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If we are to achieve the goal of defeating cancer, we must fight to achieve health equity, the just and fair opportunity for everyone to prevent, find, treat and survive cancer – regardless of how much money they make, ... of their skin, their sexual orientation, their gender identity, their disability status, or where they live. This virtual event will focus on health equity and its impact on access to care in the cancer space. ACS CAN will host its annual Georgia Policy Forum on Tuesday Oct. 26 via Zoom at 12:00 pm. This event will bring together ...

... legislatures are missing opportunities to enact laws and policies that could not only save lives, but also generate new revenue and long-term health care savings. This yearŠ—'s report ranks where states stand on nine public policy issues that play a critical role in reducing cancer incidence ... life. IŠ—'m looking forward to seeing the outcome of these state recommendations. Another key trend we are seeing is increasing access to health care in the states through Medicaid. States have the option to accept federal dollars that have already been set aside to provide uninsured ...

... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows strong support among Georgia registered voters for increasing and protecting access to affordable health coverage, including 70% in favor of Medicaid expansion.  The poll findings showed 8 in 10 (80%) voters in Georgia saying a candidate’s position on health care is important to them when deciding who to vote for with the same number in agreement that everyone in Georgia, regardless of their income, ...

... lawmakers to offer the same benefits to the people of the Palmetto State. “It’s long past time to offer access to critical, lifesaving care to nearly 350,000 South Carolinians in a program that also has widespread financial benefits for the state’s economy. Hard-working South Carolina families deserve access to health care,” said Beth Johnson , regional government relations director for ACS CAN. “The reality is there are far too many South Carolinians ... federal dollars to close the coverage gap is smart business for South Carolina.” Data shows less than half of South Carolina employers offer health insurance to employees. ACS CAN is proud to join Cover SC , a new coalition of more than 60 organizations dedicated to advocating for ...