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National Patient Groups Defend Availability of Premium Tax Credits in Federal and State Marketplaces

... for the D.C. Circuit arguing that Congress intended to provide premium tax credits on both state-run and federal marketplaces as a way to make health coverage more affordable. The American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association and ... by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in the case of Halbig v. Sebelius. That decision found the plain text of the [Affordable Care Act], the statutory structure, and the statutory purpose make clear that Congress intended to make premium tax credits available on both ... living with or have survived cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, support provisions of the Affordable Care Act that improve access to health care for people withξ chronic diseases. On behalf of those patients, we urge the Court of Appeals to affirm the District Court 's ...

Congress Prioritizes Cancer Research with $2.5 Billion Increase for NIH and $408 Million for NCI in FY 2023 Budget

... released a proposed FY 2023 funding deal that includes an increase of $2.5 billion for biomedical research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), $408 million more for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and provides a funding boost to cancer prevention programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office on Smoking and Health. The deal also includes a 5-year extension of additional federal funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico and a permanent extension of additional ... early detection tests once the Food and Drug Administration approves their use and clinical benefit is shown or improve access to palliative care.   A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: Cancer Research “Cancer ...

Kudos to Gov. Wolf and lawmakers for helping thousands of Pennsylvania cancer patients

... that stopped functioning. Thankfully, Donald was subsequently administered an effective medication to manage his condition. Yet when Donald’s health insurance changed, the new plan forced him to “try and fail” with other drugs for a month, despite his physician’s strong objection. ... challenges readjusting and recalibrating to the medication. All said, the needless “try and fail” mandate negatively affected Donald’s health and quality of life, induced undue stress on his family and ironically increased the cost of care through the additional visits. Unfortunately, Donald is not the only patient who has faced this situation. According to a 2019 ACS CAN survey, ...

U.S. District Court Ruling Jeopardizes Access to Proven, Life-Saving Cancer Screenings

Washington, D.C.—Today U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor issued a ruling that may lead Affordable Care Act-compliant health plans to deny coverage for or reinstate cost-sharing for certain preventive health services. The ruling declared the method of appointment of officers to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force unconstitutional, meaning its ...

Repealing Individual Mandate in Tax Bill Likely to Increase Patient Costs and Number of Uninsured

... a letter to Senate Finance Committee Leadership opposing a provision in the tax bill that would eliminate the mandate that Americans purchase health insurance coverage. Repealing the mandate would significantly weaken the individual insurance market and lead to higher premiums with fewer ... at risk for the disease need access to quality insurance coverage at an affordable cost. Willfully undermining a key component of our current health care system without a broader plan in place could be devastating to patients.  “On behalf of all Americans affected by cancer, we urge lawmakers ...

New ACS CAN report looks at what states are doing to prevent cancer

... healthy you are and your likelihood of developing certain types of cancer than your genetic code. State lawmakers play a huge role in creating health policy and passing new laws aimed at preventing cancer.   ACS CAN’s How Do You Measure Up? Report , now in its 16th year, grades each state on where they stand on the issues that play a critical role in preventing cancer and improving cancer patients’ access to health care.   There has been progress in most states, but the Report reveals that almost every state in the country is missing critical opportunities to ...

Racial disparities in prostate cancer could be addressed with newly introduced legislation

... structural racism persists. For example, certain geographic areas—often those with higher Black populations—have less access to high-quality health care. Rural areas have fewer transportation options to travel to and from care appointments. Economic disparities make accessing affordable care ... to engage directly with communities.  Evidence-based policies, like Medicaid expansion, can also eliminate these disparities and advance health equity. At ACS CAN, we know that legislative change is a catalyst in the fight against cancer. That’s why we support policies that ...

Dr. Len Weighs In Again

Dr. Len Lichtenfeld of the American Cancer Society recently posted his thoughts about President Obama's recent health care reform Q&A session which aired on ABC News. Dr. Len Weighs In Again ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on Those Impacted by Cancer in Kansas for New Survey

... , which focused on cancer patients and survivors, found half of the 1200 respondents said coronavirus had caused a change or disruption in their health care. “The current pandemic is affecting cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers in ways that few others understand,” ... is covered by insurance the same way traditional IV therapy is, allowing patients to get treatment at home when medically appropriate; Directing Health and Human Services to initiate a special enrollment period to increase access to affordable, quality health insurance; Enacting an ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on Those Impacted by Cancer in Missouri for New Survey

... , which focused on cancer patients and survivors, found half of the 1200 respondents said coronavirus had caused a change or disruption in their health care. “The current pandemic is affecting cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers in ways that few others understand,” ... is covered by insurance the same way traditional IV therapy is, allowing patients to get treatment at home when medically appropriate; Directing Health and Human Services to initiate a special enrollment period to increase access to affordable, quality health insurance; Enacting an ...

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