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Overview The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change, as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As part of this effort, ACS CAN deploys surveys to better understand cancer patient and survivor experiences and perspectives, through our Survivor Views ... oral medication report completing visits to their provider within an hour or less, compared to only 17% of those receiving IV infusions 82% say cost is an important factor in their decision when given a choice of treatment options, and 94% agree it is important that patients and their ...

In 2023 10% of adults with a history of cancer in the U.S. relied on Medicaid for their health care. [i] Additionally, over one-third of children newly ... at 2 years post diagnosis, and the increase was most prominent among non-Hispanic Blacks in rural areas, highlighting how expanding Medicaid can reduce health disparities. [iv]   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network opposes cuts to the Medicaid program, as these cuts will ... funding is determined by the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP). Today, the federal government pays between 50 and 77 percent of the cost of providing most health services to most Medicaid enrollees, [v]  and a higher percentage for the Medicaid expansion population. If FMAP ...

Overview: The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gives voice to cancer patients and survivors on critical public policy issues that affect their lives.  As part of this effort, ACS CAN deploys surveys to better understand cancer patient and survivor experiences and perspectives, through our Survivor Views research panel. The panel is a group of cancer patients and survivors who respond to regular surveys and provide important insights to support ACS CAN’s public policy work at all ...

What the Law Does The Tobacco Control Act gives the FDA authority to regulate: Manufacture; Marketing; and Distribution of tobacco products The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act) – signed into law by President Obama in 2009 - ... that are not substantially equivalent to a product already on the market, the manufacturer must receive approval from FDA before the product can go to market. Requirements for tobacco product changes: The FDA can require changes to tobacco products, such as the removal of harmful ... Center for Tobacco Products is also funding multi-million dollar research initiatives and a youth tobacco prevention campaign called " The Real Cost ,"targeting at-risk teens. Tobacco Products Covered and the Deeming Rule At this time, only cigarettes, roll-your-own-tobacco, and smokeless ...