Casey O'Neill

Media Advocacy Manager for ACS CAN, lifting up stakeholder perspectives on public policies in NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC and VA.

Opinions are my own.

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[Lance Kilpatrick @LCKilpatrick]

Over 500 orgs and nearly 400 cosponsors, and the #MCEDAct was NOT included in the new EOY package? Outrageous. @SpeakerJohnson @RepJeffries @SenSchumer @LeaderMcConnell, the cancer community is looking at you. Pass the bill now! @ACSCAN

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

It's official: the effort to end the sale of menthol cigarettes in NYC has been revived. Advocates are optimistic, councilmembers are supportive and New Yorkers are ready for change. @ACSCAN_NY

https://t.co/JsKppaphOL

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

Many thanks to @NYAmNews for reporting on this critical issue and spotlighting @ACSCAN_NY.

Menthol cigarettes continue to impact the lives and lungs of countless New Yorkers, particularly Black New Yorkers. We're eager to see state & local leaders address this head on.

[New York Amsterdam News @NYAmNews]

Last month, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy released the “most comprehensive investigation of commercial tobacco-related health disparities” by the office to date. https://t.co/uUKlg6Mnpt

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, I'm grateful for @DSaittaNews and @WTKR3 for highlighting @ACSCANVA volunteer Mike McColgan's experience with lung cancer--and how he's advocating for more people to have access to lifesaving cancer screening. https://t.co/0sTlEPUqVz

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

In the last week, leaders in D.C. and Delaware acted to improve residents' access to prostate cancer screening. @ACSCANDE is thrilled to see a definitive financial barrier to potentially lifesaving care removed for men across both jurisdictions!

https://t.co/5ESG0ZoLRi

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

This morning--NJ lawmakers took the first step to remove barriers to biomarker testing for patients, following the lead of neighbors in PA and NY where access to biomarker testing was expanded in the last year.

More from @QuintonLaw of @ACSCANNJ here:

https://t.co/brdqrHAFTK

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

Volunteers with @ACSCANNJ are calling on @FrankPallone to push for full markup of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection #MCED Screening Coverage Act to improve Americans' access to early detection.

Read more on @TAP_LongBranch:

https://t.co/ol5hRuRvQx

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

Don't miss it--this afternoon, media avail starting at 4:30pm at the MLK Library!

[The Southwester Newspaper @TheSouthwester]

Join SW cancer survivors and @ACSCAN leaders for screening of “In Due Season” on 7/31 at 5:30pm at MLK Library at 901 G St, NW. The film highlights Black Americans caught in the health insurance coverage gap. Rsvp at https://t.co/VGgUclr7nI

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

Governor Murphy signs legislation to alleviate New Jerseyans’ medical debt; patient advocates applaud state leaders for passing bipartisan bill to reduce the burden of disease in NJ.

More from @QuintonLaw of @ACSCANNJ here:

https://t.co/QsLOBAGYkL

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

Thank you for your coverage of this critical development for health care in PA!

[Jessica Delfino @JessDWriter]

Biomarker testing will be covered by insurance in Pa., as it is in several other states, re: @RepKyleMullins @RepBryanCutler https://t.co/lH6F2odk6x

[ZERO Prostate Cancer @ZEROCancer]

ZERO stands with @ACSCAN in urging Governor @JohnCarneyDE to immediately sign a crucial bill that will improve access to lifesaving #prostatecancer screenings for high-risk men in Delaware. The Delaware legislature recently passed the bill. Read more at https://t.co/wQWI521PSG.

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

Without a deal on paid leave in NY, patients must wait longer yet for this critical relief.

As @ACSCAN_NY shared with @EliseKlineNews & @WENYTV, patients are again forced with an impossible choice between their physical & financial health.

https://t.co/Da6pvRBEYf

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

With @GovernorShapiro's signature today, PA has expanded access to biomarker testing--to the delight and benefit of many across the state.

Advocates with @ACSCANPA and beyond are grateful to our state leaders for acting without delay to get this done.

https://t.co/t6T3loi3jQ

[Governor Josh Stein @NC_Governor]

Freeing people from medical debt can be life-changing for North Carolina families. Today, Gov. Cooper and NCDHHS Sec. @KodyKinsley announced a plan to relieve a potential $4 billion in existing medical debt for low and middle-income North Carolinians.

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

Cheryl Campbell, volunteer with @ACSCANPA, told
@Jaxon__White of @LancasterOnline when speaking about PA's biomarker testing bill, "It can save lives." Experts agree and patients are ready for @GovernorShapiro to sign HB 1754 into law.
https://t.co/YKJ2gJBQan

[Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸 @RepBrianFitz]

🚨 A momentous day marked by two legislative wins at the @WaysandMeansGOP Committee: the passage of the Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2023 and H.R. 2407, the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.

But what made the day truly special was the opportunity to be joined by the incredible Kessler McLaughlin of Sellersville, a cancer survivor and fierce champion and advocate. Kessler volunteers with @AmericanCancer and relentlessly advocates for critical legislation like H.R. 2407, which creates a pathway for Medicare to cover emerging blood-based cancer screenings that have the potential to catch cancer earlier than ever before.

As Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus, I look forward to continuing working alongside Kessler in our shared mission to advance cancer research and funding, increase access to screenings and life-saving treatments, and improve the lives of people with cancer and cancer survivors. Thank you to Kessler for your inspiring efforts and my colleagues for your support!

[Karen Knudsen, MBA PhD @DrKarenKnudsen]

Breaking news from my own home state— PA is poised to enact legislation that facilitates matching cancer patients to the right therapy, the first time. So critical to improve outcomes!

Looking forward to @GovernorShapiro signing this bill into law!! ⁦ https://t.co/XLUrSOaRMy

[ACS CAN Pennsylvania @ACSCANPA]

BREAKING: The PA Senate acted unanimously to improve access to biomarker testing for Pennsylvanians who stand to benefit. 🎉

We're eager to see @GovernorShapiro sign this bill into law, equipping more patients with the tools to best fight their illness.

https://t.co/9f35fvMyNd

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

Today's quote of the day in @politiconj with @MattFriedmanNJ is a call from leading health organizations, including @ACSCANNJ, urging @SenPresScutari to advance S1493 and ensure casino workers' right to breath clean, smoke-free air.

https://t.co/Z8YSPxtStA

[Casey O'Neill @Case_Oneill1]

We're so close to seeing Pennsylvania break down a key barrier patients face in accessing precision medicine!

With HB 1754, we can do so much good in PA. @ACSCANPA hopes PA state senators agree.

@PennLive

[ACS CAN Pennsylvania @ACSCANPA]

The PA Senate has an opportunity to bring the promise of precision medicine to so many Pennsylvanian patients, providing hope to families across the state.
We hope our state leaders act to improve access to biomarker testing without delay. @PennLive
https://t.co/PvCpqgRBbJ