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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Issues Letter to CMS Applauding Its Commitment to Expanded, Sustainable Access to Patient Navigation Services

... its commitment to create additional support for patients with serious, high-risk illnesses like cancer by addressing complex aspects of their care,” noted Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, ACS CAN CEO. “Patient navigation is proven to help increase cancer screening rates, help patients better ... for in the long term is a meaningful first step towards expanded and sustainable access to patient navigation.”  Successful navigation of health care barriers for patients undergoing cancer treatment involves the deployment of skills and care plans unique to other diseases like heart ... standards that comport with the requirements provided in the proposed rule.  Additionally, patient navigation has been shown to help address health-related social needs and reduce disparities in communities of color by providing access to disease prevention education, conducting ...

First Survivor Views Survey Highlights Barriers to Addressing Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

... being released today, focus on patient experiences treating the symptoms and side effects of their cancer and access to supportive or palliative care services. The survey found patients and survivors experience a wide range of symptoms and side effects as a result of their cancer care. While ... completing tasks as a result of their cancer care, but only 26% reported being referred to physical, occupational or speech therapy by their health care provider. Similarly, 51% of patients reported anxiety or depression as a result of their cancer while only 10% reported being referred to a mental health provider for additional therapy. Many survivors also reported adverse symptoms or pain well after their active treatment concluded. Of ...

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 ...

Responses from Surviving the System Lobby Day Participants

... at ACS CAN and all the political representatives and everyone in Washington. Everyone went out of their way to make our stay pleasant. Hopefully health care reform will pass and we will make health insurance better for everyone!" Kathy from Florida says: "It was a memorable trip and a gainful experience. To witness the ACS CAN and the ...

An Important Vote

With passage of a bill in the Senate Finance Committee, cancer patients and those impacted by cancer are one step closer to seeing meaningful health care reform. ACS CAN has worked hard to ensure that many of our key policy principles are included in this legislation. The bill that passed today ... caps on benefits Reducing or eliminating co-pays for preventive services including mammograms and colonoscopies Limiting premium rating based on health status and age However, ACS CAN remains concerned that middle-income families could be forced to pay more than 25 percent of their annual ...

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 ...

How Much Does Cancer Cost? New Report Examines Expected Patient Costs for Common Cancer Diagnoses

... U.S. cancer patients paid nearly $4 billion in out-of-pocket costs in 2014 and the disease cost the country $87.8 billion in cancer-related health care spending. The report examines costs for three of the most common cancers—breast, lung and colorectal; under three types of ... If we are going to continue reducing cancer-related death and suffering, we must ensure that these patients and survivors have access to quality health insurance that meets their needs and is affordable to buy and to use,” said Hansen. Key report findings include: A lower-premium insurance ...

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 ...

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 ...

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