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Regulation Gives Consumers and Patients Critical Information About Health Benefits

9 de Febrero de 2012

Washington, D.C. -- February 9, 2012 -- The administration today issued a final rule that defines the standard information that health insurers must provide to consumers about the benefits offered in their plans. Following is a statement from Stephen Finan, senior director of policy at the American Cancer Society Cancer

Another Smoke-Free Victory in South Carolina

7 de Febrero de 2012
Nacional

On the evening of Monday, February 6, the city of North Myrtle Beach passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance.ξξThis victoryξbrings theξgrandξtotal of smoke-free communities in South Carolina to 43.ξ Congratulations, North Myrtle Beach!

Three Early Successes for States in the South

3 de Febrero de 2012
Nacional

We have had some very important developments already this year in three of our states: Arkansas After five years of the stateξBreast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Programξin Arkansas declining in the number of women they serve, theξprogram expects an increase of services to 30-40% more women this

Tan Ban Passes Assembly; Where is the Senate?

31 de Enero de 2012
Nueva York

Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Assembly passage of bill to ban indoor tanning to minors. “Indoor tanning is dangerous and kids should not be exposed to it – that’s the clear message that the Assembly is sending by

Initial Guidance on Essential Health Benefits Leaves Questions about the Guarantee of Adequate and Affordable Coverage for Cancer Patients

31 de Enero de 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- January 31, 2012 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the Essential Health Benefits Bulletin -- the first communication from the administration laying out guidelines for determining a minimum standard of

Some Funding Proposals to Offset Payroll Tax Extension Could Hurt Cancer Patients and Survivors

30 de Enero de 2012

WASHINGTON -- January 30, 2012 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network sent a letter to House and Senate Conference Committee members, urging them to protect families affected by cancer by opposing any cuts to the Prevention and Public Health Fund and any further cuts to the health insurance

1-26-12 Affordable Care Act Update

27 de Enero de 2012
Maine

Federal Update Summary of Benefits Coverage This week the chief executive officers of ACS CAN, the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, Consumers Union, and AARP sent a letter to the president urging him to issue a strong, final regulation on

1-26-12 Affordable Care Act Update

27 de Enero de 2012
Massachusetts

Federal Update Summary of Benefits Coverage This week the chief executive officers of ACS CAN, the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, Consumers Union, and AARP sent a letter to the president urging him to issue a strong, final regulation on

Cancer Brief #1: Tobacco Control

27 de Enero de 2012
Nueva York

This Cancer Brief is one of a series of examinations of cancer in New York State. Each of these Briefs offers policymakers and the public information on how best to combat cancer or its impacts on patients through policy changes.