A new state legislative session is underway, presenting new opportunities to shape policies that directly impact the well-being of cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Dana-Farber advocacy is focused on enhancing access to care, advancing health equity, strengthening patient support services, and alleviating the burdens faced by those affected by cancer. 

We need your help to build momentum and ensure they move forward. How can you be involved?

You can learn more about Dana-Farber’s priority legislation by clicking on the links below.

• Each link will take you to a page with detailed information, including an action alert and instructions for emailing or calling your state senator and representative to ask them to cosponsor the bill. 
• After taking action, you can share this blog with individuals in your network to amplify your impact.

Please Ask your Legislator to Cosponsor 

Dana-Farber’s Legislative Action Network's Priorities 

HD2335 + SD532: Patient Access to Biomarker Testing ensures coverage of biomarker testing for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of illnesses, such as cancer. These tests create precise treatment plans based on each patient's unique biomarkers. (Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne + Sen. Jake Oliveira)

HD4148 + SD2471: Prior Authorization bills would ensure that patients around the state have timely access to life-saving care without facing delays due to the prior authorization process. (Rep. Marjorie Decker + Sen. Cindy Friedman)

HD1895 + SD1141: Expand Access to Patient Navigation would require Medicaid-affiliated health insurers, plans, and organizations to cover patient navigation services to improve access to health care. (Rep. Jessica Giannino + Sen. Brendan Crighton)

HD245 + SD676: Reduce Incidence and Death from Pancreatic Cancer seeks to improve patient outcomes by enhancing access to quality care, fostering research, and increasing public awareness around pancreatic cancer. (Rep. Carmine Gentile + Sen. Joanne Comerford)

SD1758: Pediatric Palliative Care is a community-based program that supports critically ill children, young adults, and their families and addresses their unmet physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The legislation would ensure that all eligible children and young adults can access the program without being placed on a waitlist. (Sen. Sal DiDomenico)

HD3226 + SD1202: Advance Health Equity is a substantial package of proposed policies that will enable all residents of the Commonwealth to live healthy lives. (Rep. Bud Williams + Sen. Pavel Payano)

Thank you for your steadfast support and advocacy. Together, we can continue to significantly impact the lives of those affected by cancer in our communities.