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Legislation Introduced to Limit Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening, Follows Recent ACS Report Indicating Cancer Rates Rising in Women
A new report released by the American Cancer Society (ACS) last month revealed a shift in the burden of the disease from men to women. Cases of cancer are declining in men while diagnoses are rising in women, specifically younger women. A continued ... legislative proposal include the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), and Susan G. Komen For the Cure. One ACS CAN volunteer, a local Pittsburgh breast cancer survivor, is sounding the alarm on the recent report ... free to most insured women starting at age 40, follow-up testing after a suspected or actual abnormal screening often results in out-of-pocket cost sharing for patients. The report showed the out-of-pocket costs across procedures varied across states with Pennsylvania having an average ...
Press Release: Great American Smokeout
... to Support Tobacco Price Increase Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Nov. 21, 2013– The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), is celebrating the American Cancer Society’s 38 th annual Great American Smokeout today, by calling on Pennsylvania Lawmakers to protect the health of Pennsylvania residents by increasing the price of tobacco, making it less accessible to young people and more likely for adults to quit. ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer ...
Legislation to Limit Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Reaches Governor Shapiro’s Desk
... 433. This legislation expands Pennsylvanians’ access to diagnostic and supplemental imaging needed to detect breast cancer early without a cost burden. The House’s action follows the Senate, which passed Senate Bill 88 this summer and now heads to Governor Shapiro’s desk. Senate Bill 88 would make it so that more Pennsylvanians can access the early detection and treatment that make survivorship possible by eliminating out-of-pocket obligations for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. This means that, should someone in Pennsylvania receive an abnormal result ...
Pennsylvania Tobacco Tax Increase: WIN for health, WIN for the budget
... health, WIN for the budget Harrisburg, PA (Nov. 12, 2015) – More than 9,000 Pennsylvania kids become daily smokers every year and one-third of them will die prematurely as a result. Pennsylvania leaders, struggling to end a budget impasse, can save lives and generate important new revenue with a significant increase of at least $1.00 – our coalition supports a $1.60-per-pack hike ... more difficult for the tobacco industry to offset, leading to a decrease in tobacco use, particularly among kids, and a reduction in health care cost burdens. Win #1: Increasing the tobacco tax will reduce smoking, especially among kids. A $1.60-per-pack increase in Pennsylvania is projected ...
Poll Results: Pennsylvania Medicaid Expansion
... Medicaid [Harrisburg, PA] – Nov. 7, 2013 – Public opinion polling released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows that registered voters in Pennsylvania strongly agree that the state should accept federal funds that are available to broaden access to health coverage through Medicaid. By a margin of 65 percent to 25 percent, Pennsylvania voters support such a move, which would provide more 520,000 low-income Pennsylvanians with access to lifesaving preventive care and treatments for cancer and other serious diseases. The poll, conducted by a bipartisan pair of polling firms, Perry Undem and GS Strategy Group, reflects strong public support for Pennsylvania to make Medicaid coverage available to ...
2026 Pennsylvania Legislative Priorities
Victory in the fight against 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 Pennsylvanians impacted by cancer, and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2026 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Pennsylvania General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health ... We will also advocate for policies that ensure third party prescription drug copay assistance is counted toward patients’ out-of-pocket cost obligations. Reduce Patient Medical Debt: ACS CAN will advocate for policies that prevent the occurrence of medical debt and reduce the impact ...
Emergency Order is Lifted; Smoking Allowed to Resume in Pennsylvania Casinos Putting Pennsylvanians at Risk
HARRISBURG, PA – The emergency order that had been imposed by Governor Wolf, as a result of the pandemic, that prohibited smoking in casinos, has now been lifted. Because of this, smoking is now again allowed in casinos. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Pennsylvania Government Relations Director Emma Watson has released the following statement: “Not only has prohibiting smoking in casinos ...
Pennsylvania Decision to Improve Access to Health Care Will Save Lives and Money
Pennsylvania Decision to Improve Access to Health Care Will Save Lives and Money More Than Half a Million Pennsylvanians Will Have Security of Access to Lifesaving Cancer Screenings and Treatment Harrisburg, PA – August 28, 2014 – Governor Tom Corbett today chose to improve access to health coverage through private health care options for thousands of hard-working, low-income state residents. Diane Phillips, Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Pennsylvania, released the following statement about the vote: “As an organization committed to improving people’s lives by reducing ...
Patient Advocates Applaud Governor’s Proposals Alleviating Pennsylvanians’ Medical Debt & Improving Access to Cancer Prevention Services
HARRISBURG, PA – FEBRUARY 7, 2024 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joins patient advocates and public health organizations across the state in applauding Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 Executive Budget, ... and cessation programs. Medical debt impacts many people with cancer, their caregivers and their families. In a 2022 national survey of cancer patients and survivors on their experiences with and concerns around medical debt associated with the cost of cancer, 73% reported concern over their ability to pay current or future costs of their care, and 70% noted their worry about incurring ...
Health Care Affordability in Sharp Focus for Advocates & Cancer Survivors in 2026
At the start of Pennsylvania’s 2026 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on lawmakers to seize opportunities to ease the burden of cancer. Advocates are urging state leaders to prioritize affordability and ensure that cost is not a barrier to Pennsylvanians’ ability to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer. The following statement from Donna Greco, ...
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