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Dr. Len Weighs In Again

Dr. Len Lichtenfeld of the American Cancer Society recently posted his thoughts about President Obama's recent health care reform Q&A session which aired on ABC News. Dr. Len Weighs In Again ...

Congress Must Take Action to Address Medical Debt

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions will hold a hearing this morning on addressing medical debt, titled, “What Can Congress Do to End the ... Views survey , nearly half of respondents, all of whom are cancer patients and survivors, report being burdened by medical debt. We know the health implications of medical debt on individuals with cancer are significant, as those with medical debt are more likely to be behind on recommended cancer screenings, and many are forced to skip or delay care. This is not acceptable.   “ACS CAN has long fought for public policies that reduce the likelihood or severity of medical debt. Most ...

Lisa Lacasse announced as new ACS CAN president

... so incredibly honored to have the opportunity to lead this organization toward our mission to end death and suffering from cancer through public health policy change.” Lisa has worked in the health care field for over 25 years, including working for the Governor of Maine, the University of Maryland Medical System and the National Institutes of ...

Congressional Budget Cuts to Medicaid would Harm Cancer Patients and Their Families

... to resist cuts to the program that is so critical to the cancer fight:  “Any cuts to Medicaid would significantly jeopardize critical health care access for millions of people in America. Research from the American Cancer Society has repeatedly shown that having comprehensive, affordable health insurance is a major determining factor in surviving cancer. “Medicaid also plays a critical role in the health of our nation’s ...

ACS CAN Joins More than 50 Patient Groups Applauding Justice Department’s Stay Request in Braidwood Lawsuit

Washington, D.C.— (April 13, 2023) — Patient groups representing millions of people with serious health conditions released a statement today to thank the Department of Justice for requesting a stay in the ruling of the Braidwood v. Becerra ... coverage of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended preventive services without cost sharing as required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The nation’s leading health groups, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association, HIV+HIV ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Welcomes Three New Members to the National Board of Directors

... the Board in 2022 are David Ford, Dr. David O. Garcia and Dr. Omar M. Rashid, each of whom has an established background in the areas of public health, health care and government relations and a commitment to engaging national, state and local elected officials in the fight against cancer.   David Ford, ...

Proposed Medicare Rule Likely to Limit Cancer Patients’ Access to Necessary Prescription Drugs

... to administer those particular drugs and cancer patients would no longer have access to these particular treatments.”  The Department of Health and Human Services’ own analysis finds 19% of the program’s savings under the rule would come from seniors being unable to access ... problem for cancer patients who often need specific drugs to treat their particular form of the disease and whom often have numerous other health conditions that complicate their care. These changes might also force patients to seek different providers, necessitating more travel and delayed care, which could harm patient ...

ACS CAN Volunteer Spreads the Word About Breast Cancer Awareness at the White House

... D.C. to share her story at a White House event held Oct. 15. Lorene joined Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on a nationwide conference call about about how the Affordable Care Act will benefit breast cancer patients and survivors. Five years ago, Lorene found a lump on her breast, but could not afford to visit the ... Cancer Early Detection Program, a federal program that provides cancer screenings to uninsured and low-income women. With the Affordable Care Act now guaranteeing coverage of and eliminating copays for proven preventive tests such as mammograms, Lorene hopes fewer women will be ...

Progress made in Congress on bills that would make today better for cancer patients

... to garner support for legislation that will improve the quality of life of cancer patients and survivors through an enhanced level of cancer care. In the House, thanks to the hard work of ACS CAN volunteers, the quality of life bill already has 258 co-sponsors -- only 42 away from the ... on the bill as co-sponsors to keep pushing the bill ahead. If these bills pass, more cancer patients could receive a better type of cancer care that includes: Less pain during treatment Coordinated care among their doctors and other health professionals Emotional support for themselves and their caregivers 0 Progress made in Congress on bills that would make today better for ...

Mississippi Faith Leaders

... of mississippi_faith_leaders_compilation Faith leaders from Mississippi come together to address how the working poor continue to fall into the health care coverage gap until Medicaid is expanded in their state. Mississippi Faith Leaders ...

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