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ACS CAN’s Policy Recommendations for Improving Cancer Care in Rural America
... to have limited incomes and face serious financial hardship. [iii] People who reside in rural areas face significant barriers to accessing care, limited primary care and public health capacity, limited access to clinical trials, cancer screening and prevention, higher rates of tobacco use, are more likely to face food ... cancer care in rural and remote areas. ACS CAN's Policy Agenda contains policy recommendations related to: Access to Care Primary Care & Public Health Capacity Clinical Trials and Research Screening Commercial Tobacco Control Nutrition Patient Supportive Care [i] Kirkwood MK, Bruinooge SS, ...
Increasing Access to FDA‑Approved Cessation Medications Through Pharmacist‑Provided Care
Pharmacists are playing an increasingly important public health role, in part due to the widespread presence of pharmacies in communities, with nearly 89% of people in the U.S. living within five miles of ... Download the factsheet for more information. Increasing Access to FDA‑Approved Cessation Medications Through Pharmacist‑Provided Care ...
ACS CAN Comments to National Academy of Sciences on Federal Policies that Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities
... Action Network (ACS CAN) commented on the National Academy of Sciences’ request for federal policies that contribute to racial and ethnic health inequities. These comments outline the specific public policies ACS CAN believes will accelerate the changes needed to reduce racial and ethnic health inequities across the cancer care continuum. ACS CAN Comments to National Academy of Sciences on Federal Policies that Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities ...
Congress Should Reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act (EARLY ACT 2025)
... at a later stage, often more aggressive and harder to treat. Young breast cancer patients can have concerns about body image, fertility, mental health issues such as feelings of isolation and may struggle with the financial burden of treatment and care. The EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025 (H.R. 4541/S. 2339) - introduced by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), Kathy Castor ... unique needs of young women who have breast cancer or who are at risk for breast cancer. Congress Should Reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act (EARLY ACT 2025) ...
Survivor Views: Discrimination Among LGBTQ+ Cancer Patients
... the last seven years. Key Findings Half (50%) of LGBTQ+ cancer patients and survivors surveyed are concerned they may face discrimination in a health care setting, and one-in-five are very concerned. Over one-third (37%) have faced discrimination in a healthcare setting due to their sexual ... seeking care due to concerns about discrimination. Over half (58%) are concerned about the political climate impacting their ability to get health care and 49% are concerned a provider may feel it is too risky to treat them because of laws passed in the state where they practice. ...
Threats to Medicaid Funding: Changes to Provider Taxes & State-Directed Payments
Medicaid is a critical source of health insurance and coverage for more than 77 million Americans, including people with cancer who rely on the program for prevention, timely ... This factsheet outlines what these changes mean, the projected financial impact on states, and consequences for patient access to cancer care. Medicaid Funding Mechanisms: Provider Taxes and State Directed Payments The Medicaid program employs a joint financing mechanism that relies ... funding mechanism for Medicaid involves state-directed payments (SDPs) . These payments mandate managed care organizations — integrated health systems providing health care to members by reduce costs and improve quality — to financially compensate health care providers by raising ...
Cancer in Medicare: An American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Chartbook
... Program Basics Medicare Beneficiary Characteristics Cancer Screening and Prevention in the Medicare Program Medicare Expenditures for Cancer Care Improvements in Medicare Still Needed Policy Recommendations Introduction The risk of cancer increases with age, i and having health insurance coverage is strongly associated with survival following a cancer diagnosis. ii Cancer is the leading cause of death among ... be diagnosed with cancer. v Over 1 million of those diagnosed are age 65 or older and rely on the Medicare program as their primary source of health care coverage. vi Cancer incidence rates also vary substantially across the U.S. (see map). Figure 1: Incidence Rates for United States ...
The Availability of Junk Plans Harm Cancer Patients
Access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage, which Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage standards help to ensure, is crucial for cancer patients and survivors. Unfortunately, ... because, while marketed as cheaper insurance options, the plans fail to offer comprehensive benefits – often excluding coverage of essential health benefits such as emergency services, preventive and wellness services, and prescription drugs – and engage in medical underwriting to deny ...
Federal Advocacy to Eliminate Disparities in Cancer
... screening, and treatment, not all individuals benefit equally from this important progress. This fact sheet provides an overview of current health disparities in cancer care and a snapshot of ACS CAN federal advocacy activities to eliminate these disparities and achieve health equity. Federal Advocacy to Eliminate Disparities in Cancer ...
Cancer in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
... Indian and/or Alaska Native (AI/AN), representing roughly 3% of the U.S. population. Historical inequities such as limited access to quality care have likely contributed to AI/AN people having the highest cancer incidence and mortality of any racial or ethnic group, for cancers of the colorectum, kidney, liver, lung, stomach, and cervix. To address these disparities, AI/AN communities continue to advocate for improved health care, self governance, and equitable treatment. Find out more. Cancer in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities ...
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