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... Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on September 14, 2016. Governor Hutchinson was a lead on key public health issues impacting Arkansans’ fight against cancer. In the 18 months that he has been in office, Governor Hutchinson and his administration have: Created the Arkansas Works program which increased access to health care through Medicaid providing coverage to more than 250,000 more Arkansans Sustained funding for the state’s cancer prevention, screening and ...

... a barrier to lifesaving colorectal cancer screenings for Medicare beneficiaries. Colorectal cancer screenings are covered in full under private health insurance plans as a result of the preventive care provisions of the Affordable Care Act. However, a loophole in Medicare allows for cost-sharing if a polyp is discovered and removed during a ... worked tirelessly with their Members of Congress to extend to Medicare beneficiaries the coverage and peace of mind that individuals on private health plans currently enjoy. “With nearly 150,000 individuals in America expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year alone and ...

... little or nothing to do the right thing. In most cases, these solutions will save the state millions and perhaps billions of dollars through health care cost reductions and increased worker productivity. So, how does your state measure up? Read the report: How Do You Measure Up?       HOW DO ...

... to check for cervical cancer at doctors’ offices. However, women in developing countries often do not have the same type of access to medical care. This year, ACS CAN launched a new global cervical cancer initiative aimed at reducing deaths from cervical cancer by increasing access to the ... cervical cancer screenings to women and girls around the world. The goal is to work with Congress to secure a budget increase for U.S. global health programs that deals with cancer prevention and screening programs.  In October, ACS CAN brought together leading health experts and cancer advocates for an event on Capitol Hill.   Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Nita Lowey spoke at the event. ...