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New Poll Reveals Americans Are Foregoing Lifesaving Treatment and Cancer Screenings Due to Economic Downturn

Nationwide health care reform that benefits cancer patients would work for all Americans. ACS CAN released a national bipartisan poll this week on the impact of the ... all of the treatment and care needed if they were suddenly diagnosed with cancer. The poll data also revealed that the public's fear of losing health insurance is growing. One in five Americans with health insurance feel it is likely they or someone in their household will lose coverage ...

American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement: White House’s Cancer Moonshot National Cancer Plan

... delivery of precision cancer treatments. ACS CAN will advocate for robust and sustained federal funding annually for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, to promote development of innovative cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. Eliminate ... resources in their communities. ACS CAN will pursue federal and state policies nationwide that reduce cancer disparities through access to health insurance coverage, addressing financial toxicity through increasing care affordability, and reducing barriers that lead to more diverse enrollment in clinical trials. Deliver Best Care: Our health care system ...

House Subcommittee to Vote on Bills to Halt Damaging Insurance Rule Changes; Preserve Pre-Existing Condition Protections

Washington, D.C. - Today the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health is considering a series of bills that would stabilize and strengthen the health insurance market and decrease the number of uninsured by improving the ability of people with pre-existing conditions to obtain and afford ... president of ACS CAN follows: “The subcommittee has an opportunity to take an important step to preserve access to comprehensive health care for millions of American cancer patients, survivors and anyone at risk for the disease. “The changes the administration has put forth for ...

Senate Stimulus Bill Will Provide Critical Resources to Help Nonprofits Serve Patients in Time of Overwhelming Need

... forefront of helping Americans through difficult times. These charities provide everything from critical patient support to medical and mental health services.    The package also includes dedicated funding for state and local preparedness and response to the pandemic, money to reimburse hospitals and health care providers for COVID-19 related expenses, extended funding for community health centers through November, as well as requiring Medicare drug ...

President Obama Touts Benefits for Cancer Survivors in State of the Union Address

In his annual address to Congress, President Barack Obama discussed those who have been helped by key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Cancer wasn't far from his mind. "Because of this law, no American can ever again be dropped or denied coverage for a preexisting condition like asthma, back pain, or cancer." When Congress was debating the then-health care reform bill in 2008, ACS CAN played a vital role in ensuring this provision was included. After all, a person who battles cancer shouldn't also have to battle to maintain their health insurance. Watch our short video featuring four ACS CAN volunteers whose lives will be changed by this law. President Obama Touts Benefits ...

CMS Includes Reimbursement for Oncology Patient Navigation in CY24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposal

... Network (ACS CAN). “Prioritizing patient navigation is particularly important to achieve the President’s Cancer Moonshot goals of cancer health equity, as the greatest impact of professional navigators is oftentimes addressing the needs of under-resourced or marginalized communities.”  Navigating the United States health care system can be confusing and complicated and making decisions after receiving a complex medical diagnosis such as cancer is challenging for ...

The Promise of Prevention

On June 10, the President issued an executive order for the establishment of the National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council. The Council was created under the Affordable Care Act, and is intended to integrate the prevention efforts of many federal government agencies for more effective policies and reach. The fact ...

Healthy Economy Now

Each day the evidence mounts that real health care reform really can happen this year. It certainly feels different than the last time comprehensive reform was on the national agenda -- during ... ACS CAN has been part of the momentum and has been encouraging people to come to the table. We can't expect to fix the economy if we don't fix health care too -- and do it in a way that will work for all Americans. That means we have to build on what works in our system and fix what's ...

Dr. Wayne Frederick Appointed Interim CEO of the American Cancer Society and ACS CAN

... the  American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network  (ACS CAN), effective  November 2 . Dr. Frederick, a distinguished health care leader and surgical oncologist, brings a wealth of experience in business administration, medical education, academic excellence and public health to the organization as it continues its mission to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, ...

September is Pain Awareness Month

... cancer and its treatments can cause pain in patients and survivors, ACS CAN has made pain management issues a priority. Right now, the current health care reform bill will provide important incentives and trainings for doctors to treat patients for pain. This will help with the quality of life ... ACS CAN is also working on legislation that will help educate doctors and patients about the need for better pain care for cancer patients. Health care reform will ensure that doctors and patients take the time to discuss treating pain and ensuring that no cancer patient will have to ...

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