Quinn signs law reducing breast cancer treatment disparity in Illinois

The often confusing and scary world that accompanies a breast cancer diagnosis is about to get a little easier.

Gov. Pat Quinn approved a law aimed at reducing the disparity experienced by poor, immigrant and minority women as they seek treatment and payment options.

The law increases Medicaid reimbursements for mammograms and screenings and gives Medicaid providers bonus payments for using best practice screening and treatments. It also pushes for more awareness and education for at-risk women.

In addition, it requires insurers to cover pain medication for women receiving treatment and gives women easier access to screenings.

See the full story at the Chi-Town Daily News.