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Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Help Reduce the Cancer Burden on Minnesotans

... patient quality of life, prevent youth commercial tobacco use and help adults quit tobacco, and expand equitable access to quality, affordable health care. “While cancer affects everyone, it does not affect everyone equally. ACS CAN is committed to working with lawmakers to ensure all ... This year in Minnesota, there will be over 35,000 new cancer cases and an estimated 10,340 cancer deaths. ACS CAN will focus on reducing health disparities that contribute to a higher cancer rate, later stage diagnoses and higher mortality rate among communities of color, populations ...

Minnesota House Committee Advances Bill for Increased Access to Tobacco Cessation Treatment and Medications

Eagan, Minn. — Today, the House Preventive Health Policy Division voted in favor of advancing House File 3153, which would ensure that Medicare Assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees have ... committee’s decision to support legislation that would remove barriers to proven tobacco cessation strategies. HF 3153 now goes to the House Health Finance and Policy Committee for a hearing. Commercial tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disability, death and disease, claiming the lives of 6,300 Minnesotans each year and costing the state over $3 billion in excess annual health care costs. A report on smoking cessation by the Surgeon General concluded that insurance coverage leads to higher rates of successful quitting and ...

The Globe: Protect coverage for state’s most vulnerable cancer patients

... Action Network, Wilder More than 31,000 people in Minnesota will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Many of these individuals are receiving health care coverage through the state’s Medicaid program. For them, this program will be their lifeline. Currently, legislation being considered in the ... patients, survivors and many other individuals managing serious, chronic conditions being denied access to timely, appropriate and life-saving health care and treatments. I stood beside both my parents as they died of cancer. I know firsthand that battling cancer is often sickening and ...

Advocates commend Gov for investing in prevention

Governor’s Budget includes $40 million for Statewide Health Improvement Program   ST. PAUL, Minn. (January 22, 2013) – Governor Dayton prioritized the health of Minnesotans today by including $40 million for the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) in his budget recommendations. “Governor ... workplace programs to assist employees in quitting smoking. The long-term goal of SHIP is to improve the health of Minnesotans and reduce health care costs for all. Though SHIP launched as part of Minnesota’s Vision for a Better State of Health, the bipartisan health reform package enacted ...

2026 Minnesota State Legislative Priorities

... burden of cancer in Minnesota requires public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Minnesotans impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... ACS CAN will work with the Minnesota state legislature on the following priorities:   Ensuring Access to Quality Care Affordable, Adequate Health Insurance: ACS CAN will advocate to ensure access to quality, affordable and comprehensive health insurance, including preserving Medical ...

Minnesota, Tell Us Your Story!

Share Your Story Tell us how the current health care system has impacted you or someone you love who was diagnosed with cancer. Being uninsured lead to a late cancer diagnosis? Insurance company ...

Minnesota Patient Advocacy Coalition Calls on Congress to “Keep Us Covered”

... Minn. (Feb. 17, 2017) — Minnesota’s leading patient advocacy groups will gather to deliver the message that any changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) must maintain critical patient protections and ensure coverage is affordable and adequate.   Their message is simple. Any changes ... coverage of disease prevention, treatment and follow-up care. That coverage should include: enabling young adults to stay on their parents' health plan until age 26. providing patients with no- or low-cost life-saving screenings. preventing patients from having their coverage canceled when they get sick. banning annual and lifetime dollar limits on coverage. prohibiting patients from being denied health coverage because they have a pre-existing condition.   The event will include a visual representation of the concept “Keep Us Covered.” ...

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... message in support of more Minnesotans getting access to cost-free cancer screenings, protecting access to quality, affordable and comprehensive health care coverage, and reducing the toll of tobacco in our state.                                                        ...

Leading Cancer Advocacy Organization Urges Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District Candidates to Make Fighting Cancer a National Priority

... nd Congressional District candidates to state their positions on cancer issues such as cancer research funding and access to health care, including rural cancer care. ACS CAN also issued an invitation to Rep. Craig’s opponent, Tyler Kistner, to meet with volunteers.  ... made not just in the doctor’s office, but also in Washington, D.C., and state capitols. Government officials make decisions every day about health issues that affect our family, friends and neighbors,” said Pam Fontem, Lake City resident and ACT! Lead volunteer for ACS CAN ...

Day at the Capitol Cancelled

In an abundance of caution and the interest of protecting the health of our volunteers, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Minnesotan’s for a Smoke-free Day at the Capitol event on ... course of action for us to take at this time. We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your understanding as we work to minimize the health risk for volunteers and staff. We are so grateful for your willingness and dedication to making cancer a priority for your lawmakers and we ... this legislative session. ACS CAN and partners will be hosting a “Week of Action” later this session to make sure lawmakers hear why you care about preventing youth tobacco addiction.   Day at the Capitol Cancelled ...

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