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Letter to Gov. Cuomo on Exchanges
The following is the text of a letter that was delivered to Governor Cuomo on March 28, 2012 from American Cancer Society Eastern Division CEO Donald Distasio. A PDF version ... women enrolled in private health insurance. The health care crisis is a cancer care crisis that must be addressed now. For too many, delay can be deadly. Therefore, we applaud your reported decision, in the face of legislative delay, to create a health benefits exchange through ... coverage choices that offer the optimal combination of choice, value, quality, and service. The exchange should be empowered to promote cost containment and quality improvement through such means as product standardization, payment reforms that incentivize the efficient delivery of ...
Letter to Gov. Cuomo on TCP
The following is the text of a letter from Donald Distasio, American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey Chief Executive Officer, to Governor Andrew Cuomo. The letter was hand-delivered on March 18, 2011. A PDF version of ... by increases in adult and teenage tobacco use rates. There is every possibility that a comprehensive, strategically-designed intervention can reverse these setbacks, but an adequate level of activity must be maintained. This will be done if the appropriation in your Executive ...
ACS Supports Calorie Labeling in Albany
... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2009 NEW LAW WOULD INFORM CUSTOMERS, COMBAT OBESITY American Cancer Society, Panera Bread Join Chorus of Support, Calorie Labeling Legislation for Chain Restaurants in Albany County Would Provide Answers LBANY, NY (July 28, 2009) – Do you know how ... and poor nutrition are major risk factors for cancer, second only to tobacco use. Approximately one-third cancer deaths in the US this year can be attributed to poor diet, physical inactivity, overweight, and obesity. “It’s a simple and proven idea – informed consumers make better ... citizens in New York State and related medical costs surpassing $8 billion annually, it is truly imperative to pursue such common sense, low cost efforts as part of a multi-pronged approach to improving the public’s health. Albany County should certainly be at the forefront of this ...
Cancer Survivors & Lawmakers Highlight Budget Proposals Focused on Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, Medical Debt & Paid Leave
... FY budget aimed at helping more New Yorkers prevent cancer, detect it early and alleviate its burden on families. Advocates with and allies of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) utilized the forum to outline the active policy proposals that will benefit New Yorkers across the cancer continuum. ACS CAN staff and ... which included the elected officials as well as representatives from the NYS Paid Medical Leave coalition and the Community Service Society of New York, outlined a comprehensive approach to cancer control and prevention in New York and called on lawmakers to support budgetary measures ...
Budget Cuts & Missed Opportunities Define New York Budget
... week, state leaders approved the state budget for FY 2024-25. In response, Michael Davoli, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New York Senior Government Relations Director, released the following statement: “If we are truly serious about limiting the burden of cancer for New Yorkers, we have to take a comprehensive approach. Governor Hochul and the State Legislature had an opportunity to do so in the ... proposals that impact individuals across the cancer continuum. Unfortunately, the final budget came up short in key areas, thwarting the promise of the robust legislative package that advocates strongly supported. “The burden of disease in New York has reached a fever-pitch with the ...
Survey: Cancer Patients, Including New Yorkers, Increasingly Face COVID-19 Health Impact
... health issues as they try to navigate the difficult health and economic environment. An American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey of cancer patients and survivors focused on COVID-19 effects found 87% of respondents said the pandemic had affected their health care in some ... to afford lifesaving medications by preventing copayment assistance from counting toward a patient’s deductible or other out-of-pocket cost requirements. This can increase the amount patients are left to cover on their own. We urge the state legislature to pass A8246 sponsored ...
Higher Cig Tax is Good Public Policy
... Society Tobacco Policy Specialist Russ Sciandra testified at a joint NYS Senate-Assembly hearing on taxes. Sciandra focused on the benefits of a higher cigarette tax, as proposed by Gov. Paterson, and on the need to collect taxes on cigarettes sold on Indian reservations. HIGHER CIGARETTE TAX IS GOOD PUBLIC POLICY Statement from Russ Sciandra, tobacco policy specialist, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding joint NYS Senate and Assembly public hearing on taxes. “Say the word ‘tax’ and people cringe. But a higher tax on cigarettes is one tax New Yorkers can feel good about. A proven public health strategy, it will raise money targeted for health care programs and reduce health care costs by ...
New York State Budget Produces Mixed Results in Fight against Cancer
ALBANY, NY – MAY 1, 2023 – Earlier today New York State leaders released details on the agreed upon 2023-24 budget and will soon adopt each of the budget bills—the contents of which are a mixed bag at best in the fight against cancer. While the state made sound investments in cancer screening and tobacco prevention and ... usher in a tobacco-free generation. To mark both the victories and missed opportunities, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior New York Government Relations Director Michael Davoli responded with the following statement: “2023-24 held great potential for ...
ACS to NY: Don't Re-debate Federal Law
Statement by Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding the NYS Senate’s failure to pass health benefit exchange legislation . "The American Cancer Society urges New York ... instead focus on what uninsured New Yorkers need most, access to health insurance. Every year, as many as 10,000 New Yorkers face a diagnosis of cancer without health insurance. One-third of cancer survivors report losing health insurance at some point after their diagnosis. There is ... According to the American Cancer Society, 10 percent of those with cancer battle the disease without health insurance. This legislation can provide the protection from financial ruin, or worse. The federal health care reform law requires that states create health benefit exchanges ...
New Report Gives New York State Mixed Grades on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies
... legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer however the state falls short in some areas. According to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality , New York State measured up to policy recommendations in just four of the nine issue areas ranked. The report was released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “This 15 th edition of the report shows just how far we’ve come in the last decade and a half passing policies proven to reduce suffering ...