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ACS CAN National Forum on Rural Health Care
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, ACS CAN hosted its 15th annual National Forum on the Future of Health Care entitles Cancer Care in Rural America: Improving Acess for Better Outcomes . The event explored policy solutions to the unique issues ... rural communities. A recording from the event, including speaker bios, is available at ACS CAN 15th Annual National Forum on the Future of Health Care Registration . ACS CAN National Forum on Rural Health Care ...
Survivor Views on Rural Health
... Cancer patients and survivors in rural areas are significantly more likely than those in other areas to find it difficult to afford their health care (53%). They are more likely to have incurred medical debt related to the costs of their cancer care (50%) and are more worried about incurring ... difficulty finding in-network providers in their area (38% say this is difficult) and are more likely to report difficulty and delays related to health care provider workforce shortages (23%). Traveling long distances to specialists can be especially difficult (45%). Over a third (37%) of ...
ACS CAN’s Policy Recommendations for Improving Cancer Care in Rural America
... to have limited incomes and face serious financial hardship. [iii] People who reside in rural areas face significant barriers to accessing care, limited primary care and public health capacity, limited access to clinical trials, cancer screening and prevention, higher rates of tobacco use, are more likely to face food ... cancer care in rural and remote areas. ACS CAN's Policy Agenda contains policy recommendations related to: Access to Care Primary Care & Public Health Capacity Clinical Trials and Research Screening Commercial Tobacco Control Nutrition Patient Supportive Care [i] Kirkwood MK, Bruinooge SS, ...