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... some (13%) who report expecting to incur medical debt as part of their treatment plan. Read the full polling memo here. The financial and health implications of medical debt for cancer patients and survivors are severe. Results from the Survivor Views survey show that an individual ... debt was three times more likely to be behind on recommended cancer screenings in comparison to those who have been able to pay for their care without accumulating debt. Nearly half (49%) saw their credit score decrease with 30% having difficulty qualifying for loans. New Jersey ... treatment as well as their willingness to seek future care. If we ignore this crisis, the repercussions will be widespread, endangering the health and economic wellbeing of countless New Jersey families,” said Quinton Law, Government Relations Director for ACS CAN in New Jersey. ...

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 ...

... state priority. The ACS CAN Oregon Cancer Policy Forum is a premiere event that brings together more than 100 leaders from business, academia, health care, government, life sciences, and cancer research communities to support ACS CAN’s mission. Translating Action Into Influence . Eliminating ... your company’s commitment to saving more lives from cancer. Come network and build relationships with business, medical research, and health care leaders in attendance.   If you are unable to attend please consider donating to support our lifesaving work. For sponsorship ...

... 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 ...