Updates matching "Access to Health Care"

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – As legislative business convenes today in the state capitol, lawmakers must prioritize access to health care so that tens of thousands of Wyomingites can continue to lead healthy and happy lives and have the best chance to avoid, detect and defeat cancer. Regular visits to health care

As Governor Daniel McKee prepares for his State of the State address, patient advocates are highlighting the results of a new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), which found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients encountered out-of-pocket expenses for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023. These follow-up tests, such as a diagnostic mammogram, MRI, ultrasound or biopsy, are medically recommended next steps to determine if an individual may or may not have cancer; however, barriers like cost can keep people from getting them.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As Tennessee lawmakers begin the 2025 legislative session Tuesday, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges them to prioritize legislation which would allow more Tennesseans to access biomarker testing, an increasingly important part of cancer care. In the case of a cancer

ATLANTA, Ga. – As Georgia lawmakers reconvene for the 2025 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks forward to working with them to prioritize legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Georgians. The following is a statement from Fabienne Antoine-Nasser , Georgia government relations

A new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients encountered out-of-pocket expenses for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023. These follow-up tests, such as a diagnostic mammogram, MRI, ultrasound or biopsy, are medically recommended next steps to determine if an individual may or may not have cancer; however, barriers like cost can keep people from getting them.

A new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients encountered out-of-pocket expenses for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023. These follow-up tests, such as a diagnostic mammogram, MRI, ultrasound or biopsy, are medically recommended next steps to determine if an individual may or may not have cancer; however, barriers like cost can keep people from getting them.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – As the 2025 legislative session begins Tuesday, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges lawmakers to support policies that will reduce the cancer burden in the Palmetto State. ACS CAN South Carolina Government Relations Director Beth Johnson released the following statement: “We

HELENA, Montana – Residents from across the state will rally at noon on Wednesday at the Capitol Flag Plaza to send a clear and urgent message to lawmakers: It is time to remove the sunset clause from Montana Medicaid expansion. Nearly 80,000 Montanans are enrolled in Montana's current adult Medicaid

As the 2025 legislative session gets underway, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care and increasing funding for tobacco control programs to ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.