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... Stacy Cook stood in front of a U.S. Senate Committee and gave a face to the countless Americans whose lives have been changed by the Affordable Care Act. Now, StacyŠ—Ès story has been featured in a prominent national blog, CHIRblo, from the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute. The blog focuses on health insurance issues including coverage, markets and the effects of health insurance reform. Stacy, ...

... disappointed the U.S. House of Representatives is seeking deep cuts in the FY 2013 budget resolution bottom line that would jeopardize access to health care for cancer patients and survivors as well as future discoveries in cancer research and treatment. With 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women expected to ... resolution proposes to repeal key patient protections contained in the Affordable Care Act. The resolution would also further threaten access to health coverage through Medicaid by financing the program through block grants that could dramatically reduce eligibility and limit benefits for ...

With a cancer survivor, as well as various care-givers in attendance, the overwhelming feeling of the guests at tonight's ACS CAN Presidential Address Party was that the President exceeded expectations in addressing health care in his speech. Not only did he call for reform that will provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans, he specifically advocated for seeking a cure for cancer in our time - a true crowd pleaser at the party.ξ Of ...

... and advocates traveled from all parts of the Gem State to ask lawmakers to prioritize cancer in their policies, specifically making sure health care is affordable and accessible. The proclamation reads in part: “No one should be disadvantaged in their fight against cancer” and “Awareness is the first step toward advancing health equity, research, and improving funding to identify causes and facilitate prevention, early detection, effective treatment, and a cure for ...