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Administration Releases New Nutrition Standards for School Meals

25 de Enero de 2012

WASHINGTON, DC January 25, 2012 Following is a statement on the new nutrition standards for school meals from John R. Seffrin, PhD, CEO of ACS CAN: The updated nutrition standards for school meals, which were released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today, will significantly improve the nutritional quality

Strong Summary of Benefits and Coverage Regulation Critical to Making Informed Choices About Health Benefits

24 de Enero de 2012

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) together with AARP, the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, and Consumers Union sent a letter to the president today urging him to strongly implement a provision of the Affordable Care Act that would give consumers timely access to easy-to-understand information regarding their health benefit options.

Families Affected by Cancer Gather Across the Country to Watch 2012 State of the Union

23 de Enero de 2012

WASHINGTON January 23, 2012 Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are calling on the president to commit to keeping the fight against cancer a top national priority. Cancer advocates will gather across the country tomorrow night to watch President Obama 's State of the Union address, sending a message

1-19-12 Affordable Care Act Update

20 de Enero de 2012
Maine

1-19-12 Affordable Care Act Update

1-19-12 Affordable Care Act Update

20 de Enero de 2012
Massachusetts

Litigation Update One week ago, the American Cancer Society and ACS CAN filed a joint amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court along with the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association in the litigation challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. The brief received

1-19-12 Affordable Care Act Update

20 de Enero de 2012
Vermont

Litigation Update One week ago, the American Cancer Society and ACS CAN filed a joint amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court along with the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association in the litigation challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. The brief received

Gov. Christie Signs Oral Chemo Bill

17 de Enero de 2012
New Jersey

Coverage of Chemotherapy Pills Means More Choice for Cancer Patients Statement from Blair Horner,Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding signing of bill to guarantee price parity for orally administered chemotherapy treatments “Many new chemotherapy drugs come in pill form that patients can

Reaction to NJ State of the State Address

17 de Enero de 2012
New Jersey

NEEDS OF THE UNINSURED MUST BE ADDRESSED Reaction from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, to Governor Christie's 2012 State of the State "New Jersey has experienced a growing number of uninsured. According to the US Census, more than

ACS on Gov. Cuomo's Proposed Budget

17 de Enero de 2012
Nueva York

Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Gov. Cuomo’s proposed 2012-2013 state budget. “Gov. Cuomo properly diagnoses cancer issues as a priority, but initial review shows some of his recommended therapies may be too weak. While we are encouraged that