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Prescription Drug Affordability in Michigan
ACS CAN supports legislation that restricts the use of so-called copay accumulator adjustments in health insurance plans. We advocate for policies that ensure third party prescription drug copay assistance is counted toward patients’ out-of-pocket cost obligations. Prescription drug affordability safegaurds that patients and their families can care for themselves while reducing the burden of toxic medical debt. Michigan cancer patients and others rely on prescription drug copay ... two cancer survivors struggles without copay accumulators: Video of krin_gary_westby_wisconsin Video of acs_can_barriers_to_care_julie_turner_fc2 Read about the impact of copay accumulators found through our Survivor Views survey: In March & April of 2024, ACS CAN ...
Cancer Advocacy Group Backs State Legislation Enhancing Diversity in Clinical Trials
... groups such as minorities, women, and older adults. This disparity not only hampers the relevance of study findings but also perpetuates health care inequities, as treatments may not be equally effective across diverse populations. “Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to ... the Illinois House for approving this legislation. We urge the Senate to quickly follow suit and take this significant step towards improving health outcomes." 0 Cancer Advocates Urge the Senate to Follow the House’s Lead Ensuring More Diversity in Clinical Trials. Cancer Advocacy Group ...
Idaho Supports Medicaid Day at the Capitol
... January 28th at the Idaho State Capitol. Join volunteers from across the state that will be advocating to protect access to affordable, quality health care for all Idahoans. After you complete this registration you will receive more information about the agenda and travel details at the beginning ... Auditorium) 1:00PM – Event Wrap Up 1:30 PM – Optional lunch at Chicago Connection 3:00 PM - Optional Opportunity to attend Senate Health and Welfare Committee 0 ...
Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change
... Action Day. They let their lawmakers know that Michigan can and must do better to prioritize preventing cancer and improving access to cancer care. “As a cervical cancer survivor, I know the importance of preventing cancer and improving access to care all too well,” said Heidi Varner, cancer survivor and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteer. “In Lansing today, I let ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as ...
Health Equity Policy Event Series
This series includes in-depth discussions on the pandemic's impact to research and patient access to care. Health Equity Impacts of COVID-19 and How We're Fighting Back August 18, 2020 5:00-6:30pm PT The keynote speaker for this event, Dr. ... Medical Officer for GRAIL , whose mission it is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. Dr. Ofman, an accomplished industry expert in health policy with deep experience integrating innovation into healthcare systems, will highlight GRAIL's Multi-Cancer Early Detection test. ...
Patient Advocates Applaud NYC Program Alleviating Burden of Medical Debt for Half a Million, Look to State to Continue Progress
NEW YORK, NY—TUESDAY, JANUARY 23— The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joins patient advocates and public health organizations across the state in applauding NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement that the city will invest $18 million in an effort to ... concerns around medical debt associated with the cost of cancer, 73% reported concern over their ability to pay current or future costs of their care, and 70% noted their worry about incurring medical debt due to their cancer treatment. More recently in 2023, a national poll on the impact of ... heartened to see New York take steps to stop this destructive cycle where patients are forced to make impossible decisions for their financial health which weigh on their mental health and undermine their physical health. We look forward to seeing Albany continue this progress,” said ...
Medicaid Expansion Celebration
... what the state had predicted, and taking Maryland from 44th in the nation to 16th for Medicaid coverage! A huge credit goes to our partners at Health Care For All. Since the release of HCFA's radio ad with Governor O'Malley and Chris Samuels of the Washington Redskins about the Medicaid ...
Louisiana Policy Forum 2021 Health Equity: Through the Cancer Lens
... goal to achieve a 40% reduction in cancer mortality in the United States by 2035. If we are to achieve that goal, we must fight to achieve health equity, the just and fair opportunity for everyone to prevent, find, treat and survive cancer – regardless of how much money they make, the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, their gender identity, their disability status, or where they live. Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible which requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences. This event will focus on health equity and its impact on access to care in the cancer space. The panel discussion will include key stakeholders throughout the health community, including leaders in business, ...
2025 is the Time to Reduce the Cancer Burden on Floridians
... at $3 million in subsequent budgets so that it can continue to serve more eligible Floridians and save lives. “In addition, we know having health insurance is the top indicator for whether someone survives cancer. Every Floridian should be able to access preventive care and screenings, effective cancer treatment and follow-up scans. However, according to new Census Bureau data, Florida ranks fourth worst in the U.S. for the percentage of people under 65 with health insurance. Many of these Floridians are hardworking people who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid and do not get health coverage through ...
House Passes Fix for Medicare Cost-Sharing Loophole for Colorectal Cancer Screenings
... a barrier to lifesaving colorectal cancer screenings for Medicare beneficiaries. Colorectal cancer screenings are covered in full under private health insurance plans as a result of the preventive care provisions of the Affordable Care Act. However, a loophole in Medicare allows for cost-sharing if a polyp is discovered and removed during a ... worked tirelessly with their Members of Congress to extend to Medicare beneficiaries the coverage and peace of mind that individuals on private health plans currently enjoy. “With nearly 150,000 individuals in America expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year alone and ...
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