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How Much Does Cancer Cost? New Report Examines Expected Patient Costs for Common Cancer Diagnoses
Washington, D.C.—The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today released its first report examining the costs of treating cancer, and specifically the out-of-pocket portion patients face. The report ... organization’s annual national policy forum, found U.S. cancer patients paid nearly $4 billion in out-of-pocket costs in 2014 and the disease cost the country $87.8 billion in cancer-related health care spending. The report examines costs for three of the most common cancers—breast, ...
New Report: Cancer Survivors Face High Costs of Care and Debt Years After Treatment
WASHINGTON, D.C.—December 8, 2022 —The costs of being diagnosed with cancer last long after the diagnosis and initial treatment putting cancer survivors at increased risk for lifelong financial hardship, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The report, The Costs of Cancer Survivorship , examines several of the long-term expenses cancer survivors face in the years after they ... products offered to patients to pay their medical bills are not predatory. Capping all out-of-pocket costs in Medicare. Addressing unexpected cost-sharing for cancer screenings. Requiring coverage for cancer-related fertility preservation services. “While we’ve made significant ...
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 ...
Repealing Individual Mandate in Tax Bill Likely to Increase Patient Costs and Number of Uninsured
Washington, D.C.— Nov. 15, 2017— Today the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to Senate Finance Committee Leadership opposing a provision in the tax bill that would eliminate the mandate that Americans ... more Americans being uninsured by 2027 and would increase premiums by about 10 percent each year. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, follows: “Eliminating the individual mandate risks creating an unbalanced and unsustainable insurance pool. Young and healthy ... uninsured Americans. “Cancer patients, survivors and those at risk for the disease need access to quality insurance coverage at an affordable cost. Willfully undermining a key component of our current health care system without a broader plan in place could be devastating to patients. ...
Proposed Health Plan Rule Changes Could Increase Patient Costs
Washington, D.C.— Today the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, which would set the ... more people becoming uninsured. “Cancer patients and survivors depend on access to quality health care that covers the things they need at a cost they can afford. The changes being proposed in this rule threaten to make that care more expensive and potentially more difficult to obtain. ...
Survey Finds Majority of Cancer Patients and Survivors Would Be Less Likely to Get Recommended Screenings if Costs Were Added
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 11, 2023 – A majority (58%) of cancer patients and survivors say they would be less likely to remain current with their recommended preventive care if it came with a cost, according to a new survey by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Over half (53%) of those surveyed quantified the cost that would present such a barrier at less than $200, with more than a quarter (28%) ...
ACS CAN volunteer invited to attend State of the Union address
Jacqueline Beale, the ACS CAN Maryland State Lead Ambassador volunteer, will attend the State of the Union address as the guest of U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, ... breast cancer survivor, I have been labeled with a pre-existing condition. Because of that label, I am very concerned about the availability and cost of health care if the protections for pre-existing conditions are eliminated,” Jacqueline said. As Congress considers changes to the health ...
Insufficient Coverage and Higher Costs Likely Under Short-Term Plan Rule
Washington, D.C., August 1, 2018— Today the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor and Department of Treasury issued a final rule governing the extension of short-term limited-duration plans. Under the rule, insurers can issue new short-term plans that can be extended for up to 36 months. Previously these policies were limited to three months as a way to protect ...
ACS CAN volunteer invited to attend the State of the Union address
Jacqueline Beale, the ACS CAN Maryland State Lead Ambassador volunteer, will attend the State of the Union address as the guest of U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, ... breast cancer survivor, I have been labeled with a pre-existing condition. Because of that label, I am very concerned about the availability and cost of health care if the protections for pre-existing conditions are eliminated,” Jacqueline said. As Congress considers changes to the health ...
House Subcommittee Considers Bills Addressing Patient Health Care Costs and Access Issues
Washington, D.C.—Today the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will mark-up a series of bills aimed at reducing patient out-of-pocket costs and preserving access to health care. Specifically, the committee will consider a measure that would exempt patients from having to ... Fund for four years at $4 billion annually. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “We welcome today’s committee action focused on reducing patients’ out-of-pocket health care costs and preserving access to ...