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House Proposal Signals Retreat in War on Cancer
Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, in response to proposed budget cuts in the U.S. House of Representatives that would decimate cancer programs. “A generation ago, ... the word “cancer” was whispered, if it was even uttered at all. The promise of a world where cancer is no longer a major health threat can be achieved, but only if we keep the momentum moving forward. If we slow down, we risk losing the ground we've gained and we will cost our nation far more resources and lives in the long run. The American Cancer Society understands lawmakers are under a lot of pressure to cut ...
Ruling a Victory for Cancer Patients
... Patient Protections for Families Affected by Cancer Trenton, NJ – June 28, 2012 – The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical to ensuring that people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases can access quality, affordable health care. “The ruling is a victory for people with cancer and their families nationwide, who for decades have ... and their families to access needed care by ensuring that proven preventive services such as mammograms and colonoscopies are offered at no cost to patients, eliminating arbitrary dollar limits on coverage that can suddenly terminate care and prohibiting insurance companies from ...
April Advocacy Roundup
Welcome Blair Horner Starting next week, our team will have a new Vice President for Advocacy! For over thirty years, Blair Horner has been one of New York State's leading advocates for consumer, public health and government reforms. As legislative director for the New York Public ... significant cuts to proven prevention and cancer screening programs at the CDC. These severe cuts could reduce the number of women who can access lifesaving breast and cervical cancer screenings by as much as 40,000 and eliminate access to colorectal cancer screenings for ... of our states, as well as employees of small businesses. Customers in the Exchange will also be qualified for subsidies to help offset the cost of premiums. The American Cancer Society is deeply interested in the rules developed to operate the Exchange so that it best meets the needs ...
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