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Survey Finds Almost One-third of Adults Have Been More Than One Year Behind on Cancer Screenings

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new survey by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that 31% of adults have been more than one year behind on cancer screenings. 53% of those respondents cited out-of-pocket costs as a ... said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “To ensure equitable health care, it is crucial for policymakers to increase access to no-cost or low-cost cancer screening programs, through expanded insurance coverage, community outreach, and public health initiatives.” The data was ...

Steps Governor Hochul Can Take to Make New York a Leader in Health Equity

... years. New York has seen declines in both cancer incidence and mortality from breakthroughs in research and treatment, but there is still a lot of work to be done. If New York aims to remain a national leader in cancer care, as I believe the Empire State is meant to be, our elected ... and diagnostic services. In this, Governor Hochul has the opportunity to make New York a health equity champion. There are steps she can take now as well as in the coming year to ensure equitable and impactful policy becomes law. Let’s walk through them, starting with actions ... two bipartisan bills limiting New Yorkers’ out-of-pocket health expenses. The first, A2085-A / S906-B, or the Colorectal Cancer Screening Cost Sharing Removal Act, requires that every state-regulated health plan covers 100% of the cost of colorectal cancer screening beginning at age ...

ACS CAN Supports the “Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act” (H.R. 4286)

Background Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women with 127,070 deaths expected in the U.S. in 2023. An estimated 238,340 new cases of lung cancer will be ... to be treated successfully. Research has shown that access to yearly low-dose CT (LDCT) scans to screen people at higher risk of lung cancer can save lives. Yet despite recommendations for lung cancer screening since 2013 from both the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Preventive ... (D‑NY-26) and Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL-14) the “Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act:” Provides coverage without cost-sharing for lung cancer screening as recommended by USPSTF to the traditional Medicaid population. Provides coverage for tobacco cessation as ...

Request for Proposals for ACS CAN NYS Lobbying and Legislative Consultant

... Lobbying and Legislative Consultant Contract   Request for Proposal Date: November 19, 2015 Response Due Date: December 4, 2015     Statement of Confidentiality All recipients of this document must treat this Request for Proposal (RFP) as confidential and must not disclose it to any party ... recipients’ employees on a need to know basis, or other individuals authorized under a written Confidential Disclosure Agreement signed by ACS CAN and the recipient. If the recipient does not agree with these provisions, this RFP must be immediately returned.   1.0  American Cancer ... Consideration will be made of: The proposed level of service and performance standards Demonstrated knowledge of legislative process Cost to value ratio Vendor industry reputation and experience   While cost will remain a critical decision factor, quality, level of service and ...

ACS CAN Applauds Iowa Legislature for Passing Budget that Prioritizes Cancer Prevention

... The Iowa Legislature approved a budget bill today that includes initiatives supported by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) to improve cancer prevention, early detection and treatment. The budget includes funding for Iowa’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs, which are proven to save lives and dollars. Tobacco use continues to be the number one cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S. In fact, smoking leads to a third of all cancer deaths in our country.  Smoking currently costs Iowa close to $1.3 billion in health care costs each year and claims more than 5,100 ...

New Report Shows State Lawmakers Can Do More to Prevent, Reduce Cancer

... solutions to prevent and fight cancer, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality grades states on the strength of evidence-based policies that help to prevent cancer, which kills roughly 1,670 people a day nationwide, forces patients to pay nearly $4 billion in out-of-pocket expenses every year and in 2015 cost the country more than $80 billion in direct medical expenditures.  The report, an annual snapshot of key state policies, shows many states ...

ACS CAN Releases 13th Annual How Do You Measure Up Report

... would prevent cancer, reduce youth smoking, improve access to cancer care and significantly reduce health care costs. Those are the conclusions of ACS CAN's 13th annual How Do You Measure Up Report. The report, released at the recent National Conference of State Legislatures annual meeting, is intended to provide state lawmakers with accurate, evidence-based information policy approaches that can ...

Cancer Advocates Excited for Possibilities to Improve Breast Cancer Screening Access, Celebrate Senate’s Passing of HB 1283

... a “do not pass” in committee, House Bill 1283 passed the full Senate on Monday behind strong Senate voices who took a stand on behalf of North Dakotans who might need additional breast cancer screenings beyond mammograms. HB 1283, sponsored by Rep. Karen Karls of Bismarck, would ... abnormal finding on a screening mammogram or supplemental imaging because of certain risk factors. The steps needed for a clean bill of health can cost thousands out of pocket. These patients are often put in position of choosing between a full medical workup or paying for a month’s worth of ...

ACS CAN Says Cancer Should be a Top Priority for Supercommittee

WASHINGTON – September 13, 2011 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on the deficit "supercommittee" to make cancer a top priority during negotiations over a deficit reduction package. ACS CAN President Christopher W. Hansen sent a letter today to the 12 members of the supercommittee and other members of Congress calling on them to help to ensure additional progress in the fight against cancer, which kills 1,500 people in America each day. "When ...

Statement on NYS Audit of School Nutrition in NYC

... found that junk food is routinely sold in New York City schools through vending machines and school stores.  These sales undermine efforts of the federal and state governments and the New York City Department of Education to reduce obesity rates and promote healthy eating habits among students.  The science has shown that one third of all cancer deaths can be attributed to a poor diet high in fatty, non-nutritional foods and to a lack of exercise.  In New York State, 11,000 cancer deaths a year ... to students during the school day.  The Comptroller's audits, in combination with his special report on the significant health related cost impact of this issue, provide critical direction on why and how we must focus greater attention on where young people spend a significant part ...

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