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Oral Parity Bill Will Help Limit the Out-of-Pocket Costs of Cancer Care

WASHINGTON, DC June 12, 2015 Congress last night introduced the Cancer Treatment Parity Act of 2015 that would help to equalize patient out-of-pocket costs for cancer drugs taken orally, and cancer treatments delivered intravenously. The ... anticancer medications.Œæ New innovative chemotherapiesäóîsuch as those in a pill formäóîcan be easier to tolerate for patients, and can allow patients to have a better quality of life. A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network President (ACS CAN) Christopher ... years have increased the availability and effectiveness of oral medications for cancer treatment, but health plans have often required higher cost-sharing for cancer treatments taken by mouth rather than administered intravenously by a doctor. This disparity can affect patient and ...

Veto Override of Tobacco 21 Will Save Lives; Health Care Costs

AUGUSTA –  Today, the Maine legislature took steps toward saving lives and protecting kids from a lifetime of addiction by overriding Governor LePage’s veto a measure raising the sales age for all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, to 21 (LD1170). The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the Maine legislature for their overwhelming bipartisan support of this legislation.  The following statement can be attributed to Hilary Schneider, director of government relations for ACS CAN in Maine: “ACS ...

Analysis of Marketplace Cancer Drug Coverage Reveals Transparency and Cost Barriers

WASHINGTON, D.C. November 18, 2015 Patients with health coverage bought through one of the marketplaces created under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continue to face challenges finding out which cancer drugs are covered by their plan and at what cost, according to a new analysis by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The analysis of 2015 marketplace formularies in six states California, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas and Washington -- is an ...

Pandemic and Threat to Patient Protections Magnify the "Costs of Cancer"

Anyone who has heard the words, “You have cancer,” – or supported a loved one, a family member or a colleague who did – can attest to how devastating and life-altering a cancer diagnosis is. As a leading cause of death and disease in our country, cancer already bears an enormous toll on the personal lives and health of patients and survivors as well as on ... staggering this financial burden can be. In 2018, cancer patients paid $5.6 billion out of pocket for cancer treatments. Overall, the disease cost our country $183 billion in direct cancer-related health care spending in 2015—an amount that is projected to increase to $246 billion by ...

ACS CAN Statement on Administration’s Proposals to Curb Rising Prescription Drug Costs

Washington, D.C., —Today the president is expected to announce American Patients First, a series of proposed policy solutions aimed at reducing the rising costs of prescription drugs.  Proposals expected to be announced include various changes ... as a mechanism to bring down costs. A statement from Chris Hansen, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows:  “Cancer patients rely on prescription drugs to treat, survive and recover from their disease. Promising new therapies have ... the transparency and patient understanding of prescription drug coverage including the list of drugs covered under a medical benefit, the cost sharing, and any utilization management tools.  “While we appreciate the administration’s commitment and support reform that won’t have ...

Advocates Urge North Dakota Lawmakers to Reduce the Cost of Fighting Cancer

BISMARCK, N.D. –– North Dakota legislators have strong momentum against cancer heading into the second half of the session as bills on prior authorization reform, supplemental breast cancer detection screenings and co-pay accumulator adjustments are ... Prior authorization reform: For the more than 4,500 North Dakotans who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, medical prior authorization can delay treatment, increase stress and have a negative impact on care. Senate Bill 2280 would establish standards and transparency to prior ... breast diagnostic mammograms (x-rays), breast ultrasounds, and breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans be covered by insurers at no-cost-share when deemed medically necessary by their physician. It would allow North Dakotans to complete the full continuum of breast cancer ...

Advocates Urge North Dakota Lawmakers to Reduce the Cost of Fighting Cancer

BISMARCK, N.D. -- As North Dakota legislators close their first week of business for the new year, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates on Monday will ask them to take strong action to reduce the cost of fighting cancer.  ACS CAN volunteers look forward to meeting with lawmakers and urging them to pass important legislation around prescription drug copay accumulator ...

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 ...

Overall Cancer Costs are Rising

  The Problem The U.S. spent approximately $183 billion on cancer-related health care in 2015. This represents a signification portion of the total health care spending in the U.S. And it is expected to keep growing. By 2030 cancer-related health care spending is expected to reach ... These high costs are paid by many people – individual cancer patients and their families, employers, insurance companies and taxpayers.  ACS CAN Fights for Solutions ACS CAN wants to ensure that all individuals can afford the right health care services at the right time, no matter where ... policymakers must focus on ensuring affordable access to insurance coverage and health care services, and reducing the overall financial impact of cancer for patients and families. Policymakers can also limit costs of cancer by pursuing policies that promote cancer prevention and early ...

Biomarker Testing and Cost Savings

Biomarker Testing and Cost Savings Timely access to guideline-indicated comprehensive biomarker testing can help achieve the triple aim of health care including better health outcomes, improved quality of life, and reduced costs. Comprehensive ...

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