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... D.C.— January 3, 2023 — Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will hear oral arguments in the case of Haller v. Health and Human Services (HHS) and decide whether or not to uphold the U.S. District Court’s ruling preserving the No Surprises Act (NSA), ... for patients. Prior to this law, too many people with cancer received surprise bills that financially burdened their families and led to worse health outcomes and higher mortality rates, according to ACS research.   “Cancer patients are especially apt to encounter these kinds of bills ... in the U.S. expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year alone, it’s critical we uphold protections like the NSA that aim to make health care more affordable and give more people a fighting chance at survival.  “No one should have to struggle to pay basic bills, deplete their ...

... is scheduled to consider the draft FY26 appropriations bill approved on September 2 nd by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies.  The bill includes an increase in funding for cancer research and cancer prevention and control programs. The House spending bill includes: $48 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is a $99 million increase in base level funding from FY25, including $7.272 billion for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), ... and prevention and pass a year-long spending bill as soon as possible. By taking this vital step forward, we can transform the future of cancer care for all.” 0 House Appropriations Committee to Consider Funding Bill with Increase for Cancer Research ...

... tool for looking at Medicare through the cancer lens, so our policymakers understand how cancer effects the Medicare program as they work on health care reform. Here are some highlights from the new chartbook: o The elderly represent only 13 percent of the population but make up about half of ...

... remains the nationŠ—Ès number one cause of preventable death, killing approximately 443,000 Americans and costing $96 billion in direct health care costs each year. Yet, a new report co-authored by ACS CAN shows states are not doing all they can to help tackle tobacco use. State funding ...