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Dr. Thaddeus Bell: Charleston, SC

... of Dr. Thaddeus Bell: Charleston, SC Dr. Thaddeus Bell has been a family doctor for over 45 years, and is a passionate advocate and expert on health disparities. He runs a private practice in Charleston, South Carolina.  As a solo practitioner with one office manager and no other staff, Dr. Bell not only sees and cares for patients, but he also is the one to call insurance companies when they deny his patients the care they need. "It's a hassle to be on the telephone with insurance companies so often, getting prior authorization, telling health insurance companies why I want to do XYZ with my patient," he said. "It takes a significant amount of time."  Most frustrating for Dr. Bell ...

Nancy Wahtomy

... of opportunity that have greatly expanded Nancy's cancer advocacy network. "According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), health equity means the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. The facts are that not all people have a fair and equal opportunity to reach their highest level of health. The fact is that ... trials, but this isn’t the case. ACS CAN advocates for policies, laws and legislation that improve the fairness and equality in cancer care." Nancy's personal connection to cancer care is through her eight years working as a patient navigator and focusing on cancer patients in the ...

2016 Federal Priorities

... both appropriations and mandatory funding (21st Century Cures) options. Protect mandatory spending authority of the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Global Tobacco Control Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Support House and Senate passage of TPP to curb the tobacco industry's ability to overturn government tobacco control policies in the U.S. and around the world. Patient and Survivor Quality of Life Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Support House and Senate passage of PCHETA, legislation to facilitate access to palliative ... pain medications for cancer patients and survivors. Global cancer prevention Integrate tobacco and second hand smoke control into USAID global health programs. Support increased funding for HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screen and treat programs. Skin cancer Support efforts to reduce ...

California Makes Major Strides Enacting Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... licensing fees for tobacco retailers and distributors.   The only ranking in which California is “in the red” is access to palliative care.  California lawmakers have a chance to improve access to palliative care by passing Senate Bill (SB) 294 this legislative session. Senator ... including New York and Texas found that providing palliative care alongside curative treatment in hospitals can reduce costs for patients and health systems.  In fact, palliative care is estimated to save more than $2.5 million per year for the average academic medical center.   ... country’s top policy priorities, the How Do You Measure Up? report also offers a blueprint for how states can work within the current federal health care law on a state-based approach to improving access to affordable and adequate health coverage for cancer patients and their families. It ...

2019 Advocacy Accomplishments

... information on ACS CAN’s advocacy efforts, explore our website. Sustained Investments in Cancer Research In 2019, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provided 50,000 extramural grants to 300,000 researchers at 2,500 universities, medical schools and other research institutions across ... increases for skin cancer, prostate cancer and ovarian cancer programs, as well as a $20 million increase for the Office on Smoking and Health A new $50 million initiative to support a data modernization effort at the CDC, with language that directs the organization to prioritize ... billion in research grants. The ACS CAN Texas team was instrumental in securing this mission-critical win, which will ensure world-class cancer care continues throughout the state for the next decade.   Advocating as One Voice Against Cancer ACS CAN is the founder and the leading ...

Fight Big Tobacco in West Virginia

Impact of Tobacco in West Virginia: The Need to Invest in Tobacco Control to Reduce Taxpayer Costs, Protect Kids, and Save Lives:   Health Costs of Tobacco to West Virginia Tobacco is an addictive and deadly product. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body and remains the ... deaths are caused by smoking.   Economic Costs of Tobacco to West Virginia Smoking is estimated to cost West Virginia $1.17 billion in direct health care costs, including $298.1 million in Medicaid costs annually.v Additionally, smoking costs the state $2.4 billion in productivity costs ...

Montana Cancer Summit Speaker Bios

... Inc. Dr. Whitney Jones is a Gastroenterologist, a former Clinical Professor of Medicine and current adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health and information services at the University of Louisville.  He is a founding member and currently serves as Chair of the Kentucky Colon ... research in oncology as a postdoctoral scientist at the University of Colorado, Boulder until 2005.      Suzanne Held, PhD, Professor, Health & Human Development, Montana State University Suzanne Held, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Health & Human Development at ... and successful experiences in community-based participatory research addressing health concerns such as cancer and chronic illness self-care management. She has numerous publications and has provided presentations nationwide regarding this work. Alma always shares that her passion ...

Sample Testimony for House Bill 1301

... Islander individuals. Research is critical to understanding and reducing cancer disparities, as well as examining gaps in cancer prevention and care delivery that contribute to these disparities including the identification of new cancer risk factors which can lead to new intervention approaches to reduce cancer disparities and promote health equity. Everyone should have equitable access to quality cancer care and an equal opportunity to live a healthy life. Our ability to ... relies heavily on eliminating the inequities that exist in cancer care, including research. Data collection will aid future research to improve health equity for minority populations unique to the people of Hawaii. Please support and pass HB 1301 HD1 SD1. Sincerely, Name City, Zip code   ...

Protect Medicaid Expansion in Idaho

Video of idaho_supports_medicaid_in_our_words   In 2018 , Idahoans voted to expand access to affordable, quality health care. Since then, thousands of state residents have the peace of mind that comes with being able to get the care they need, when they need it. The ... our friends, neighbors, and communities in recent years. Through the tumultuous height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Idahoans could rely on stable health care when it was most needed. Everyday Idahoans are relying on their lawmakers to protect Medicaid expansion. Sign up to Host An Idaho ...

Cancer Votes

... In preparation for the 2020 presidential election, Cancer Votes focused on the presidential primary race, capitalizing on the emergence of health care as a top issue and focusing on the key states of Iowa , New Hampshire and South Carolina . In 2019, ACS CAN conducted polls of likely Republican and Democratic voters to gauge attitudes on relevant issues including access to health care and tobacco control. Volunteers and staff met with campaign policy staff for several presidential campaigns to share information on ACS ...

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