
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Policy Advocacy
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@LLSAdvocacy works to drive policies that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments & break down the barriers to care that patients often encounter.
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http://www.lls.org/policy-advocacy 01-02-2010 13:46:15
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Calling all health policy journalists! 📢 Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, National MS Society, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, National Rural Health Association, PA Department of Insurance and patient advocates for a virtual press call on Mon., June 16, from 12-1 ET to discuss the patient price of the proposed reconciliation bill. DM us for the link to join!


Health policy journalists—you won’t want to miss this.📢 Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, National MS Society, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, National Rural Health Association, PA Department of Insurance & patient advocates today, 6/13 @ noon ET for a virtual press call on the cost to patients in the proposed reconciliation bill📬DM us for the link to join



"Without #Medicaid, we probably would not have my son with us today." -Kate, cancer mom in Ogden, UT Affordable health care is a lifeline for cancer patients, survivors & their families. Senator John Curtis, we urge you to #ProtectAffordableCare & #ProtectMedicaid #NoHealthcareCuts


Thank you, Governor Tina Kotek, for protecting Oregon patients from the most extreme debt collection practices! This new law #SB605 will allow patients to keep their homes and have reasonable interest rates so they can focus on what matters most: their health ❤





"I had a full-time job, but then my son was diagnosed with leukemia. Every mother wants to be with their child when they're sick...Medicaid was there for us." -Faith, Greeley, CO #Medicaid is a lifeline for patients & families. Please protect it, Congressman Gabe Evans #NoHealthcareCuts

Along with 32 other patient orgs, we responded to a SCOTUS Updates decision that protects patients' access to cost-free preventive care, including cancer screenings. We urge agencies to continue making evidence-based decisions. Full statement 👇🏾 fightcancer.org/releases/more-…



Today, as the Senate debates a bill that would cause millions to lose their health coverage, DeAnna's experience is a warning to lawmakers: #Medicaid cuts could be a matter of life and death for patients like her. More ⬇️ wsoctv.com/news/local/law… Senator Thom Tillis #NoHealthcareCuts

Last night, Senator Thom Tillis warned his colleagues: “supporting the Senate mark will hurt people who are eligible & qualified for Medicaid.” He’s right: under this bill, not even cancer patients will be exempt from barriers to coverage. We urge Senators: Vote no. #NoHealthcareCuts




Congress just approved $1T in healthcare cuts. "Passage of this bill will mean fewer birthdays, fewer anniversaries, fewer precious life moments & more suffering, more loss, more financial instability." -Dr. E. Anders Kolb, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society president & CEO More⬇️ lls.org/news/largest-h…
