Iowa governor signs law to speed cancer screenings
#CancerScreening #IowaHealthcareIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the "Patients First Act" to eliminate prior authorization for cancer screenings, speeding access. The law bans AI-only denials, sets insurer deadlines, and improves transparency. Iowa has the second-highest cancer rate in the U.S. read more
Advocates push to break taboo on colon cancer talks
#ColorectalCancer #CancerScreeningAdvocates urge normalizing "poop talk" to overcome stigma delaying colorectal cancer detection. Rising cases in under-50s are preventable via colonoscopies or fecal tests. Self-advocacy is vital for younger patients, as late-stage diagnoses are common. Open conversations can save lives. read more