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Lance Kilpatrick Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Lead Government Relations in Maryland, Delaware & D.C.
... comes to ACS CAN after a dozen years at AARP’s national office, serving on campaign teams that led to the enactment of the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Part D. Most recently he served as AFSCME Maryland’s Legislative & Political Director, working with Executive Board ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...
General Assembly Passes Legislation to Shield Delawareans from Unfair Medical Debt Collection Practices, Governor Set to Weigh in
... agencies. Fourteen states, including New Jersey, have passed similar legislation. Since its introduction in the General Assembly, public health organizations, medical experts and patient advocates have rallied around Senate Bill 156, citing the pervasive and compounding harms of medical debt to individuals’ physical health and financial mobility. A recent survey of cancer patients and survivors, which was conducted by American Cancer Society Cancer Action ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...