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... Advantage plans with drug coverage. The analysis for the reports was conducted for ACS CAN by the consulting firm Avalere, part of Avalere Health.  Recent changes in the Medicare program could place pressure on private plans in Medicare to implement strategies aimed at controlling ... at a drug that may not be an effective option for them. Overall, the report highlights the importance of plans balancing increasing costs of care with maintaining appropriate and efficient access to medications.   Given an individual’s cancer risk increases with age, Medicare plays a ... individuals living in the U.S. are projected to be diagnosed with cancer, half of whom rely on the Medicare program as their primary source of health care coverage.     0  Two New White Papers Examine the Use of Step Therapy and Prior Authorization Requirements in the Medicare Program ...

... with various forms of cancer including colon, lung and the recurrent pancreatic cancer that eventually claimed her life. However, her personal health history and active survivorship made her an inspiration for many patients and survivors and helped inform her deep commitment to public health policy. “Justice Ginsburg was one of six justices to uphold the Affordable Care Act, which has given cancer patients and survivors critical access to comprehensive health coverage, including cancer prevention, screening ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- August 26, 2009 -- “We are truly saddened by the passing of a giant in the area of health care policy -- our friend, U.S. Senator and recipient of the American Cancer Society’s highest award, Medal of Honor and the National ... to fight cancer, Senator Kennedy has led a passionate effort against this disease during his more than 45 years in the U.S. Senate, championing health care-related causes from equal access to health care to increased funding for cancer research and screening for early detection. “Known as ...

... plans, otherwise known as Š—“mini-medŠ— plans, for cancer patients. As part of an expert panel, 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 ... vulnerable and unaware that the insurance product they purchased is woefully inadequate. Melville, who called the American Cancer SocietyŠ—Ès Health Insurance Assistance Service (HIAS) at the National Cancer Information Center (NCIC) in Austin, Texas for help when he discovered his ... diagnosis, also testified. His testimony focused on the financial burden and barriers to access he has faced as a result of his bare bones health plan. The hearing was televised live on C-SPAN. An archived video of the hearing can be found on their website. View the press release for ...