Public Policy
Public Policy
Public policies in the form of laws, regulations, and guidelines govern many aspects of life, including healthcare. These policies can affect access to medical care, the costs of that care, how health and genetic information may be used, etc. FORCE actively advocates on behalf of our community, working to ensure that the interests of individuals with or at risk of hereditary cancer are represented.
Check out our 2024 Accomplishments
Federal Policy Initiatives ›
Read highlights of recent federal advocacy efforts and historical information about issues that FORCE engaged in. These efforts represent the unique needs of individuals and families impacted by hereditary cancer, covering issues like genetic counseling, testing and cancer screening guidelines, insurance coverage, genetic privacy, gene patents, drug development and access, etc
State Policy Initiatives ›
Explore our state legislative initiatives on behalf of the hereditary cancer community. We advocate for affordable access to genetic counseling, testing, high-risk “supplemental” cancer screenings, and fertility services, as well as banning genetic discrimination and improving the accessibility of cancer therapies. These efforts make a difference in individual states and contribute to broader change.
Get Involved ›
Advocacy covers a broad range of activities that can improve the lives of people in our community, now and in the future. Stakeholder involvement is crucial to the success of any advocacy effort. Whether you’re a cancer survivor, a person at high risk, a family member of someone affected by hereditary cancer, or a healthcare professional, you can make a difference!