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Analysis of Marketplace Cancer Drug Coverage Shows Consumers Face Information Barriers on Cost and Coverage

... to select the best health insurance plan through the market places continue to face challenges in determining prescription drug coverage and cost-sharing information in prospective coverage, according to analysis released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The analysis of 2016 marketplace formularies in six states: Alabama , California , Colorado , Nevada , New Jersey and Texas found coverage transparency has ...

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 ...

Cancer Survivors Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Passage of Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

... marked the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 43 rd annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of Alabama residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can we effectively overcome the country’s tobacco epidemic and prevent the more than 480,000 deaths each year caused by smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.   The advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), supports evidence-based strategies proven to reduce tobacco use including ...

Documentary Film Highlights Early Days of COVID-19 Pandemic and Ongoing Impact on Black, Rural Communities in Alabama

... / Full Video (3:55) / Trailer (0:45) MONTGOMERY, AL – March 16, 2021 – A film by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) features the stories of those disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and stresses the importance of health insurance coverage for lower income individuals ... likely to get screened for cancer and are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at an advanced stage when survival is less likely, and the cost of care is higher. WHO: Film stars that can speak to COVID-19’s impact and the importance of Medicaid include: Dr. Carter, sole provider in ...

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 ...

Alabama Cancer Survivors Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

... marked the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 43 rd annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of Alabama residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can we effectively overcome the country’s tobacco epidemic and prevent the more than 480,000 deaths each year caused by smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.   The advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), supports evidence-based strategies proven to reduce tobacco use including ...

Organizations Unite Against Dangerous Farm Bureau Bill

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A coalition of 30 organizations from across Alabama has united in opposition to Senate Bill 84 , which would allow the sale of substandard health plans, commonly known as Farm Bureau plans. If enacted, SB 84 would jeopardize access to health care and financial security ... recourse when their claims are denied. In a letter signed by 30 organizations including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), advocates wrote that Farm Bureau plans do not provide a viable solution to Alabama’s healthcare coverage gaps. Instead, they could worsen ...

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Recognizes Cancer Screening Week

Governor Kay Ivey recognized the first week of December as Cancer Screening Week on Tuesday with a proclamation that encourages all Alabama citizens to discuss their individual risk factors ... educate themselves about cancer screening resources available to them.   According to a study done by the American Cancer Society, nearly half of all cancer deaths can be prevented by living an active lifestyle, eating a healthful diet, not using tobacco products, and getting recommended screenings. Across the ...

Alabama Governor should close the Medicaid coverage gap to protect veterans

... and alcohol addiction; my work looks at ways to improve care options for those battling addiction. I also know the personal health toll cancer can take, having lost my mom, stepdad, aunt and two uncles to the disease and from receiving my own cancer diagnosis in 2015. Our lawmakers need to ... are  not eligible for  or cannot access care at the VA hospital. In fact, a  congressional study  done in 2014 found only 40 percent of veterans were enrolled in the VA health system. Some veterans have privacy concerns with VA services or don’t want to feel like a ... the VA where I work in Tuscaloosa doesn’t offer comprehensive cancer treatment. Additionally, the VA can always cut special programs due to cost and budgetary needs. While I don’t claim to represent the VA, I am in a unique position as an employee to have seen some of these issues ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Networks Calls for Action in Alabama to Help People Quit Tobacco

... are marking the American Cancer Society's 47 th annual Great American Smokeout® today by calling on state officials to protect the health of Alabama residents by investing in the state’s tobacco cessation program to support adults who wish to quit.   “Nearly 70% of people who currently smoke cigarettes want to quit, and the Great American Smokeout® is about helping people reach that important goal. We know ... toll on our communities while also advancing our mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.”  Free resources on quitting smoking can be found at the Alabama Tobacco Quitline   or through the American Cancer Society’s brand new cessation service, the Empowered to Quit ...

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