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2017 ACS CAN Maryland Health Policy Forum on Access to Care

The ACS CAN Policy Forum on Access to Health Care was held on October 12th at the Universith of Maryland Medical Center and brought together Maryland’s key decision makers and leaders in business, education, medical research, cancer care, and government to explore federal and state health care policies and its impact on the delivery of cancer care, hospital administration, and innovation in cancer treatments.  This premier ...

Palliative Care Patient Information Act

Gov. Paterson has signed "The Palliative Care Patient Information Act," strongly backed by the American Cancer Society, which is designed to give patients and their families more control ... a bill to provide patients access to information about palliative care, pain treatments and end of life care options. The legislation requires health care providers to offer their patients who are diagnosed with a terminal illness information and counseling about treatments and options, ... though it does not require patients and/or families to participate in that counseling. Inadequate treatment of pain is a significant public health problem in the United States. . · Pain is one of the most common and most feared symptoms of cancer. The perception that pain is associated ...

Palliative Care Legislation Signed in Maryland

... advances in their own efforts. On Thursday, Maryland became the first state to enact legislation that will help improve access to palliative care for people with serious illnesses and their families. It's a victory worth celebrating! The Hospitals Establishment of Palliative Care Programs in Maryland bill requires the establishment of at least five palliative care pilot programs - as selected by the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) - in hospitals with at least 50 beds. The pilot programs must follow certain procedures and are required to collaborate with health care providers to measure whether the pilot programs impact health care costs, improve access to health care and enhance patient choice. The ...

Palliative Care Advances in the Texas House

On Tuesday, April 14, our palliative care legislation (HB 1874) received its first hearing and passed out of the House Public Health Committee unanimously on April 17. We're grateful ... Association American Lung Association Baylor Scott & White The Cancer Clinic of Bryan Coalition of Texans with Disabilities Livestrong Parkland Health & Hospital System PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America) Seton Healthcare Family St. Joseph Health System Texas Academy of ...

Palliative Care Legislation Moves Forward in Congress

Washington, D.C. – Today the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health is scheduled to markup the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). The bipartisan bill would increase federal research funding for palliative care, including symptom and pain management, and would establish palliative care education and training programs for doctors, nurses and other health professionals. It would also create a national public education and awareness campaign to educate patients and providers about the ...

ACS CAN holds policy forum on palliative care

On October 13,2016 a Policy Forum on Palliative Care that brought together key leaders and decision makers in business, education, medical research, cancer care, government, and health policy.  This event helped to unite those in Maryland who are fighting to end cancer. Thank you to Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer ... of Federal Relations, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.  Dr. Christopher Kearney, Medical Director of Palliative Medicine, MedStar Health Lisa Cook, Medical Oncology Nurse, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health in Easton, Marylan Thanks also to Dr. Kevin Cullen, ...

Rhode Island Paving the Way for Palliative Care

When the Palliative Care/Quality of Life Legislation was signed into law on July 11, 2013, Rhode Island became the state leading the nation in palliative care ... Care Consumer and Professional Information Education Program. The overarching goal is to require Palliative Care Access in Rhode Island Health Facilities, establish a system for identifying patients or residents who could benefit from palliative care, and provide information about ... access to appropriate palliative care services for patients or residents with serious illness. ACS CAN will work with ACS and the Department of Health to lead the implementation of the state Palliative Care Advisory Council. The Council will create availibility, awareness and utilization in ...

11.24.14 News Release: Palliative Care Collaborative Announced

... Release November 24, 2014 For media inquiries, contact: Marc Kaplan – 518-796-1038 (cell)  [email protected] New York State Palliative Care Collaborative Announced to Promote Improved Quality of Life for Those with Chronic or Life-Limiting Illnesses Albany, NY-November 24, 2014--Thanksgiving is a time when families gather and appreciate their blessings.  Health care professionals often recommend this time of year to have frank, honest discussions with loved ones about appropriate care for those living with chronic and serious health conditions.  That’s why the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ...

Palliative Care Bill Passes, Moves to the Texas Senate

... May 6 the Texas House voted 145-0 to approve HB 1874 , ACS CAN-supported legislation to improve our understanding of the barriers to palliative care in our state.   Senator Joan Huffman has stepped forward to carry the bill in the Senate, for which we are grateful. The bill is now awaiting a hearing in the Texas Senate Health and Human Services committee. We will do our utmost to keep the bill moving forward during the last month of our state session. Palliative Care Bill Passes, Moves to the Texas Senate ...

First Meeting of Maine's Palliative Care Advisory Council

First Meeting of Maine’s Palliative Care Advisory Council AUGUSTA – January 26, 2015 – This week will mark the first meeting of Maine’s Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council. The meeting will aim to develop a working definition of palliative care in Maine, set ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

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