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ACS CAN Volunteers Urge the Passage of Prescription Cost Amendments

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – February 2, 2023 - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) hosted a Cancer Action Day at the Utah State Capitol building today. ACS CAN volunteers, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers met with lawmakers and urged them to support legislation that will address high out-of-pocket drug costs.  Cancer patients and many Utahns with chronic conditions face hardship when faced with medical bills, including prescription ... While these programs allow the enrollee to use copay assistance, the amount of the support does not count towards the enrollee’s out-of-pocket cost obligations. Patients are often left with significant and surprise costs.  To get involved, visit www.fightcancer.org/utah or follow ACS CAN ...

Cancer Patients, Survivors Rally Support for Reduced Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH– February 2, 2024 –Dozens of cancer survivors, patients, providers, and caregivers rallied at the state capitol Friday, asking lawmakers to support a bill to reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Utahns. SB 152 , sponsored by Rep. Curtis Bramble, was the focus of ‘Utah Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). People living with complex, chronic illnesses often rely on copay assistance programs to help pay for their medications. These programs are ...

Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs

... curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors invited to attend a Medicaid meeting led by the Senate Finance ... current system, fixed federal payments would not adjust automatically to account for increased enrollment, unexpected health emergencies or the cost of new breakthrough treatments. Instead, such financing would shift the cost to states, which would then likely implement restrictions to make up ...

Cancer Advocates Express Disappointment with Utah Lawmakers Over Failure to Act on Prescription Drug Costs

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 28, 2023 – On behalf of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in Utah, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is expressing disappointment with members of the House Business and Labor Committee who failed to pass SB184, Prescription Cost Amendments, today. The proposed law, co-sponsored by Sen. Curtis Bramble and Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, would have addressed the high cost of ...

Proposed Law to Save Cancer Patients Money, Improve Access to Care Passes Utah State Senate

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 16, 2023 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds state senators for passing SB184, Prescription Cost Amendments, this week. The proposed law aims to address the high cost of prescription drugs Utah.   Cancer patients and many Utahns with chronic conditions face hardship when faced with medical bills, including ...

Utah Cancer Survivors Needed for Surveys to Shape Public Policy Efforts

  SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is asking cancer patients and recent survivors to enroll in its latest Survivor Views survey project. The project is dedicated to ensuring ... used to inform cancer-related policymaking. The survey project, which started in 2019, has provided invaluable insight on issues including the cost of prescription drugs, access to health coverage, surprise medical bills and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on cancer patients’ access to ...

Utah Cancer Survivors Needed for Surveys to Shape Public Policy Efforts

  SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is asking cancer patients and recent survivors to enroll in its latest Survivor Views survey project. The project is dedicated to ensuring ... used to inform cancer-related policymaking. The survey project, which started in 2019, has provided invaluable insight on issues including the cost of prescription drugs, access to health coverage, surprise medical bills and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on cancer patients’ access to ...

Medicaid Cuts Threaten Utahns – Cancer Advocates Urge Sen. Curtis to Oppose

Tuesday, Utah advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) delivered nearly 1,000 petitions signed by constituents to Sen. John Curtis’ district office in Salt Lake City, urging him to protect ... are considering a bill that includes deep cuts to Medicaid. Such devastating cuts would put essential health services at risk for millions of people nationwide. More 338,000 children and adults in Utah rely on Medicaid for lifesaving health care -- including prenatal care for pregnant ... Utahns and Americans nationwide by opposing cuts. Cancer advocates are calling on the senator to stand up for what’s right.” The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on a reconciliation bill this week which includes drastic, $715 billion cuts to Medicaid that will result in ...

Utah Cancer Advocates Rally Lawmakers at State Capitol for ‘Cancer Action Day’

... at the state Capitol on Tuesday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Advocates gathered inside the capitol rotunda to meet with their state lawmakers and urge them to support policies that aid in the fight ... in rates persist, most notably among Native American and Black people. Furthermore, recent data indicates cancer is the second-leading cause of death among Hispanic/Latino people. Compared with non-Hispanic White people, Hispanic men and women are less likely to be diagnosed with the ... Utah lead volunteer, whose brother and sister were both diagnosed with brain cancer. “I’m advocating for patients and survivors in memory of my brother and in honor of my sister. I see the difference early detection and access to quality health care can make. I believe everyone ...

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