicine and Biomarker Testing Awareness Month
... of these efforts, the House of Representatives of the State of Iowa issued a resolution designating March of each year as Precision Medicine and Biomarker Testing Awareness Month. Dubbed ‘the right treatment, to the right patient, at the right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. For example, patients with certain types of lung cancer who received biomarker testing had a 28% reduction in mortality. But in order to determine if a patient will benefit from certain targeted therapies, doctors ...
Governor Signs Legislation Taking First Step to Improving Access to Biomarker Testing for Floridians
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ‑‑ Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB885 into law today, which expands patient access to biomarker testing, a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatment of cancer and other diseases. In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing allows doctors to develop a personalized treatment plan. It opens the door to the use of targeted therapy, which can result in ...
Governor Newsom’s Veto of Legislation to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing Fails Cancer Patients
Sacramento , Calif. – Last night, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that would have ensured comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Senate Bill 912 – which ... American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the University of California – aimed to enable more Californians to benefit from biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better ...
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