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Survivor Views: Preventive Care Coverage, Medical Debt, & Food Insecurity
Overview The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change, as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As part of this effort, ACS CAN deploys surveys to better understand cancer patient and survivor experiences and perspectives, through our Survivor Views ... v. Becerra case which could challenge the ACA requirement that most private insurance plans cover recommended preventive care services without cost sharing. Finding ways to help cancer patients stay out of medical debt and reduce the negative impacts of medical debt they have already ...
Survivor Views: Patient Satisfaction by Gender
Overview The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gives voice to cancer patients and survivors on critical public policy issues that affect their lives. As part of this effort, ACS CAN deploys surveys to better understand cancer patient and survivor experiences and perspectives, through our Survivor Views ... as a result of their self-advocacy and follow-up. Seventeen percent felt they needed follow up care but did not seek it due to concerns about cost or coverage. Detailed Survey Findings: Women Twice as Likely as Men to Report Middling Ratings of Their Experiences Overall, the vast majority ...
Survivor Views: One in Ten Impacted by Recent Drug Shortages
Overview The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change, as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As part of this effort, ACS CAN deploys surveys to better understand cancer patient and survivor experiences and perspectives, through our Survivor Views ... they were a good candidate for it, however most (69%) did not discuss it with their doctor. Nine percent did not have biomarker testing due to cost or coverage concerns. Telehealth Four-in-five agree it is important for cancer patients to have access to telehealth services from out of ...