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New American Cancer Society Study Finds Cancer Patients Living in States with Lower Income Eligibility Limits Had Lower Cancer Survival Rates

... plays in survivorship, and the higher cancer mortality rates we see in rural communities across our state because of our resistance to make care more accessible for families. "Countless Alabamians, including cancer patients, survivors and those currently in the dark on their diagnosis ... mortality risk than Medicaid expansion states. Patients with other types of cancer have similar increased mortality. Increasing eligibility for health insurance through Medicaid may help improve cancer diagnosis and survival. 1 1 New American Cancer Society Study Finds Cancer Patients ...

Tennessee Medicaid Changes Would Harm Cancer Patients and Survivors; Waiver Should Be Rescinded

... therapies would ultimately harm patients and could cost Medicaid more money in the form of increased medical visits and services due to poor health outcomes. “Waivers like Tennessee’s do not serve to improve the Medicaid program, but rather risk leaving thousands of people without ... to prevent, detect and treat disease. We urge CMS and the Biden administration to rescind this waiver and protect patients’ critical access to care through the Medicaid program.” Read the full submitted comments. 0 Tennessee Medicaid Changes Would Harm Cancer Patients and Survivors; ...

Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Wisconsinites

... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

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