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Washington, D.C.— Today the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, which would set the rules for health care plans in 2020. The proposed rule includes several changes which would leave patients paying more for health coverage, including a formula ...

Policy Update Proposed Rule Medicaid, CHIP and State Based Health Exchange Coordination    Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of Americans will gain access to affordable health coverage through health insurance exchanges and improvements in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To provide a ...

Washington, D.C.—Legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today aims to improve access to quality health care for communities of color and decrease health disparities, such as those resulting in a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in these communities. The Health Equity and ...

... does indicate that regulatory changes moving these drugs to Schedule II would interfere substantially with patient access to quality pain care and result in needless suffering. Prescriptions for Schedule II medications cannot be transmitted by telephone or fax, nor can they be ... their doctor for office visits with greater frequency simply to refill a prescription, and may prove to be extremely costly to patients and our health care system. The Committee voted 19-10 in favor of rescheduling hydrocodone combination medications. The FDA will now be required to accept ... maintaining healthy behaviors are important in the fight against cancer, and worksite wellness programs can contribute positively to improving health if structured properly. However, we are concerned that rewards and penalties tied to health status could jeopardize employees' or their ...