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ACS CAN Volunteers Urge the Passage of Prescription Cost Amendments

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – February 2, 2023 - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) hosted a Cancer Action Day at the Utah State Capitol building today. ACS CAN volunteers, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers met with lawmakers and urged them to support legislation that will address high out-of-pocket drug costs.  Cancer patients and many Utahns with chronic conditions face hardship when faced with medical bills, including prescription ... While these programs allow the enrollee to use copay assistance, the amount of the support does not count towards the enrollee’s out-of-pocket cost obligations. Patients are often left with significant and surprise costs.  To get involved, visit www.fightcancer.org/utah or follow ACS CAN ...

Cancer Patients, Survivors Rally Support for Reduced Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH– February 2, 2024 –Dozens of cancer survivors, patients, providers, and caregivers rallied at the state capitol Friday, asking lawmakers to support a bill to reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Utahns. SB 152 , sponsored by Rep. Curtis Bramble, was the focus of ‘Utah Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). People living with complex, chronic illnesses often rely on copay assistance programs to help pay for their medications. These programs are ...

Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs

... curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors invited to attend a Medicaid meeting led by the Senate Finance ... current system, fixed federal payments would not adjust automatically to account for increased enrollment, unexpected health emergencies or the cost of new breakthrough treatments. Instead, such financing would shift the cost to states, which would then likely implement restrictions to make up ...

Cancer Advocates Express Disappointment with Utah Lawmakers Over Failure to Act on Prescription Drug Costs

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 28, 2023 – On behalf of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in Utah, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is expressing disappointment with members of the House Business and Labor Committee who failed to pass SB184, Prescription Cost Amendments, today. The proposed law, co-sponsored by Sen. Curtis Bramble and Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, would have addressed the high cost of ...

October 24: ACS CAN Utah Policy Summit Highlights Youth Tobacco and E-cigarette Epidemic, Potential Policy Solutions

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the nation. This year roughly 1,300 Utah adults will die from smoking and 800 kids under age 18 will become new daily smokers. Additionally, $542 million in annual health care costs in Utah can be attributed to smoking. On Thursday, October 24, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Utah hosts its annual Utah ...      Speakers include: 9:10 – 9:30 a.m.: Dr. Clarke Low, director of thoracic oncology, Intermountain Healthcare, who will speak about the cost of tobacco use in Utah; 9:30 – 9:45 a.m.: Braden Ainsworth, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, Utah Department of Public Health; 9:45 ...

Proposed Law to Save Cancer Patients Money, Improve Access to Care Passes Utah State Senate

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 16, 2023 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds state senators for passing SB184, Prescription Cost Amendments, this week. The proposed law aims to address the high cost of prescription drugs Utah.   Cancer patients and many Utahns with chronic conditions face hardship when faced with medical bills, including ...

Utah Cancer Summit: Utah's Tobacco Burden and Potential Policy Solutions

Join us for the 2019 ACS CAN Utah Cancer Summit: Utah's Tobacco Burden and Potential Policy Solutions.    Tobacco use remains the number one cause of preventable death in Utah. $542 million in annual health care costs in Utah can be attributed to smoking. Join us to hear about the impact that ... policy solutions can impact tobacco use in Utah. Agenda 8:30am-9:00am check-in and breakfast 9:00am-9:10am opening remarks 9:10am-9:30am The Cost of Tobacco Use in Utah, Dr. Clarke Low, Director of Thoracic Oncology, Intermountain Healthcare 9:30am-9:45am Tobacco Use in Utah, Braden ...

Utah Cancer Summit: A Focus on Cancer Research

There is no doubt about it: cancer research saves lives.  Whether it be the critical research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which truly are the foundation of our national cancer research program and support research in every state, or the innovative privately funded research, cancer research matters. Join us at the 4th annual ACS CAN Utah Cancer Summit to hear from local experts about the current state of cancer research, both nationally and in Utah.  There is no cost to attend, but please register by October 9. Breakfast will be provided. Mary Beckerle, PhD CEO and Director, Huntsman Cancer Institute will ...

Utah Day at the Capitol

Join us on February 21 for ACS CAN Utah Day at the Capitol.   Whether you are a seasoned advocate or have never engaged with ACS CAN before, this day is an incredible ... our voices are heard loud and clear! There will be two pre-event training opportunities. All attendees should plan to join us for at least one of these or listen to a recorded training provided to you via email. We strongly encourage first time attendees to attend the in-person training ... you might have For the first time we will be asking all attendees to wear an ACS CAN royal blue polo shirt.  This will be provided to you at no cost this year.  We have both men’s and women’s shirt sizes. You will be asked to choose your shirt size when you register. Full event ...

Utah Cancer Survivors Needed for Surveys to Shape Public Policy Efforts

  SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is asking cancer patients and recent survivors to enroll in its latest Survivor Views survey project. The project is dedicated to ensuring ... used to inform cancer-related policymaking. The survey project, which started in 2019, has provided invaluable insight on issues including the cost of prescription drugs, access to health coverage, surprise medical bills and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on cancer patients’ access to ...

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