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Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs

... curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors invited to attend a Medicaid meeting led by the Senate Finance ... current system, fixed federal payments would not adjust automatically to account for increased enrollment, unexpected health emergencies or the cost of new breakthrough treatments. Instead, such financing would shift the cost to states, which would then likely implement restrictions to make up ...

Strengthening Kentucky’s Workforce by Breaking the Cycle of Tobacco Addiction

... prepare for the 2024 legislative session and continue to focus on workforce issues, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize proven tobacco prevention and cessation measures that would improve the health of Kentucky’s workforce.  “ACS CAN urges state lawmakers and Gov. Beshear to invest $10 million annually in fact-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs,” said Doug Hogan, ACS CAN government relations director. “Smoking is estimated to cost Kentucky $2.23 billion in direct health care costs, including $634 million in Medicaid costs annually. Additionally, smoking costs the state ...

Breaking the Cycle of Tobacco Addiction

FRANKFORT, KY – Elected officials must do more to support the residents of Kentucky who want to quit using tobacco products, say cancer patients, survivors, and advocates who are marking the American Cancer Society’s ... Smokeout is a day for people who use tobacco to create a plan to quit. Not only does the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) want to help people quit, but we also want to help Kentucky's youth never start, which will help improve the health of Kentucky’s workforce. A well-funded tobacco cessation and prevention program is essential to provide the support needed to help people quit ...

Kentucky is the Cancer Capital of the Country with More Than 1/3 of the Commonwealth’s Cancer Deaths Tied to Tobacco Use

... by increasing Kentucky’s cigarette tax by $1 or more per pack, with similar increases on other tobacco product taxes.    The visit was part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN’s) annual Day at the Capitol. This year, the event brought together cancer patients, survivors and their families from across the state with health advocates from the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow. As part of the rally, advocates carried and displayed photos of their loved ones who died from tobacco-related cancers.   “Kentucky leads the nation in ...

Cancer Advocates Call on Legislature to Invest in Measures to Combat Tobacco Use

FRANKFORT, KY – Yesterday, the Senate passed its version of the state’s operating budget, which drastically underfunds programs that help prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products, including ... use, the number one cause of preventable death nationwide and is responsible for 37.2% of cancer deaths in Kentucky.  The following statement can be attributed to Doug Hogan, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Kentucky government relations direct or:  “American Cancer ... to invest $10 million annually in fact-based programs that address tobacco use, including the use of e-cigarettes. Smoking is estimated to cost Kentucky $2.23 billion in direct health care costs, including $634 million in Medicaid costs annually. Additionally, smoking costs the state ...

State Legislature Fails to Adequately Fund Vital Tobacco Prevention Programs, Igniting Concern Among Public Health Advocates

FRANKFORT, KY – The legislature’s final version of the state’s two-year operating budget drastically underfunds programs that help prevent kids from using tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and help those already addicted to quit. These programs are critical to reducing tobacco use, the number one cause of preventable death nationwide and responsible for 37.2% of cancer deaths in Kentucky.  The following statement can be attributed to Doug Hogan, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Kentucky government relations director:  “American Cancer Society ...

2025 Kentucky Legislative Session Priorities

... Session Priorities  Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Kentucky Residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2025 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Kentucky General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health ... provide a comprehensive benefit for lung cancer screening including all follow-up testing according to recommended guidelines, without enrollee cost sharing or other barriers. Prostate Cancer: The higher incidence and mortality rates for Black men for prostate cancer are exceptionally ...

Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

... are marking the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 45th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of Kentucky residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. As our battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to ... safe—which means building strong public health infrastructure including comprehensive tobacco control measures.  As the advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is working to ensure the General Assembly protects funding for tobacco cessation and prevention programs during the 2021 legislative ...

Amidst Youth E-cigarette Epidemic, Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

... Society’s (ACS) 44th annual Great American Smokeout happening tomorrow, November 21, by calling on the General Assembly to protect the health of Kentucky residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation including increasing funding to go towards tobacco control programs.  The ... epidemic levels among youth, with more than one in four high school students (27.5%) currently using e-cigarettes.  The advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is working to ensure the General Assembly increases funding for tobacco cessation and prevention programs during the 2020 legislative session. ...

New Report: Failure by Southern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The result of this inaction has led to some of the highest tobacco use rates in the country and contributed to cancer death rates that are significantly above the national average.   The ...

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