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Young Adults at Higher Cancer Risk

Findings Provide Further Evidence that Maine Should Move Quickly to Increase Access to Health Coverage for Most Vulnerable Residents Augusta, Maine – March 3, 2014 – A new American Cancer Society study shows that uninsured adolescents and young adults are up to twice as likely as those with health insurance to be diagnosed with late-stage cancer, which is more difficult and expensive to treat and more deadly than cancers caught early. ... with advanced cancer and are less likely to survive the disease. These findings suggest efforts to increase access to quality, affordable health care are critical. Maine lawmakers currently have the opportunity to increase access to health coverage through the state’s Medicaid program, ...

2-1-11 Monthly Advocacy Update

Monthly Advocacy Update 2-1-11   Affordable Care Act Update   Dr. Seffrin Named to New to National Prevention Advisory Group The White House announced its intention to appoint John R. ... advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), to the advisory group to the newly created National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council.   The council, which was created by the Affordable Care Act, is working to integrate the prevention efforts of numerous federal ...

3-8-10 Maine Statehouse Update

...   While this means there is less of a budget hole, there is still over $300 million in cuts.   Each committee of jurisdiction (including Health and Human Services) met quickly last week to go over what cuts the Governor proposed eliminating, and had their recommendations to the ... This week is really "do or die" on this issue, so I'll keep you posted as the week progresses. Access to Healthcare LD 1620: "An Act To Protect Health Care Consumers from Catastrophic Debt" is tabled in the House until members can caucus.   We have bipartisan support, so we are hoping for good ...

2-19-10 Maine Statehouse Update

... but the leadership is talking about it, and very few others are saying "no" as aggressively. Access to Healthcare LD 1620: "An Act To Protect Health Care Consumers from Catastrophic Debt" had a public hearing on Feb. 3rd.   I and about 15 others testified in support of the measure.   The work session was Feb. 17th, and they voted "ought to pass" 8 - 4.   It will go to the House and Senate for the full vote soon. Congress:   Health Care Reform Maureen and I continue to meet with our Health Care Reform Partners, volunteers, and our Members of Congress and their staff in ...

August 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... Senate Candidates on the Record Breast cancer has been a major issue in Montana's US Senate race, with both candidates running ads claiming to care more about the issue than their opponent. Cancer Votes seized the opportunity to have them go on the record. As a result, both the challenger ... Votes and the League of Women Voters held a forum in Wichita for state senate candidates in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The candidates talked about health issues in the state, including breast cancer early detection programs. ACS CAN Cancer Votes, AARP, the University of Delaware, and the ... of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that benefit cancer patients and their families, such as creating consumer-friendly state health exchanges, expanding access to coverage through Medicaid, and ensuring that health plans cover essential health benefits. Finally, the ...

Vaccine Legislation Jeopardizes the Safety of Mainers with Cancer and other Chronic Illnesses

Augusta, ME – T omorrow, the Health and Human Services Committee of the Maine legislature will hold a public hearing on LD 867 “An Act To Prohibit Mandatory COVID-19 ... for Safety Testing and Investigations into Reproductive Harm”. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joins other public health groups in opposition of this legislation which would undermine public health. By prohibiting vaccine requirements, this legislation could ... ACS CAN in urging the Legislature to reject any proposal that undermines vaccine requirements,” said Dr. Bridgman. “We urge policymakers who care about the health of Mainers to support proven public health strategies, including vaccine requirements and the right of local elected ...

4/3/09 Maine Statehouse Update

... to make funding decisions for the 2010 fiscal year. This year’s budget resolutions are important in laying the groundwork for the enactment of health care reform legislation later in the year. Reform is necessary if the nation is going to repair the holes in the current system and ensure all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care.   To ensure the stage would be set for health care reform, ACS CAN advocates, in just under two weeks, sent nearly 10,000 emails and ...

Maine 2026 Legislative Priorities

... 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 Mainers impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Maine Legislature on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact ...

2020 Maine State Legislative Session Summary

... 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 Mainers touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In ...

2010 Election Update

... is to take this opportunity to educate and update both new and returning officeholders on the issues that people with cancer and their families care about, and to cultivate the cancer policy champions of the future.   As a nationally respected nonpartisan organization with a history of ... with cancer and their families are heard in national and state policy debates.   Those voices were heard Tuesday in South Dakota, where public health advocates scored a major victory by helping to pass a comprehensive statewide smoke-free law that will extend a restriction on indoor ... prevention and control programs, enacting strong tobacco control policies that discourage people from smoking, and expanding access to quality health care nationwide. We will invite all elected officials, regardless of political party, to work with us to do what is best for people with ...

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