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... “Thousands of Hoosiers have cancer and thousands more will be diagnosed this year. For many of them, Medicaid makes it possible to get the care they need to fight the disease. Medicaid covers cancer screenings, diagnostic tests, treatments, surgeries, prescription medications and ... that impact their ability to work.   “Lawmakers should be passing legislation that will reduce cancer rates, not make it harder to access health care and fight cancer. ACS CAN calls on the conference committee members to reconsider work reporting requirements in Senate Bill 2 that would separate people from their lifesaving health insurance.”    0 Today, the Indiana House passed out legislation that will add barriers to Indiana’s Medicaid program, including work ...

... released a proposed FY 2023 funding deal that includes an increase of $2.5 billion for biomedical research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), $408 million more for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and provides a funding boost to cancer prevention programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office on Smoking and Health. The deal also includes a 5-year extension of additional federal funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico and a permanent extension of additional ... early detection tests once the Food and Drug Administration approves their use and clinical benefit is shown or improve access to palliative care.   A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: Cancer Research “Cancer ...

AUGUSTA - Yesterday, Maine voters cast their ballots in support of Question 2, which moves to increase access to health care for low-income state residents. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the passage of this initiative. The ... a lifeline to thousands of hard working, low income Mainers who need access to affordable healthcare. The fact is, men and women who lack health insurance are less likely to see a doctor, get recommended cancer screenings, and are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at later ...

... with timely and lifesaving cancer screenings, early detection services and treatments. Studies have shown that cancer patients without health insurance or Medicaid coverage are less likely to use these types of services and tend to fare worse than patients with insurance. Uninsured ... detected at a later stage, when it’s more difficult and more expensive to treat, and are less likely to survive. “Increasing access to care for hard-working, low-income Wisconsinites is one of the most impactful ways we can fight back against cancer. It will also create a healthier workforce, boost our economy, reduce the amount of uncompensated care in our health care system and keep Wisconsin economically competitive. We urge the Legislature to reconsider their decision and put Medicaid dollars back ...