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ACS CAN took a #RoadtriptoPalco to ask Sen. Moran to #KeepUsCovered

Amid intense senate negotiations around changes to the federal health care law, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran was one of just three Republican senators who hosted public events over the July 4 th recess. The small town of Palco (population 277) became the center of the political universe for one day, bringing constituents, public health advocates, and reporters from across the country to hear what Senator Moran – and his constituents – had to say about health reform. ...

Increasing Access to Cancer Screenings for Individuals with Disabilities

For the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer – no matter how much money ... skin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or where they live. A critical factor for eliminating disparities and ensuring health equity is the guarantee that all people have access to quality, affordable health care. Individuals with disabilities have increased risk factors such as using tobacco products, being less physically active, and more likely to ...

Hillary Clarke Testifies on Medicaid in Buffalo

... cervical cancer.  And restrictions on covered services too often discourage efforts to prevent disease, leading to costlier and more adverse health outcomes down the road.  The American Cancer Society strongly applauds provisions in the Affordable Care Act designed to address some of these shortcomings, and we look forward to working with state lawmakers to maximize their impact as the ACA is ... The Society is heavily invested in the conversation around Medicaid redesign because Medicaid and its related products are the primary source of health care for over 15% of cancer patients in New York.  Increasing access to care for our state’s most vulnerable populations is a critical ...

Legislative Proposals Jeopardize the Safety of Cancer Patients

... individuals  – a grave concern for entities like ourselves as well as hospital systems that serve cancer patients directly. “As a public health organization dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients and their families, the American Cancer Society requires vaccines for its ... including at ACS Hope Lodge residential facilities in Birmingham and as part of its patient transportation program, Road to Recovery. “The health and safety of our immunocompromised cancer patients as well as volunteers and staff is a top priority. Furthermore, such legislation intercepts our ability to deliver on our mission and promise to provide care for cancer patients by compromising their safety during this difficult time, placing them at a higher risk of exposure to viruses when they ...

​​​​​​​ACS CAN Urges the Supreme Court of the United States to Protect the Rights of Individuals with Medicaid Coverage

... of Medicaid in disease prevention and treatment, as well as extensive research showing a strong link between access to Medicaid and improved health outcomes, with an emphasis on the critical role Medicaid plays in rural areas. The brief includes original research published by the ... Section 1983 (Section 1983). The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN:  “Research has repeatedly shown access to health insurance is one of the most significant determining factors in surviving a cancer diagnosis. By providing affordable, comprehensive health ... have been violated.   “Access to all qualified providers is an underlying right that ensures people living with cancer won’t have their care interrupted or stopped completely and ensures people have access to regular cancer screenings and prevention. Any restriction on where an ...

Patient Advocates, Providers, Laboratories and Diagnostic Manufacturers Urge Congressional Leaders to Modernize Regulation of Clinical Diagnostics

Washington, D.C.  - Leading health care companies and organizations representing patients, providers, laboratories and diagnostic manufacturers called on Senate and House leaders to ... innovative diagnostics and clinical laboratory tests to market. In a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) and House Energy and Commerce Committee, more than 80 organizations urged Congress to prioritize ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on U.S. Senate Candidates in Maryland to Make Cancer a Priority

... about cancer are made not only in the doctor’s office, but also in the halls of Congress. Our elected officials make decisions every day about health issues that affect people here in Maryland,” said two-time breast cancer survivor and ACS CAN volunteer Liza Fues. “With 1 in 3 ... the race for U.S. Senate in Maryland and asked them to pledge their support for cancer research funding , ensuring access to affordable, quality health coverage , and ensuring access to cancer prevention services . Congressman Trone and Governor Larry Hogan have both signed in support. The ... policies and legislation supported by ACS CAN that work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, by accelerating cures, improving access to care, and ensuring access to cancer prevention and early detection services, including tobacco control. If elected, I pledge to: Support ...

Recent poll finds Kansas voters approve of Medicaid expansion

... 10, it released a poll that shows strong support among registered voters in the Sunflower State for increased and protected access to affordable health coverage. It said 72% favor expansions of KanCare - the state’s Medicaid program - and 46% strongly support it. The poll also found that ... voters supporting the move. According to ACS CAN, the poll found about 87% of voters in the Sunflower State said a candidate’s position on health care is important to them when deciding on who to vote for. It noted that 40% said a candidate’s position is very important to them. Around 82% ...

New Yorkers Fired from Jobs after Cancer Diagnoses Urge Lawmakers to Improve Access to Paid Family & Medical Leave

... delivery was not the end of her shock; upon starting treatment, Betler learned that she’d be fired from her role. “With the job went my health insurance, too. In the thick of my treatment, I was uninsured, receiving no paycheck, rejected from disability and trying to parent a ... drive the 50 minutes to the hospital for my treatment when the reality crystalized that my car—the vehicle that delivered me to my lifesaving care—might be taken away along with my house,” said Betler. Angela Padmore shared a similar story of being fired from her job after a breast ... of losing their jobs while undergoing treatment and are forced to get by on a less than livable wage. Presently, New Yorkers battling a serious health issue can receive a maximum of just $170 per week from the state under New York State’s Temporary Disability Insurance Program—a number ...

Legislation Improving Prescription Drug Access Advances Days Before Crossover

... cost. If signed by Governor Spanberger, more Virginians will gain more options and encounter fewer surprises when it comes to the cost of their care.   In response, Mollie Montague, government relations director for ACS CAN in Virginia, said the following: “Cancer is full of ... will cost. Yet, nearly one in three Virginians worry they won’t be able to afford their medications next year. Virginians need clear health care choices and control over their budgets, and these bills deliver that at no cost to the Commonwealth. “Senate Bill 161/House Bill 625 ... 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...

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