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Advocates Call on Pennsylvania & Governor Shapiro to Strengthen Cancer Prevention, Detection & Treatment for Residents

... of Senate Bill 954 / House Bill 1754. This legislation aims to equip countless Pennsylvanians who have received a cancer diagnosis and their health care providers with critical information about their disease and how to best fight it.  “Despite the benefits of biomarker testing in improving patient outcomes and quality of life, health insurance coverage has not kept pace with innovations, coming up short in enabling residents to receive standard of care. Senators Devlin ...

Medicaid Work or Community Engagement Requirements Could Harm People with Cancer and Cancer Survivors

... Engagement Requirements Could Harm People with Cancer and Cancer Survivors Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that provides comprehensive health coverage for certain individuals, including those with limited incomes and disabilities. Most adults enrolled in Medicaid work: a ... by cancer could be locked out of coverage. In 2021, almost 15% of working-age Americans with a history cancer relied on Medicaid for their health care. [i]   2021 National Health Interview Survey data. Analysis performed by American Cancer Society Health Research Services, December 2022. ...

The Future of Health Care: The Promise of Clinical Trials in Advancing Cancer Care

... host, in virtual format , our 5th annual forum in Connecticut to examine the current impact and future potential of clinical trials in cancer care, with a focus on disparities and barriers for patient participation.  Focus of the Forum This event will examine the importance of cancer ... benefit all patients. Forum participants will include key stakeholders throughout the oncology community, including leaders in life sciences, health care systems, academia, provider groups, patient advocacy, public policy, business, and others.  ACS CAN will use this event to help ... closed. You may register day of the event at  acscan.windrosemedia.com     Speakers Andrea Silber, MD  - Assistant Clinical Director for Health Equity and Diversity, Yale Cancer Center Jose DeJesus - Community Health Educator, Yale School of Public Health Pratheesh Sathyan, PhD ...

2018 ACS CAN Oklahoma City Cancer Forum

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates on a federal and state level for policies that protect and improve the health of Oklahomans and nationwide.   As an advocate for the people of Oklahoma and nationwide, ACS CAN works for policies that address quality of life, access to care, prevention and health and nutrition. As part of those efforts, ACS CAN will once again host its Oklahoma City Cancer Policy Forum to educate patients, providers, ...

Cancer Advocates Call on CMS for Greater Data Transparency; Urge Pausing of Medicaid Redetermination Process in States of Concern

... state agencies.  The unwinding of these Medicaid provisions is one of the largest coverage-related events since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, with an estimated 18 million people expected to lose coverage nationwide and nearly 4 million who have lost coverage already.   The ... in reaction:  “We’re extremely concerned by today’s preliminary data showing a record number of people unfairly disenrolled from their health care coverage. We know from state data that these issues are not improving and call on CMS to take immediate actions to address the growing issue. ...

ACS CAN Delivers Fight Back Express Signatures and Photos to Capitol Hill

... coverage. The panels on display are filled with signatures of people who cared about the issue of cancer and wanted to see improved access to care. In all, there were a total of 630 panels collected. Also on display are highlighted photos of the ACS CAN Fight Back Express traveling ... volunteers from all 50 states will meet with their legislators to advocate for accessible, affordable, available and administratively simple health care that will guarantee all Americans the treatment they need, at a cost they can afford. Lawmakers and visitors to Capitol Hill will have the ...

Senate Moves Forward with Medicaid Expansion

RALEIGH, NC – March 2, 2023 – The Senate Health Committee amended HB 76 to increase Medicaid eligibility today, marking the first bicameral action on the issue following the announcement ... take up the House bill following the great news last week that the House and Senate had reached a deal to ensure a path to affordable, quality care this year.   “We’re eager to see strong action continue through the legislative process and are grateful for lawmakers on both sides of their aisle for working together to increase access to health coverage to for over 600,000 more North Carolinians this year.” 0 Marking First Bicameral Action on Issue Following Announcement by ...

Access to Medicaid Expansion Key to South Dakota’s Fight Against Cancer

... Amendment F in November. The work-reporting requirements proposed in Amendment F will only block hard-working South Dakotans from accessing the health care needed to live happy, healthy lives.  “South Dakotans were clear in what they wanted when they approved Medicaid expansion in 2022,” ACS ... worse survival rates for most cancer in comparison to states with higher limits.  More than 40,000 South Dakota residents gained access to health care after voters overwhelmingly mandated the expansion of Medicaid, via Amendment D, in 2022. Those without coverage face one of the ...

Patient Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Improve Paid Family & Medical Leave in New York

... programs through Senate Bill 2821A / Assembly Bill 4053A. “Millions of New Yorkers rely on the state's Temporary Disability Program to take care of their own serious health needs. Unfortunately, without allowing for intermittent leave, the program is not meeting the needs of patients—cancer and beyond—each ... 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 ...

2024 ACS CAN North Texas Cancer Advocacy Breakfast

... leading advocacy organization working every day to make issues facing cancer patients a national and state priority.  The Future of Cancer Care: Breakthroughs, Advances, and the Importance of Eliminating Barriers through Legislation The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ... (ACSCAN) will host its annual Cancer Advocacy Breakfast on November 13, 2024. This event will bring together key leaders and decisionmakers in health care, the community, government, research, and academia to discuss the importance of diversity in clinical trials, and the impact on our ... GRAIL Genentech Johnson & Johnson Sanofi   In-Kind Media Sponsor CBS News Texas   ACS CAN is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through issue campaigns and voter education aimed at influencing lawmakers and candidates to support laws & policies to help ...

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