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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We’re redefining what it means to have blood cancer. Here's what one Brian said about it: "Being a survivor gives me the ability to help others by sharing my experiences, strengths & hope. I am grateful that The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society showed me that I have a voice that people need to hear."
More people have health insurance than ever before, due largely to tax credits that make coverage affordable for millions. But those tax credits are set to expire next year–and if they do, health insurance costs will skyrocket. Learn more via The Washington Post ⬇️ washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…
More people have health insurance than ever before, due largely to tax credits that make coverage affordable for millions. But those tax credits are set to expire next year–and if they do, health insurance costs will skyrocket. Learn more via The Washington Post ⬇️ washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…
How much does cancer care cost? “It’s outrageously expensive. It affected the family more than anything. We literally just scraped to survive to keep me alive.” -Michael Riotto, volunteer advocate Read the full coverage from Brianna Abbott and Peter Loftus 👇🏽 wsj.com/health/healthc…
🎉 The United States House of Representatives just unanimously passed the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act! Next stop: the U.S. Senate! Learn more about the bill ⬇️ lls.org/news/children-… On behalf of children & families, thank you, Lori Trahan and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., for championing this bill! #AKACA
Did you hear? 🎊 United States House of Representatives unanimously passed the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act! Now, it moves to the U.S. Senate. Learn more 👇🏾 lls.org/news/children-… Extending a huge congratulations and thank you to our volunteers, who helped advocate for this bill! #AKACA
Children with cancer don't have time to waste. That's why we're grateful to the United States House of Representatives for unanimously passing the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act, which will help kids get care quickly, without delay. Learn more ⬇️ lls.org/news/children-…
🎉Energy and Commerce Committee advanced important legislation to help kids w/ #bloodcancer to: ✅Ensure studies for possible new treatments are completed on time ✅Boost funding for & incentivize critical pediatric cancer research ✅Codify Congress’ interpretation of landmark R&D legislation