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How Much Does Cancer Cost? New Report Adds Up the Financial Burden of a Cancer Diagnosis
Washington, D.C.—The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today released a report detailing the costs of treating cancer, specifically out-of-pocket costs typical cancer patients face. The report found U.S. cancer patients in 2018 spent $5.6 billion in out-of-pocket costs for cancer treatment. Overall, the disease cost the country $183 billion in direct cancer-related health care spending in 2015—an amount that is projected to increase to $246 billion by ...
Survey: Half of Cancer Patients and Survivors Report Incurring Cancer-Related Medical Debt; Over 70% Are Worried About Affording Care
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The cost of cancer care is substantially impacting the lives of cancer patients and survivors, forcing them to make significant lifestyle changes, and ... some to incur long-term medical debt. According to a new Survivor Views survey from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), a majority of patients and survivors say they were unprepared for the costs of their care both in terms of their ability to pay for it (54%) ...
Bill Introduced in US House of Representatives Extends Medicaid Coverage in US Territories
... the US territories is set to expire September 30, 2021, if action is not taken. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “For individuals facing a cancer diagnosis without access to quality, affordable health coverage, insurance coverage through Medicaid ... with cancer at a later stage when the disease is more costly to treat and survival less likely. We look forward to working with Members of Congress to extend funding for this lifesaving program. Doing so is critical to reducing health disparities, especially cancer disparities, ...
Patient Groups Urge District Court to Uphold Expansion of Critical Access to Affordable Health Insurance for DACA Recipients
Washington, D.C. – October 2, 2024 – Today, patient groups representing millions of individuals with serious diseases and health conditions filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief strongly urging the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota to deny a motion for a stay and preliminary injunction ... the following statement on today’s filing: “Access to affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage ensures that people can prevent, detect and treat serious illnesses and health conditions, and is critical for surviving chronic diseases like cancer. “Since the ...
Federal Action Approving Wave of Applications to Weaken Medicaid Programs Amid Pandemic and Recession Will Prove Deadly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The approval of Tennessee’s Medicaid 1115 Research and Demonstration waiver by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) today is the latest in a wave of approvals in the last few months of waivers that all weaken the state programs. The approval of Tennessee’s 1115 waiver will allow for a ... engagement activities. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “The 1115 waivers approved by CMS in the last few months of this administration do not promote the objectives of the Medicaid program. ...
President Biden Doubles Down on His Call to End Cancer as We Know It in State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C.— In his State of the Union address tonight, President Biden again called on the nation to work together to end cancer as we know it. “The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) have a long track record of programs, public policies and advocacy aligned with the President’s priorities for ending cancer as we know it ... for middle income Americans to purchase coverage on the exchange will help ensure continued progress in our efforts against cancer by reducing cost burdens in accessing care. “Millions of Americans have seen their monthly premiums significantly decline, including many whose premiums ...
Oklahoma Becomes 37th State to Increase Access to Health Coverage Through Medicaid
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans approval of Medicaid expansion will improve health outcomes and reduce cancer disparities for 2 00,000 citizens now eligible for health care coverage. On Tuesday, a majority of voters responded "yes" to Question 802, which asked if Medicaid should be fully expand ed to low-income adults earning less than ... permitted under the federal health law . The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) president. “T his victory is an incredible development for public health in Oklahoma , which currently has the second-highest ...
Congress Prioritizes Cancer Research with $2.5 Billion Increase for NIH and $408 Million for NCI in FY 2023 Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Early this morning Congress released a proposed FY 2023 funding deal that includes an increase of $2.5 billion for biomedical research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), $408 million more for cancer research at the National ... or improve access to palliative care. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: Cancer Research “Cancer research is one of the most promising fields of biomedical discovery and sustained year-over-year increases ... trials act which would address ancillary costs when enrollees must travel, such as transportation and lodging, which for too long have been cost barriers for participation. “A five-year extension of additional federal funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico and a permanent extension ...
District Court Decision Temporarily Blocks Critical Access to Affordable Health Insurance for DACA Recipients in 19 States
Washington, D.C. – December 10, 2024 – On December 9, the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota granted a preliminary injunction in the case of Kansas v. United States. This decision temporarily blocks the Final Rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which ... eligibility to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients in 19 states. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and other patient groups representing millions of individuals with serious diseases and health conditions filed an amicus curiae (friend of ...
New Legislation Aims to Increase Early Cancer Detection in Medicare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today aims to improve access to new and innovative cancer screenings among Medicare beneficiaries in order to increase early detection of more cancers for more Americans. The Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2020 would establish a Medicare benefit category for ... testing innovations. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Detecting cancer early can be the difference between life and death. When cancer is caught early, it is often easier and less costly to ...