Access to Health Care Press Releases
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.
Advocates to Gather at Statehouse for Cancer Action Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Around 50 cancer advocates, survivors and their families and caregivers from all over Alabama will gather near the Statehouse on Wednesday, March 6, to meet with lawmakers to ask them to support policies that reduce the burden of cancer, including Medicaid expansion.
Fifth Circuit to Hear Oral Arguments in Case of Braidwood Management v. Becerra
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will hear oral arguments in Braidwood Management v. Becerra, a case that threatens access to evidence-based preventive services without cost-sharing as required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The services at-risk include those recommended by scientific experts at the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
New study indicates medical debt associated with worse health status, underscoring importance of legislative proposal in New York to alleviate financial burden of disease
ALBANY, NY – March 4, 2024 – As state lawmakers consider proposals that aim to reduce the financial impact of disease on patients and families, a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that medical debt is associated with worse health status, more premature deaths
House Lawmakers Line Up Mississippi to be the Next State to Expand Access to Health Care to More Mississippians
The Mississippi House of Representatives, in a 96-20 vote today, passed legislation that would increase the eligibility for Medicaid, an effort that will ensure access to affordable health care for over 200,000 Mississippians.
House & Senate Committee Hearings to Highlight Critical Need for Affordable Access to Lifesaving Medication
ANNAPOLIS, MD – February 27, 2024 – Tomorrow, the Maryland Senate Finance Committee will consider Senate Bill 595, which seeks to create more predictability for patients facing high out-of-pocket expenses for lifesaving medication. The following day, February 29, the House Health
Georgia Lawmakers Can Do More to Help Increase Access to Health Care
ATLANTA, Georgia – February 27, 2024 – The Georgia House passed H.B. 1339 today, which in part forms a health care coverage commission.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds State Lawmakers for a Vote on Legislation That Aims to Expand Health Care Coverage
Today the Mississippi House Medicaid Committee voted X-X to approve “Healthy Mississippi Works,” a bill that would close the health care coverage gap for over 200,000 Mississippians.
ACS CAN Urges Georgia Lawmakers to Take Immediate Action on Closing Coverage Gap
ATLANTA, Georgia – February 26, 2024 – Today the Georgia House health committee passed H.B. 1339, a bill which forms a health care coverage commission.