House Committee Focuses on Public Health with Increased Tobacco Tax, Greater Access to Affordable Health Care
The House Ways and Means Committee is expected to vote today on legislation that if enacted would greatly improve public health.
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House Committee Votes on Policies to Improve Health Care Affordability and Availability for Millions of Americans
Washington, D.C.—The House Energy and Commerce Committee will vote today on legislation that would greatly improve the availability and affordability of health care for millions of Americans.
Patient Groups Praise National Paid Family and Medical Leave Program in Reconciliation Bill
More than a dozen patient advocacy organizations are commending the House Ways and Means Committee as it begins considering details of legislation to create the country’s first ever national paid family and medical leave program as part of the budget reconciliation package.
Tennessee Medicaid Changes Would Harm Cancer Patients and Survivors; Waiver Should Be Rescinded
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) made clear its strong objections to Tennessee’s Medicaid waiver request today in comments filed with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS).
Declaración de la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer y la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer sobre el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama de la senadora Amy Klobuchar
Washington, D.C. — Enviamos nuestros mejores deseos a la senadora Amy Klobuchar, demócrata de Minnesota, mientras comparte su experiencia personal con el cáncer de mama en etapa inicial. Las declaraciones recientes de la senadora Klobuchar sobre la importancia de las pruebas de detección de rutina y el seguimiento son recordatorios de que la detección temprana del cáncer puede brindar la mejor oportunidad para un tratamiento exitoso.
FDA Fails to Meet Court-Ordered E-Cigarette Deadline Leaving Harmful Products on the Market Indefinitely
Washington, D.C.—Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to meet its court-ordered deadline to rule on all e-cigarette and other tobacco product manufacturers’ applications to keep their harmful products on the market.
Leading Public Health Groups: Augusta Cigar Bar Exemption Will Jeopardize Health of Workers, Youth and the Black Community
AUGUSTA, GA — September 7, 2021 — Today, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission approved an amendment to the county’s smoke-free ordinance that will allow smoking in certain indoor spaces.
Cancer Patients and Survivors Call For Strong Patient Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury to put cancer patients and survivors first when implementing rules around surprise medical bills.
FDA Denial of Additional 300,000 Flavored E-Cigarette Products Puts Public Health over Industry Profits
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) to 31 companies who sought to sell 300,000 flavored electronic cigarettes. The decision requires these manufacturers to remove those identified products already on the market.
Cancer Advocates Highlight Innovations in Research and Cancer Early Detection at ACS CAN Idaho Policy Forum on Sept. 15
This year roughly 10,240 Idahoans will be diagnosed with cancer. Thanks in part to advances in cancer research and treatment, we are saving more lives than ever.