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Kansas Cancer Policy Forum: Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Kansas

... Cancer Policy Forum, a premiere event that brings together key leaders and decision makers in business, education, medical research, cancer care, government, and health policy. This event not only helps unite those in Kansas who are fighting to end cancer, but serves to empower ACS CAN, and its work to ... about the unique challenges of access to care for cancer treatment in rural Kansas. Rural states like Kansas face unique challenges related to health policy issues including cancer prevention, detection and treatment. This year’s forum will bring together diverse expert perspectives ...

Cancer Survivors Connect with New York State Lawmakers for ‘Cancer Action Day’

... would eliminate cost-sharing for lung cancer screenings and follow-up tests for all eligible New Yorkers insured through a state-regulated health plan, including Medicaid. “We need to do better in detecting lung cancer in New York. Screening is incredibly effective but very few New Yorkers who are eligible for screening actually receive it. This is often because the cost burden for follow-up care is too high and inhibits people from completing the lifesaving screening process,” said Nesbitt. She was joined by fellow ACS CAN volunteer ... and looking to the state for real support,” said Betler. “Had the state’s paid leave programs enabled me to receive job protection, health insurance continuation and a livable wage, I might’ve weathered the storm without half the trauma that I still carry with me today, 17 ...

American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement: White House’s Cancer Moonshot National Cancer Plan

... delivery of precision cancer treatments. ACS CAN will advocate for robust and sustained federal funding annually for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, to promote development of innovative cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. Eliminate ... resources in their communities. ACS CAN will pursue federal and state policies nationwide that reduce cancer disparities through access to health insurance coverage, addressing financial toxicity through increasing care affordability, and reducing barriers that lead to more diverse enrollment in clinical trials. Deliver Best Care: Our health care system ...

2017 ACS CAN Tulsa Cancer Policy Forum

... and clinical trials across the country and in Green Country. We will also discuss public policy opportunities that could further advance the health of Oklahomans. Guests will include leading researchers, oncologists, health professionals, citizen-volunteers, health care advocates, and other interested individuals.  Questions will be taken during the event.    The American Cancer Society Cancer Action ...

January 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... in the future, Congress has been demonstrating increased support as evidenced by their increasing funding for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute budgets in the final 2012 fiscal year spending bill.   During the speech, ACS CAN held its annual State of ... a national priority in 2012. In addition, ACS CAN President Chris Hansen shared his thoughts on the address in a new video .   AFFORDABLE CARE ACT   Training Opportunity TODAY Today (Wednesday, February 8) at 2:00 pm ET, ACS CAN will host a webinar on the Affordable Care Act-created ... Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP). PCIP is a high risk pool for people with pre-existing conditions who are currently unable to obtain or afford health insurance. The program is temporary and unable to serve all in need, but it does serve as an important first step to unlocking the health ...

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

... report, an annual snapshot of key state policies, shows many states are falling behind in their efforts to prevent cancer and promote access to health coverage. The report grades states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased access to health care coverage through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, passage of quality of life (palliative care) policies, implementation of ...

Critical Actions to Increase Breast Cancer Screening Rates

... Mammography Day has served as a reminder to women to schedule their annual mammogram because early detection saves lives. The Affordable Care Act ensures that most women can receive mammograms at little or no cost starting at age 40, but there are still millions of low-income, ... access to mammograms or other lifesaving cancer screenings. Thousands of these women live in states that have chosen not to increase access to health care through Medicaid. In fact, a White House report released this summer estimated that the 24 states that had refused to accept available ... the federal funds.) ACS CAN staff and volunteers are working to remind these states that they are missing a tremendous opportunity to reduce the health and economic burden of chronic diseases such as cancer. Many more women will have to continue to rely on the CDC's National Breast and ...

FL Legislative Briefing: The Promise of Precision Medicine in Cancer Care: Improving Patient Access to Targeted Cancer Therapies - A Virtual Event

... click here." EVENT OVERVIEW This educational briefing will provide an overview of the rapidly advancing world of precision medicine in cancer care, as well as the importance of increasing patient access to biomarker testing and targeted cancer therapies.  A panel of experts will discuss ... be treated with targeted therapies, studies have shown improved patient outcomes across cancer types.   As precision medicine shifts the way health care providers and patients think about cancer treatments, it is important to identify and address obstacles to biomarker testing. While ... appropriate biomarker testing relies on a combination of factors including reliable, valid, and relevant tests, insurer coverage, knowledgeable health care providers, and health care facilities equipped with the appropriate testing infrastructure for the efficient and sufficient collection ...

ACS CAN Says Cancer Should be a Top Priority for Supercommittee

... and financial support. As a nation we can avoid at least half of all cancer deaths through better prevention and early detection and access to health care. Prevention by itself has the potential to transform our health system in new and innovative ways that will lead to a healthier population and lower health care costs. We urge full funding of the ...

Advocates Look to Governor Hochul to Address Affordability Concerns across Cancer Continuum in 2025-26 Executive Budget

... Director Michael Davoli: “Coming off Governor Hochul’s State of the State address earlier this week, where access to and the costs of health care were sparingly mentioned, patient advocates are hopeful that the governor prioritizes health care affordability in her executive budget proposal for FY 2025-26.   “Concerns around the cost of living pervade everyday life for most ...

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