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Cancer Advocates Highlight Innovations in Research and Cancer Early Detection at ACS CAN Idaho Policy Forum on Sept. 15
... cancer. Thanks in part to advances in cancer research and treatment, we are saving more lives than ever. But cancer remains a critical public health problem and getting new and affordable therapies from the research lab to the patient will require collaborative solutions from researchers, business leaders, health care providers and policymakers. On Wednesday, September 15, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host a virtual ...
The Globe: Protect coverage for state’s most vulnerable cancer patients
... Action Network, Wilder More than 31,000 people in Minnesota will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Many of these individuals are receiving health care coverage through the state’s Medicaid program. For them, this program will be their lifeline. Currently, legislation being considered in the ... patients, survivors and many other individuals managing serious, chronic conditions being denied access to timely, appropriate and life-saving health care and treatments. I stood beside both my parents as they died of cancer. I know firsthand that battling cancer is often sickening and ...
North Carolina Senate Passes Legislation That Will Hurt Cancer Patients and Survivors
Today, the North Carolina Senate voted to approve legislation that would exempt self-funded, nonprofit health plans from all state and federal insurance regulation. Under the bill, these plans would be able charge people more based on their health history or age, exclude coverage for essential health services like prescription drugs or hospitalization; and set arbitrary annual or ... patients and survivors would once again face exorbitant premiums or be required to pay so much for coverage that they are unable to afford the care they need. “Those who do enroll in these plans are likely to find their coverage entirely inadequate should they face an unexpected ...
Medicaid is a lifeline for cancer patients, survivors & their families
Medicaid is under attack. Congress is considering massive, rushed cuts to this essential program that provides lifesaving health care to over 80 million people in the United States—including cancer patients, survivors, and their families. 0 Medicaid is a lifeline for cancer ...
Senate Rejects Resolution to Halt Short-Term Insurance Changes and Preserve Patient Protections
... rejected a resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would have prevented the extension and expansion of short-term limited duration health insurance plans (STLD) as allowed under a new rule from the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor and Treasury. The rule allows insurers to issue – for up to 36 months – so-called short-term health ... president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “Today the Senate missed an opportunity to protect health care coverage for cancer patients, survivors and all those with serious medical conditions. “The final short-term health plan rule could divide ...
Some Insurance Plans Come with Higher Patient Costs
The Problem The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped individuals with pre-existing conditions like cancer access comprehensive health insurance and afford their care. But the law is at risk of being dismantled. The risks of losing ACA protections are clear when you look at current plans that do not have to ...
Medicaid is in danger. Act now.
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week - possibly later today - on a bill that would decimate health care for millions of people, including cancer patients. Urge your House Representative to vote NO on this bill today. 0 Medicaid is in danger. Act ...
2023 Virginia Session Summary
... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, expanded access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Virginians touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... In 2023, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Virginia General Assembly, the Virginia Department of Health, the Insurance Commissioner, and the Governor’s office in support of the following priorities: Reducing the Toll of Tobacco Cigar Tax: ...
ACS CAN’s Dick Woodruff Testifies Against Graham-Cassidy Bill
... the patient protections implemented under current law, including those for people with pre-existing conditions. “We recognize that the current health care law requires bipartisan fixes. But we oppose the Graham-Cassidy bill because of the potential negative impact it would have on the 1.6 million ... insurers to: Charge cancer patients and survivors far higher rates to make coverage unaffordable Eliminate coverage for cancer care in their health plans Re-institute arbitrary caps on annual and lifetime coverage Already, thousands of people have called their Senators asking them to ...
New Report Shows Significant Opportunities Remain for States to Pass Policies to Save Lives and Money from Cancer
... state policies, indicates that as the nation is looking toward more state-driven solutions to address chronic disease prevention and access to health coverage, many states are actually falling behind in this area. “State lawmakers are in a unique position with proven opportunities at ... patients. By passing the proven policies laid out in this report, state lawmakers will not only be saving lives, they’ll be reducing long-term health care costs that can be reinvested back into state economies.” This 15 th edition of How Do You Measure Up? grades states in nine specific areas ...
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