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State Update State policy makers continue debating and discussing whether to expand Medicaid to individuals up to 133 percent the federal poverty level. Since the Supreme Court ruled that the Medicaid expansion provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is optional, nearly a dozen governors have indicated

Statement from Ethan Hasbrouck, NJ Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, regarding passage of revised health insurance exchange bill. “How many times in life do you get a second chance? That’s just what New Jersey has now that both the Senate and Assembly have

State Update State policy makers continue debating and discussing whether to expand Medicaid to individuals up to 133 percent the federal poverty level. Since the Supreme Court ruled that the Medicaid expansion provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is optional, nearly a dozen governors have indicated

October is breast cancer awarness month and the start of a new season. There are certainly a lot of activities planned for this month and we wanted to share a couple with you! Starting this month we will update our page with a Monthly Advocacy Update and beginning in January we will also add our weekly Legislative Updates.

Russ Sciandra Leaves Legacy of Taking on Big Tobacco and Winning It’s no exaggeration to say that Russ Sciandra’s work to reduce the scourge of tobacco has saved thousands of lives. Thanks to Russ’ tireless efforts to convene a community of partners that work together in Albany

A huge thank you to all of our Maryland Ambassadors who attended visits during our Annual ACS CAN Lobby Day on September 13. During our visits with Members, Ambassadors urged them to increase funding for cancer research, prevention and detection programs. In addition, we asked for their support on palliative care legislation.

Statement from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: study proving graphic, emotional anti-smoking ads are effective. “Compelling quit-smoking ads work as part of a comprehensive tobacco prevention and cessation program and demonstrate that New York should increase funding for its

Federal Update Physician networks and hospital systems can play an important role in driving down health care costs and improving quality of care. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation recently released a report titled "Plan Participation in Health Insurance Exchanges: Implications for Competition and Choice" that looks at