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Advocacy
As cancer care professionals who experience the challenges of providing quality cancer care first-hand, AACP members are well positioned to educate decision-makers on how coverage and reimbursement issues affect community oncology. State and federal legislation can have a significant impact on the financial viability of local cancer programs, which is why it's so important that our members make their voices heard.
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STATE ADVOCACY
OTHER BILLS TO KEEP AN EYE ON:
Biomarker Testing in Arizona
In 2022, ACS CAN led a successful legislative campaign in Arizona to expand access to biomarker testing. In this recently released video, Governor Ducey, Representative Regina Cobb, Dr. Rachna Shroff, and Holly Hill reflect on the impact this law will have on patients across the state.
Posted 09/22/2022
Arizona Celebrates Huge Victory with the Signing of SB 1270!
Last week marks a major victory for Arizonans with the signing of Senate Bill 1270, which provides common-sense guardrails to ensure transparent, efficient, and fair processes for patients and their providers. Read full one pager.
Posted 07/12/2021
Arizonans for Step Therapy Reform: New Op-Ed Shines Light on Step Therapy's Harm
April 29, 2021
As conversations with bill sponsors and the Governor's office continue about the timing to bring SB 1270 to the floor of the full House, read this recent opinion piece, which shines light on the impact of step therapy on Arizona families.
Arizonans for Step Therapy Reform: An Update on SB 1270
Conversations are continuing with the Governor's office about whether or not SB 1270 must be tied to the state budget. In a recent op-ed, Jasleen Chhatwal, president of the Arizona Psychiatric Society, weighs in on how step therapy interferes in doctor-patient relationships. Read it here.
Posted 04/16/2021
Arizonans for Step Therapy Reform: An Update on SB 1270
The Rules Committee has cleared Senate Bill 1270 by Senator Nancy Barto to head to the House floor. Please continue to reach out to House members and engage on social media. For a list of House members and their contact information, click here.
Posted 04/02/2021
Arizonans for Step Therapy Reform: An Update on SB 1270
10-year-old Tucson advocate captures media attention after sharing her story about step therapy's impact on a child with juvenile arthritis. As we wait for the House to vote on Senate Bill 1270: Insurance; Prescription Drugs; Step Therapy, please be sure to follow @OSSatACCC and @AZStepReform on Twitter and thank @NancyBarto for sponsoring this bill, which would ensure patient access to quality and timely treatment.
Posted 03/30/2021
Arizonans for Step Therapy Reform: An Update on SB 1270
In light of Senate Bill 1270: Insurance; Prescription Drugs; Step Therapy having been sent from the Senate to the House of Representatives, TACOS Board Member Raju Vaddepally, MD, Yuma Regional Medical Center Cancer Center, published an opinion piece on the importance of this bill in ensuring patient access to quality and timely treatment.Read it here
Posted 03/08/2021
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