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Idaho Falling Short in Enacting Cancer-Fighting Legislation

... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased access to care through Medicaid, access to palliative care, balanced pain control policies, cigarette tax levels, smoke-free laws, funding for tobacco ... year. Passing and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in Idaho, but also save millions in long-term health care costs and in some cases would even generate additional, much-needed revenue. A color-coded system classifies how well a state is doing ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Cancer Advocates Ask Candidates Running for Congress in California to Accept The Medi-Cal Promise

        SACRAMENTO, CA  – Candidates’ support for cancer-fighting policies such as access to adequate and affordable health care is critically important to many Californians. As part of its Cancer Votes program, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) ... in the fight against cancer. “In California, a key public policy for candidates who become lawmakers is to ensure those in need have the health coverage they need. That’s why ACS CAN cancer patients, survivors and loved ones are launching The Medi-Cal Promise campaign that asks ...

Cancer Research Funding Passes Congress

... thatξACS CANξfought hard to see included. Cancer related provisions of the Omnibus include: $30.3 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an increase of $938 million, or 3.2 percent $4.96 billion of the NIH funding will go toward the National Cancer Institute, a $133 ... community-based program for colorectal cancer screening and treatment $4 million for the federal Patient Navigator Program run by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, an initiative ACS CAN has long championed to place trained "navigators" in health facilities to assess patient and community needs, and guide patients through the health care system Cancer Research Funding Passes Congress ...

ACS CAN Expert and Volunteer Testify on Problems with "Mini-Med" Plans

... and Transportation today. At the hearing, which focused on limited-benefit or “mini-med” plans, Finan testified that while the Affordable Care Act has made major strides in educating and empowering the consumer, there are still plans available on the market that leave people fighting ... and potentially ruinous out-of-pocket financial expenses to obtain necessary treatment, or curtailing essential treatment, thereby putting their health and possibly their lives in jeopardy,” Finan said. “If we want all Americans to have meaningful access to quality health care, we need to change the insurance market rules, provide subsidies, streamline administrative processes and greatly increase transparency ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally in Frankfort to Urge Legislators to Make Cancer a Priority

... advocates together to encourage lawmakers to give chronically ill patients better quality of life and remove unnecessary barriers to patient care. “An estimated 10,580 Kentuckians will still lose their lives to cancer in this year alone,” said Kristy Young, interim government ... treatment more accessible.” Specifically, ACS CAN volunteers asked lawmakers to: Vote yes on Senate Bill 65 which will establish a palliative care advisory council that will lead Kentucky toward improved patient care. Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on relieving ... amount of time an insurance company can consider coverage requests at 72 hours for typical requests and 24 hours for urgent requests. Right now, health insurance companies can take their time as they decide whether they will cover a certain medication or treatment. Many cancer patients are ...

Utah Cancer Survivors Needed for Surveys to Shape Public Policy Efforts

... The survey project, which started in 2019, has provided invaluable insight on issues including the cost of prescription drugs, access to health coverage, surprise medical bills and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on cancer patients’ access to care. "Survivor Views has proven to be an incredible resource for providing policymakers and the press with timely and insightful perspectives on ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever ...

Utah Cancer Survivors Needed for Surveys to Shape Public Policy Efforts

... The survey project, which started in 2019, has provided invaluable insight on issues including the cost of prescription drugs, access to health coverage, surprise medical bills and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on cancer patients’ access to care. "Survivor Views has proven to be an incredible resource for providing policymakers and the press with timely and insightful perspectives on ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever ...

Top Advocacy Volunteers Converge on Capitol Hill

This week, ACS CANŠ—Ès State Lead Ambassadors (SLA) have come to Washington DC to meet with their elected officials to advocate for health care reform that is easily accessible and affordable. To kick off ACS CAN's Lobby Day on Wednesday, a handful of SLA's will be outside the Capitol ... action, now not later, because cancer patients can't afford to wait. After all, if we can improve the system to provide equal access to quality care for cancer patients, we can improve the system for virtually everyone. Remember, if you are in or around the Washington, D.C. area make sure ...

New Hampshire Virtual Cancer Action Week

... HB 1290, legislation that will study innovative biomarker testing for cancer patients? Biomarker testing is increasingly important for cancer care – and for the treatment of other diseases. Biomarker testing is important step for accessing precision medicine including targeted therapies ... non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. A study like this will bring together leading experts from across the health care continuum and affords legislators and the public to engage in a public forum on a critical need in our state Vote no on SB 314 - ... and share the link to this page.  Materials: 2022 New Hampshire Priorities Biomarker Testing - Advancing Precision Medicine in Cancer Care Health Equity in Biomarker Testing and Targeted Theraphy     New Hampshire Virtual Cancer Action Week ...

Some Cancer Patients and Survivors Still Vulnerable Under New Regulation on External Appeals

Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2011 – The administration today issued further guidance on an Affordable Care Act regulation that gives consumers the right to an external appeal if an insurance claim is denied. While the regulation makes strides in providing some clarification for consumers to resolve disputes with their health plan, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has significant concerns about barriers to appeals that continue to exist. ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

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