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Biomarker Testing Bill Fails to Advance: Washington Falling Behind in Access to Precision Medicine

... Washington gathered at the Capitol on Monday to ask legislators to support House Bill 1450, which would have expanded insurance coverage of biomarker testing and made sure as many state residents as possible have access to this technology. They were disappointed to learn that the bill did not ... “While we are disappointed by the legislature not moving HB 1450 forward, we are determined to keep advocating for patients to have access to biomarker testing and the treatment that is right for them,” said Matt Helder, Washington Government Relations Director. “Washington is known ...

State Senate Committee Votes to Increase Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments

... here . Sacramento, Calif. –  The California Senate Health Committee voted Wednesday evening to advance a bill that would increase access to biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better quality of life and potentially lower costs for cancer patients.  Senate Bill 912 would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence. The bill moves on to ...

More Californians with Cancer, Other Chronic Diseases, Get Access to Game-Changing Testing

... implementation of Senate Bill 496. Starting July 1st, Medi-Cal and other state-regulated health insurance plans will cover comprehensive  biomarker testing  when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Testing for specific biomarkers – such as gene mutations – found in blood, tissues ... including precision medicine and targeted therapies. “Nearly 60% of all cancer drugs approved in the last five years require or recommend biomarker testing before use. Improving coverage for biomarker testing across insurance types is a crucial step to reduce disparities in cancer ...

Legislation Introduced to Increase New Jerseyans’ Access to Biomarker Testing, the Key to Precision Medicine

Last week, legislation that seeks to improve New Jerseyans’ access to biomarker testing was introduced in the Legislature. Biomarker testing helps connect cancer patients to the right treatment at the right time, often resulting in improved outcomes and quality of life. ...

Oncologists to Visit New York State Capitol & Urge Legislators to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing

... and cancer survivors from across New York will gather at the Capitol building on Wednesday, May 17 to answer lawmakers’ questions about biomarker testing and ask for their support of Senate Bill 1196 / Assembly Bill 1673, which aim to improve New Yorkers’ access to biomarker testing – a tool that opens the door to precision medicine.   WHAT:   Improving Access to Biomarker Testing: Opportunity to ...

Ask Governor Polis to sign the biomarker bill

Contact Governor Polis to "Please Sign" the biomarker testing bill into law. This will ensure more cancer patients have access to these critical tests to determine personalized medicine that is available for their specific need. 0 Ask Governor Polis to sign the biomarker bill ...

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation that Improves Access to Precision Testing for More Texans

... Greg Abbott signed legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients and people with other conditions by expanding coverage for biomarker testing. Senate Bill 989 will enable more patients to benefit from biomarker testing, an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments.     “ACS CAN thanks Sen. Joan Huffman and Rep. Greg Bonnen for ...

Senate Introduces Legislation to Increase Californians’ Access to Lifesaving Testing and Innovative Treatments

Sacramento, Calif. — Today, State Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) introduced Senate Bill 912 to increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for a specific patient.  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ... Cancer Centers. “Last year, I authored legislation to provide patients diagnosed with stages 3 and 4 cancer with prompt access to biomarker testing to inform their course of treatment. We know there are biomarker testing available for other conditions that can help healthcare ...

Arizona House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Increase Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments

Phoenix, Ariz. – Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it. House Bill 2144 aims to enable more Arizonans to benefit from biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments. The bill now heads to the Senate. Dubbed ‘the right treatment, to ...

Lawmakers Rally with Patient Advocates to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing, Highlight Personal Connections to Disease

... leaders at the state Capitol and urged their colleagues in the House and Senate to support legislation improving Pennsylvanians’ access to biomarker testing. Biomarker testing has become a game-changing part of patient care given its role in opening the door to targeted treatments that can lead to ...

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