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The Costs of Cancer in the Hispanic/Latino Community

As a leading cause of death and disease in the United States (U.S.), cancer takes a huge toll on the health of patients and survivors, and it also has a great impact on their finances. The costs of cancer do not impact all patients equally. Evidence consistently shows that certain factors – like race/ethnicity, health insurance status, income and where a person lives – impact cancer diagnosis, treatment, survival and financial hardship experienced by ... counterparts to be uninsured and experience serious financial hardship. Overall, Hispanic cancer survivors have more than double the health care expenditures as Hispanic individuals who have not been diagnosed with cancer. 1 And it is estimated that the economy loses $8.8 billion ...

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 ...

Insurance Disruptions & the Cost of COVID-19

The Problem The upheaval to the U.S. economy caused by the pandemic has resulted in many Americans losing their jobs and their employer-provided health insurance. Mid-year coverage disruptions are costly because cancer patients like Franklin who have already met their deductible and maximums ... another $8,000 to pay his new deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. By the end of the year, Franklin will have spent almost 3 times more on his health care than he would if he’d been able to stay on his employer’s plan.  Insurance disruptions aren’t the only cost of COVID-19 for 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 ...

Addressing Cancer Disparities in LGBTQ+ Communities

A critical factor for eliminating disparities and ensuring health equity is the guarantee that all people have access to quality, affordable health care. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) people face a unique and increased cancer burden, disproportionately ...

Survivor Views: Cancer & Medical Debt

... the latest survey explores cancer patients’ and survivors’ experiences and concerns with medical debt associated with the cost of cancer care. The web-based survey was conducted among 1,218 patients and survivors nationwide diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the last seven ... patients and survivors regardless of insurance coverage and across income levels: 99% of cancer patients and survivors in this survey have health care coverage and 56% report household income above the US median. Women are more likely than men to report medical debt (57% vs. 36%), and ... possible. Eighty-four percent say their experience with medical debt has led them to support legislation that would make major changes to the health care system.                         Most say their cancer-related medical debt was accumulated during active treatment (78%), ...

Increasing Access to FDA-Approved Cessation Medication through Pharmacies

Increasingly pharmacies are playing a greater public health role, due in part to their many locations in communities, extended hours of operation, and administering some vaccines, and providing ... cessation services has the potential to reduce tobacco-related cessation disparities experienced by rural adults who may have limited access to health care professionals, hospital services, and specialty care. [iv] Pharmacies can offer an additional opportunity to aid individuals wanting to quit ...

Some Insurance Plans Come with Higher Patient Costs

  The Problem The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped individuals with pre-existing conditions like cancer access comprehensive health insurance and afford their care. But the law is at risk of being dismantled. The risks of losing ACA protections are clear when you look at current plans that do not have to ...

ACS CAN Comments on Market Integrity Proposed Rule

... goal of improving market integrity and we are committed to policies that effectively address any waste, fraud, and abuse that exists in public health care programs. However, we are concerned the overall impact of this proposed rule will actually impede access to comprehensive health insurance coverage and create more gaps in coverage rather than address any potential waste in the program. By CMS’ own estimates between ...

Survivor Views: Open Enrollment

... survey explores open enrollment, and the issues and priorities cancer patients and survivors consider as they make choices about purchasing health care coverage. The web-based survey was conducted among 1,279 patients and survivors nationwide who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the last seven years. Of those, 57% have employer-provided health care coverage (722n), 28% are enrolled in Medicare (363n), 6% purchase their coverage privately such as through the marketplace (74n), and ...

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