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Allowing Step Therapy in Medicare Part B Could Erect Barriers to Care for Cancer for Cancer Patients
WASHINGTON, D.C. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance last night giving Medicare Advantage plans the option of applying step therapy for physician-administered and other Part B drugs, effective January 1, 2019. A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Chris Hansen follows: “ACS CAN shares the administration’s goal of lowering prescription drug costs for patients. However, the details of the policy change to allow for step therapy will be important to ...
Administration Rescinds Medicare Rule That Risked Limiting Patient Access to Cancer Drugs
Washington, D.C.— Late last week the administration rescinded a proposed rule that would have tied the price of select Medicare Part B drugs to that of foreign countries. Of the 50 drugs selected for participation under the Most Favored Nation rule, 35 would have been cancer drugs. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “We’re pleased that the Biden administration has rescinded this rule. While the rule’s stated intent was to reduce the price of ...
Survey: Coronavirus Health Care Delays and Anxiety Persist for Cancer Patients and Survivors Months Into Pandemic
... D.C.—Cancer patients and survivors continue to experience potentially serious coronavirus-related health care delays and high levels of anxiety associated with the ongoing pandemic. An American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey found more than a quarter (26%) of cancer patients and survivors reported delays in their cancer care because of coronavirus. When looking at respondents in active treatment for ...
Medicare Drug Rule Could Leave Patients Unable to Access Necessary Prescription Medications
... pays for certain prescription drugs. The “Most Favored Nation” policy would tie Medicare drug reimbursement for certain drugs to that of prices paid in select foreign countries. A statement from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “ACS CAN agrees with the need to make prescription drugs more affordable. However, the countries included through the Most ... not yet approved or have declined to pay for these drugs. It is also unclear if these changes would actually save patients money or result in cost shifting onto patients with private insurance. “Dramatic changes to Medicare’s drug coverage should only be undertaken with ...
Congress Prioritizes Cancer Research with $2.5 Billion Increase for NIH and $408 Million for NCI in FY 2023 Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Early this morning Congress 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 ... 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 research is one of the most promising fields of biomedical discovery and sustained year-over-year increases ... trials act which would address ancillary costs when enrollees must travel, such as transportation and lodging, which for too long have been cost barriers for participation. “A five-year extension of additional federal funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico and a permanent extension ...
Cancer Research Groups Push Emergency Funding to Restart Clinical Trials in Infrastructure Package
Washington, D.C.—A group of more than fifty cancer research-focused organizations are urging Congress to include $10 billion in emergency funding to restart cancer research ... new protocols, procuring personal protective equipment and sometimes restarting work altogether that otherwise could not be resumed. The cost of these disruptions has been significant and threatens to jeopardize progress in the effort to reduce our country’s cancer burden for years ... survivors and their families, we urge Congress to include this additional NIH funding in the American Jobs Plan and ensure medical research can keep moving forward without delay.” Read the full letter . 0 Cancer Research Groups Push Emergency Funding to Restart Clinical Trials in ...
Racial disparities in prostate cancer could be addressed with newly introduced legislation
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American men. However, while cancer affects everyone, it does not affect everyone equally. Black men have a much higher incidence of ... patient support, and advocacy We know these disparities exist, and something must be done about them. The American Cancer Society and ACS CAN are working to improve cancer outcomes for all and reverse these disparities through the Improving Mortality from Prostate Cancer Together ... fight against cancer. That’s why we support policies that increase equitable access to care and reduce barriers to screening such as patient cost. We’re advocating for the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men Act or the PSA Screening for HIM Act , legislation ...
House Votes to Disapprove Medicaid Block Grant Guidance; Concerns Persist About Access Issues
Washington, D.C. – February 6, 2020 – Tonight the House of Representatives cast a vote of disapproval of guidance that would fundamentally alter the Medicaid program. The Medicaid Healthy Adult Opportunity , or block grant, guidance ... coverage through expansion. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “As the block grant guidance has the potential to significantly reduce access to comprehensive health care for low-income cancer patients, ...
Big Wins in Vermont
... Ban on Minors - Following California's law that was passed late last year, Vermont has passed an indoor tanning ban for all minors under the age of 18.ξ This new law aligns with American Cancer Society and ACS CAN's policy standards established in March 2010.ξ This is also a great victory during May's Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Tobacco Control ... the tobacco companies were able to find a loophole in the tax system to create products that are more appealing to youth due to the low cost and flavoring of these products.ξ Vermont was able to secure a tobacco tax equity provision in the Misc. Tax bill which redefines little ...
CVS Stores Stop Selling Tobacco Oct. 1
Big health news on tobacco! CVS, the nationÈs second largest pharmacy chain, announced it will stop selling tobacco products at all of its stores on October 1. This announcement is further evidence of the impact ACS CAN and its volunteers are having in the fight against tobacco and cancer. In response to the news, American Cancer Society and ACS CAN CEO Dr. ...