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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Issues Letter to CMS Applauding Its Commitment to Expanded, Sustainable Access to Patient Navigation Services

... its commitment to create additional support for patients with serious, high-risk illnesses like cancer by addressing complex aspects of their care,” noted Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, ACS CAN CEO. “Patient navigation is proven to help increase cancer screening rates, help patients better ... for in the long term is a meaningful first step towards expanded and sustainable access to patient navigation.”  Successful navigation of health care barriers for patients undergoing cancer treatment involves the deployment of skills and care plans unique to other diseases like heart ... standards that comport with the requirements provided in the proposed rule.  Additionally, patient navigation has been shown to help address health-related social needs and reduce disparities in communities of color by providing access to disease prevention education, conducting ...

Idaho Lawmakers Have Opportunity to Save Lives and Money

... cancer advocates are busy at work campaigning for passage of a newly-qualified initiative on the November ballot that would close the “health coverage gap” for thousands of Idahoans who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford coverage on the state’s health insurance exchange. Idaho is one of 17 states that continues to deny millions of hard-working, low-income residents access to comprehensive and affordable health care coverage. An estimated 62,000 Idahoans would get access to health care if the initiative passes—many for the first time in their lives. ...

U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... in the area of cancer-related public policy advocacy.   “Senator Warnock has firmly established himself as a true advocate for public health by championing the immense and long overdue need to increase access to care through Medicaid,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “Ensuring limited-income working families have access to affordable health insurance is one of ACS CAN’s top priorities, and we are grateful for Sen. Warnock’s steadfast leadership on this urgent issue. His ...

2021 Georgia Policy Forum

... at 12:00 pm. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research, and academia to discuss emerging equity and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans.   Discussion Points Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible which ...

Judge Rejects Kentucky and Arkansas Medicaid Work Requirements

Washington, D.C., March 27, 2019—Today a federal judge ruled the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) violated federal law by approving work requirements and other barriers to eligibility for Medicaid recipients in ... of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “Today’s ruling is a positive step towards preserving access to health care for the millions of cancer patients, survivors and individuals at risk of developing the disease who rely on Medicaid for health care ...

New Poll Reveals Americans Are Foregoing Lifesaving Treatment and Cancer Screenings Due to Economic Downturn

Nationwide health care reform that benefits cancer patients would work for all Americans. ACS CAN released a national bipartisan poll this week on the impact of the ... all of the treatment and care needed if they were suddenly diagnosed with cancer. The poll data also revealed that the public's fear of losing health insurance is growing. One in five Americans with health insurance feel it is likely they or someone in their household will lose coverage ...

Guest Blog: ACS CAN Volunteer Joins HHS Secretary for Families Week Teleconference

... Taylor, and courageous advocate for access to meaningful healthcare for cancer patients and survivors. This afternoon, Amy joined Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to discuss the ACAŠ—'s critical patient protections and the importance of obtaining coverage by the ... call represents just the latest effort by the Wilhite family to raise awareness about the importance of dependable and comprehensive access to care for cancer patients and survivors. The Wilhites shared TaylorŠ—'s story in the report, Spending to Survive: Cancer Patients Confront Holes in the Health Care System, jointly released in 2009 by the American Cancer Society and Kaiser Family Foundation. Amy and Taylor also joined others ...

ACS CAN Applauds State Leaders for Commitment to Alleviate Medical Debt in North Carolina

Earlier today, Governor Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that the state plans to relieve as much as $4 billion in medical debt for an estimated two million North Carolinians. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joins patient advocates and public health organizations across the state in applauding this investment in North Carolina, its people and their health. In March 2024, ACS CAN asked ... The results indicated that, of the cancer patients and survivors who were surveyed, 47% have incurred debt in order to pay for their cancer care, and 13% expect to incur debt as they continue treatment. Additionally, 25% of patients with cancer-related medical debt have delayed or ...

Responses from Surviving the System Lobby Day Participants

... at ACS CAN and all the political representatives and everyone in Washington. Everyone went out of their way to make our stay pleasant. Hopefully health care reform will pass and we will make health insurance better for everyone!" Kathy from Florida says: "It was a memorable trip and a gainful experience. To witness the ACS CAN and the ...

An Important Vote

With passage of a bill in the Senate Finance Committee, cancer patients and those impacted by cancer are one step closer to seeing meaningful health care reform. ACS CAN has worked hard to ensure that many of our key policy principles are included in this legislation. The bill that passed today ... caps on benefits Reducing or eliminating co-pays for preventive services including mammograms and colonoscopies Limiting premium rating based on health status and age However, ACS CAN remains concerned that middle-income families could be forced to pay more than 25 percent of their annual ...

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