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National Patient Groups File Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court Defending Patient Protections in the Affordable Care Act

... and families living with cancer, diabetes, heart disease or stroke jointly filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today in support of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical for people with life-threatening chronic diseases. The American Cancer Society, the ... the health care system for chronic disease patients and their families by expanding access to quality, affordable health care; reducing the cost burden on families; and refocusing the system to emphasize prevention. “Patients with chronic diseases are already reaping the benefits of ... that prohibit insurers from denying coverage to children with pre-existing conditions, setting arbitrary dollar limits on benefits that can cause the sudden termination of coverage, and rescinding coverage after a policyholder receives a diagnosis. Other provisions enable children ...

Patient Advocates: Supreme Court Decision Ensures Continued Access to Critical Care

... Heart Association and National Multiple Sclerosis Society responded enthusiastically to today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of King v. Burwell. The organizations submitted a friend-of-the-court brief in January urging the Court to rule that Congress intended for tax credits to be available to all eligible Americans in the ... people nationwide will continue to receive the financial assistance they need to afford health coverage,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, the American Cancer Society’s advocacy affiliate. “It means that millions of people with serious health conditions such as cancer will ...

New York Advocacy Team Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

New York was recognized as the country’s top state advocacy team by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of their exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies. ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, presents this award to combined staff and volunteer teams that have worked together to make a significant ...

Patients Would Pay More for Less Coverage Under Senate Health Bill

Washington, D.C., June 22, 2017—Based on a preliminary read of the Senate health bill released today, the proposed legislation appears to significantly weaken the ability of millions of cancer patients, ... and those at risk for the disease to find and afford adequate, meaningful health care coverage. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, follows: “Preliminary analysis of the Senate bill released today shows the proposal could greatly harm millions of cancer patients, ... or lifetime caps on care forcing individuals to choose between their life and lifesavings. “Lower premium tax credits, the elimination of cost-sharing subsidies in 2019, and allowing plans to charge older people more for their care, could price many low and middle-income cancer ...

Great Minds Thinking Alike

Yesterday was an incredible day at ACS CAN Š—– we held our first-ever National Forum on the Future of Health Care and it was a huge success! The conference focused on how to ensure ... cancer and other chronic diseases have access to quality health care. ItŠ—'s a discussion that has grown in intensity since implementation of the Affordable Care Act began, and our forum brought together some of the countryŠ—'s top health care experts to examine the issue. The new ...

SGR Bill A Big Bipartisan Step to Protecting Health Care Access, Improving Quality

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 26, 2015 – Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), issued the following statement on today’s House passage of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act: “We commend the ... entity that reviews and endorses quality measures. It also makes permanent the Medicare qualifying individual (QI) program, which covers the cost of low-income Medicare beneficiaries’ Part B premiums, providing vital assistance to cancer patients in need. “The bill could help to save ...

House Members Must Stand up for Cancer Patients and Reject Any Medicaid Cuts in Latest Budget Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the reconciliation bill this week which includes drastic, $715 billion cuts to Medicaid that will result ... people losing health insurance coverage, including cancer patients and survivors. If passed and implemented, these cuts will increase the number of uninsured people nationwide, raise overall health care costs and negatively impact state budgets.  Most importantly, these reductions will ... one of the most important predictors to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer.    The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is leading efforts nationwide to call on lawmakers to reject cuts to this lifesaving program. ACS CAN volunteers and cancer advocates have ...

Big Wins Against Cancer: Advocates Celebrate Successful 2025 North Dakota Session, Await Signature on Co-Pay Accumulators

... made strong moves against cancer this session, passing bills on prior authorization reform and co-pay accumulator adjustments. The last of those bills – House Bill 1216  – passed the ND Senate on Monday and awaits Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s signature.  Advocates of the American ... and for lawmakers to understand the significant need for these changes and take such decisive action has made for a great session,” ACS CAN North Dakota Government Relations Director Ben Hanson said. “To get one of these done would have been progress, but what this session did was ... in the year-round fight against cancer to visit https://www.fightcancer.org/states/north-dakota.  0 Prior Authorization Reform and Prescription Cost Relief Legislation Will Ease Medical Stress for Cancer Patients, Many Others Big Wins Against Cancer: Advocates Celebrate Successful 2025 ...

Economic Downturn Impacts Access to Cancer Prevention and Treatment, According to New Poll

... months, according to a national bipartisan poll released today. The survey, conducted for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), also found that one in five women says she or a family member in her home has put off getting a cancer screening test in the past year because of cost. Nearly one-third of Americans with household incomes less than $35,000 say they have put off potentially lifesaving screenings such as ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Congress to Reject House Health Care Bill

Washington, D.C., March 24, 2017—Today the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the American Health Care Act (AHCA). This bill, in its current form, would significantly alter the accessibility, adequacy and affordability of meaningful health insurance for millions of Americans, including those who have coverage through Medicaid. ACS CAN sent a detailed letter to lawmakers this morning expressing concerns about the latest amendment to the proposal not to include Essential Health ...

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