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ACS CAN Ohio Government Relations Director, Bryan Hannon offers opposition testimony to Ohio House Bill 248

... survey of cancer patients and survivors last summer found that two-thirds of patients, and many caregivers, were worried about protecting their health from COVID-19. Those worries, combined with disruptions in health care services, have led many cancer patients to delay or forego treatment. Fortunately, the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine will mean ...

Midland Daily News: Don't take lifeline from cancer patients

... pending in the Michigan Legislature that would require low-income residents to work or complete hours of job training each month to keep their health care coverage in the state's Medicare program is not only unfair, it's potentially deadly.   A significant number of cancer patients and survivors struggle to complete simple tasks, like brushing their teeth. For those individuals, going to work is impossible. Taking away their health coverage because they are too sick or weak to work is wrong and could jeopardize their ability to survive their cancer. I urge Rep. Gary ...

American Cancer Society Expert Calls for Expanded Lung Cancer Screening Coverage under Medicare

... diagnoses of lung cancer and reduced lung cancer mortality as demonstrated in the National Lung Screening Trial. The Society recommends that health care professionals with access to high-volume, high-quality lung cancer screening and treatment centers should have a discussion about lung cancer ... 74 years who have at least a 30-pack-year smoking history, currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years and who are in relatively good health. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lauren Walens or Steven Weiss American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: (202) 661-5763 or (202) ...

Patients and Caregivers Express Deep Disappointment Over Omission of a Paid Leave Program in the Build Back Better Act

... serious illnesses and conditions and their caregivers. We cannot let this historic opportunity go by. If you or someone you love has a serious health condition, like cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, or mental health issues, being able to take time off to receive or help facilitate necessary treatment without sacrificing your economic well-being is ... essential and makes a tremendous difference in patients’ lives. More than 88 million workers in this country don’t have paid family leave to care for their loved ones. Now is the time to provide paid leave to patients and caregivers who need it. We call on Members of Congress to ...

Cancer Advocates Applaud 2nd Circuit for Protecting Patients from Surprise Billing

... D.C.— January 24, 2023  — Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision in the case of Haller v. Health and Human Services (HHS) upholding the U.S. District Court’s ruling preserving the provisions of the No Surprises Act (NSA) that ... for patients. Prior to this law, too many people with cancer received surprise bills that financially burdened their families and led to worse health outcomes and higher mortality rates, according to  ACS research.    “Cancer patients are especially apt to encounter these kinds of ... in the U.S. expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year alone, it’s critical we uphold protections like the NSA that aim to make health care more affordable and give more people a fighting chance at survival.   “No one should have to struggle to pay basic bills, deplete their ...

Cancer Patients, Recent Survivors Should Be Exempt From Possible Medicaid Work Requirements

... guidance allowing states to require “able-bodied” adults to work, participate in job training or volunteer in order to receive Medicaid health benefits. As part of the guidance, CMS exempts children, pregnant women, the disabled and those who are deemed, “medically frail,” ... could mean a significant change to one of America’s most essential safety-net programs. Medicaid serves as a vital lifeline that provides health care coverage to more than 2.3 million low-income Americans with a history of cancer. “Many cancer patients in active treatment are often unable ...

New Report Illustrates Important Role of Medicare Program in Saving Lives from Cancer

... living in the U.S. are projected to be diagnosed with cancer, 1 million of whom rely on the Medicare program as their primary source of health care coverage.  The full chartbook can be found here. 0 Chartbook Makes Public Policy Recommendations to Strengthen Medicare Program New Report ...

Blue Wave Hits Capitol Hill

... from across the nation are meeting with their Senators and Representatives right now with one very clear message -- Action Now, Not Later on health care reform. They also got to be a part of an energizing press event with five college basketball coaches from some of the nation's most prominent ...

Candidates Going On The Record About Cancer Issues

... answer specific questions about top cancer issues. From advocating for more cancer research to supporting improved access to quality, affordable health care, our candidate questionnaire is becoming a must-do item for candidates. Our goal – to educate candidates about our issues and convince them ...

Governor Ducey Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Innovative Testing that Can Match Patients with Most Effective Treatments

... life enhancing tool,” said Michael, from Tucson. “Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and save lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual disease,” said Brian Hummell, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer ... of cancer clinical trials that involve biomarkers has grown significantly.” Despite its benefits and increasingly important role in cancer care, access to biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation and advancements in treatment. One significant barrier for patients is lack of coverage by private health insurance and Medicaid programs for appropriate testing. Currently, communities that have been under-resourced, including communities of ...

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