Medicaid coverage gap

New Report Shows Significant Lung Cancer Survival Rate Gains, Lingering Disparities and Urgent Need for Increased Screening

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lung cancer survival rates are improving for everyone, including people of color, according to the American Lung Association's 2023 "State of Lung Cancer" report, released today. The five-year lung cancer survival rate for people of color has increased by 17% in the last two years, helping close the health disparity gap.

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  • American Lung Association's 'State of Lung Cancer' report reveals improvement in survival rate for people of color, examines toll of lung cancer state-by-state
    CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lung cancer survival rates are improving for everyone, including people of color, according to the American Lung Association's 2023 "State of Lung Cancer" report , released today.
  • We are encouraged by the work being done to eliminate lung cancer stigma, increase lung cancer screening and improve lung cancer treatment," said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association.
  • Lung cancer screening with annual low-dose CT scans for those at high risk can reduce the lung cancer death rate by up to 20%.
  • The 2023 "State of Lung Cancer" report highlights that states must do more to reduce the burden of lung cancer and encourages everyone to help end lung cancer.

Global Continuous Glucose Monitoring Pioneer Dexcom Reveals New Plans to Bring Sensing Technology to Millions More

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for people living with diabetes, announced today its strategy to bring Dexcom glucose sensing technology to millions more people around the globe and new Dexcom CGM research featured at the 83rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association being held June 23-26 in San Diego.

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  • Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for people living with diabetes, announced today its strategy to bring Dexcom glucose sensing technology to millions more people around the globe and new Dexcom CGM research featured at the 83rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association being held June 23-26 in San Diego.
  • * The product, which will feature a 15-day sensor and include a cash-pay option, will also offer a new software experience tailored for people not on insulin.
  • With more than 30 published studies6 and 10 years of industry partnerships, Dexcom is the clear choice for AID systems.
  • To watch a recording of Dexcom’s 2023 Investor Day presentation, visit investors.dexcom.com .

AFFORDABLE, ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY NOW OPEN IN HAMMONTON, NEW JERSEY

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

RED BANK, N.J., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Standard Senior Living (NSSL), a New Jersey-based assisted living provider that specializes in Medicaid facilities, has just completed the construction of its third, affordable, assisted living community to serve South Jersey's seniors.

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  • New Standard Senior Living Completes The Third, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Community To Serve Seniors with Medicaid Coverage
    RED BANK, N.J., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Standard Senior Living (NSSL), a New Jersey-based assisted living provider that specializes in Medicaid facilities, has just completed the construction of its third, affordable, assisted living community to serve South Jersey's seniors.
  • New Standard Senior Living at Hammonton is one of three affordable, assisted living projects developed by New Standard Senior Living.
  • The New Standard Senior Living communities are the first of its kind in the state of New Jersey.
  • Seniors and families can obtain more information about Hammonton's affordable, assisted living community by calling 609-541-7718 or by visiting newstandardsl.com/affordable-assisted-living/assisted-living-hammonton .

New Report: Critically Low Lung Cancer Screening Rates Reveal Opportunity to Save More Lives

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 "State of Lung Cancer" report shows that only 5.8% of eligible Americans have been screened for lung cancer, and some states have screening rates as low as 1%. The American Lung Association's 5th annual report, released today, highlights how the toll of lung cancer varies by state and examines key indicators throughout the U.S. including new cases, survival, early diagnosis, surgical treatment, lack of treatment and screening rates.

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  • "While lung cancer screening remains underutilized, our new report revealed continued progress for lung cancer survival.
  • "Increased lung cancer survival is attributable to advancements in research, better treatments and other factors, however, lung cancer screening is the most immediate opportunity we have to save lives.
  • Lung Cancer Screening: Lung cancer screening with annual low-dose CT scans for those at high risk can reduce the lung cancer death rate by up to 20%.
  • "State of Lung Cancer" highlights that states must do more to reduce the burden of lung cancer and encourages everyone to join the effort to end lung cancer.

New Report: Lung Cancer Survival Has Increased, but Remains Significantly Lower for People of Color

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The new "State of Lung Cancer" report reveals that the lung cancer five-year survival rate increased 14.5% nationally to 23.7% yet remains significantly lower among communities of color.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The new "State of Lung Cancer" report reveals that the lung cancer five-year survival rate increased 14.5% nationally to 23.7% yet remains significantly lower among communities of color.
  • "The report highlights important news more people are surviving lung cancer; however, it also underscores the fact that, sadly, health disparities persist for communities of color.
  • In fact, while the national lung cancer survival rate increased to 23.7%, it remains at only 20% for communities of color and 18% for Black Americans.
  • Lung Cancer Screening:Lung cancer screening with annual low-dose CT scansfor those at high riskcan reduce the lung cancer death rate by up to 20%.

The Foundation for Government Accountability Files an Amicus Curiae Brief with the Missouri Supreme Court in Opposition to Medicaid Expansion

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

NAPLES, Fla., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of Missouri to support the lower court's decision that the Medicaid Expansion Amendment violates Missouri's Constitution.

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  • NAPLES, Fla., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of Missouri to support the lower court's decision that the Medicaid Expansion Amendment violates Missouri's Constitution.
  • FGA also argues that the large, unanticipated costs associated with Medicaid expansion demand a valid source of funding upfront to avoid decimating the State's budget.
  • FGA urges the Supreme Court of Missouri to affirm the lower court's ruling in Case #99185 that the Medicaid Expansion Amendment is unconstitutional.
  • The Foundation for Government Accountability is a non-profit, multi-state think tank that specializes in health care, welfare, work, and election reform.

Free Medicaid Guide Offers State-by-State Program Overview

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

The Medicaid program generally covers low-income children and their parents, and in 2014 was expanded to include childless low-income adults through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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  • The Medicaid program generally covers low-income children and their parents, and in 2014 was expanded to include childless low-income adults through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
  • There are 37 states that have adopted the Medicaid expansion as of February 2019, allowing slightly higher income levels to be eligible.
  • There are 18 states that have or arereviewing Section 1115 waivers to tailor the program to the specific state's needs or desires.
  • These ongoing changes are reflected in each state-specific TCHS Medicaid guide.