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New Report Underscores Importance of Proposal to Reduce Costs of Breast Cancer Imaging

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients had out-of-pocket costs for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023. These ... mammogram, MRI, ultrasound or biopsy, are medically recommended next steps to determine if an individual has cancer. However, barriers like cost can keep people from getting them. While screening mammograms are free to most insured women starting at age 40, follow-up testing often ...

Wasserman Schultz, Florida Leaders Participate in Policy Forum on Cancer Costs

DAVIE, Fla. — More than 75 people attended today’s Florida Policy Forum on the cost of cancer hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).  The event, which featured U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, brought together policy experts, patients and leaders from the cancer ...

Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs

... curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors invited to attend a Medicaid meeting led by the Senate Finance ... current system, fixed federal payments would not adjust automatically to account for increased enrollment, unexpected health emergencies or the cost of new breakthrough treatments. Instead, such financing would shift the cost to states, which would then likely implement restrictions to make up ...

ACS CAN Ignites Action to Address the Future of Cancer Care Through the Pandemic and Beyond

... need and has led to delays in preventive screenings, diagnostic testing and treatment care. A May survey from the American Cancer Society (ACS CAN) found that 87% of cancer patients and survivors said the pandemic had affected their health care in some manner, including the struggle to get and afford health ... to go into provider’s offices for treatment,” shared Monica Buchanan, Senior Medical Science Liaison at GRAIL during ACS CAN’s Future of Cancer Care: COVID-19 forum that took place yesterday. “If they were having those concerns, then surely patients were not going in for routine ...

ACS CAN Florida Advocacy Hub

Welcome Cancer Fighting Advocates!  You have found your way to the epicenter for all of the volunteer information for the priorites we are working on in the Sunshine State! The Florida Legislature is gearing up for the ... and our SLA is our top volunteer in the state! Welcome to the Team! A Legislative Ambassador Training Video   Media Advocacy  ACS CAN Connection -  Join our Facebook group of active volunteers to connect with volunteers from across the country, share ideas, and hear about ... - Multi-Cancer Screening Fact Sheet  - PSA Screening for HIM Act.  (HR 1300/S297) ACS CAN advocates for passage of legislation to remove cost sharing of PSA testing for those at the highest risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer — African American men and men with a family ...

Week 9 - End of Legislative Session in Tallahassee Update

Week 9 Update   End-of-Session Edition   The 2013 Florida Legislative Session has come to a close and what a week it was for our priority issues. The Health & Human Services budget was one of the last sections of the budget to be resolved. In an uplifting development on the last day of budget conference negotiations, Speaker Will ... million in mission-related appropriations for next year is on its way to the Governor for his approval, including funding for all three of ACS CAN’s top session priorities . Below is a quick summary of how each fared:   Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program - ...

ACS CAN Cautions Florida House Subcommittee on Medicaid Work Requirements

... Following is a statement from Matt Jordan, Florida’s government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “ACS CAN opposes tying access to affordable health coverage for low-income persons to work requirements because cancer patients, survivors ... and those who will be diagnosed with the disease could be physically unable to comply. Cancer treatment often causes several side effects, some of which can be serious and debilitating. Treating physicians may advise cancer patients against work during treatment to avoid risk of infection, ... they should not be penalized and face barriers to health coverage including loss of coverage or lockouts, reduced benefits and services, higher cost sharing, or being denied access or enrollment in the Medicaid program. “For low-income individuals with no other access to health coverage, ...

Public Health Coalition Protests Weakening of Florida Tobacco Prevention Program

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Several of the largest public health organizations in the country are united in opposition to a Constitutional Revision Commission proposal that would ... by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The coalition includes the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Heart Association (AHA), American Lung Association (ALA) and the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (TFK). Proposal 94, which was introduced by Representative Jeannette Nunez, also would divert an unspecified portion of tobacco prevention money to cancer research. Florida’s Department of Public Health has projected that siphoning money from tobacco prevention ...

Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Florida, State’s Second Leading Cause of Death

... to receive biomarker testing – a routine step in accessing personalized medicine treatments that have become an increasingly important part of cancer care in recent years due to their significant impact in improving survivorship and quality of life.   Progress in the fight against cancer has been in part due to advances in biomarker testing, which allows physicians to match patients ... treatment for their specific cancer. Unfortunately, not all Floridians are benefiting from the latest advancements in biomarker testing, which can contribute to disparities in access to the most appropriate and effective treatments.   “Today’s legislation creates a path forward to ...

Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Florida, State’s Second Leading Cause of Death

... bills today ( HB 885 and SB 964 ) that will allow more Floridians to access biomarker testing , which has become an increasingly important part of cancer care in recent years. The bill will ensure more patients have the opportunity to benefit from this game-changing testing. Patients who are diagnosed with certain types of cancer can receive biomarker testing to help providers determine the most effective form of treatment. It helps save critical time in a cancer fight. This ...

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