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Elk River representative introduces bill to improve palliative care statewide

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Jan. 19, 2017)—Rep. Nick Zerwas, R-Elk River, today introduced a bill that would establish an advisory council on palliative care.   “Minnesota is known for its high quality healthcare, but we still have work to do on the experience patients have,” Rep. Zerwas explained, “Palliative care focuses on patients’ goals for their lives, first and foremost, and then designs treatments to match those goals. We need to see more of ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

Bills Increasing Access to Crucial Cancer Care Pass Alabama House Committee

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama House Insurance Committee passed multiple bills Wednesday that would increase access to crucial cancer care for Alabamians with state-regulated health insurance plans. The first two, House Bill 40 and Senate Bill 19 , would eliminate cost sharing for lifesaving prostate cancer screenings ... if providers determine follow-up diagnostic imaging is needed. HB300, with its companion Senate Bill 177 , would make sure any state-regulated health insurance plan covers diagnostic imaging without any cost-sharing, including a deductible. A recent report  by the American Cancer Society ...

FDA Advisory Committee Concludes Removal of Menthol Cigarettes Would Benefit Public Health

... Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee today concluded, “Removal of menthol cigarettes from the marketplace would benefit public health in the United States.”   We strongly support the committee’s findings and conclusions, which are based on an exhaustive review of the scientific evidence regarding the public health impact of menthol cigarettes.  We urge the FDA to implement the committee’s recommendation in a way that maximizes the public health benefits.   The committee based its recommendation on findings that menthol cigarettes increase the number of children who experiment with ...

Federal Exchange White Paper an Important Step Toward Ensuring Meaningful Access to Care

WASHINGTON May 16, 2012 The information released today on the federally-facilitated health exchanges represents a positive step toward ensuring that people with cancer and their families nationwide have meaningful access to health care. The federal exchanges should serve as a model for the consumer-friendly marketplace that the health care law intended, providing access to ...

Nation’s Leading Public Health Groups Applaud SCOTUS Ruling Protecting Civil Rights for Individuals with Medicaid Coverage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 8, 2023 – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a decision in the case of Health and Hospital Corportation of Marion County v. Talevski siding with the plaintiff and ruling that individuals could enforce their civil ... of diseases and treatment for those diagnosed. The groups filed an amicus brief in September urging SCOTUS to protect access to quality health care for individuals with Medicaid coverage and providing scientific data showing the importance of Medicaid to early detection and ...

Dayton City Council Stands Up for Resident’s Health with Smoke-free Vote

... and in the future can take comfort in knowing their right to smoke-free air is respected and protected. “Smoke-free laws are not just good for health; they are also good for business. Research from communities that have already passed a local ordinance shows that being smoke-free saves ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...

Lawmakers’ Continued Efforts to Repeal Medicaid Expansion Would Deny/Revoke Health Coverage to Thousands of Missourians

... CAN) continues to oppose HJR 117 since it would send the issue of expanded access to healthcare coverage back to the statewide ballot. Access to health care coverage through MO HealthNet is a matter of life and survivorship for thousands of low-income cancer patients and survivors and they are just ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

Advocates to Congress: Palliative Care is Effective Means to Curb Opioid Problem

... as part of the coalition’s annual advocacy day. The PQLC includes over 40 organizations that collectively work to improve the quality of care for patients by supporting public policies that improve and expand access to palliative care and appropriate pain management. Fifteen ACS CAN ... Senate. Member groups of the PQLC strongly believe that PCHETA has the potential to complement Congress’ current work in addressing the public health crisis surrounding opioid abuse and ensure an appropriate balance is struck in addressing the crisis without erecting additional barriers to ... professionals, PCHETA would also bolster research efforts to develop new, non-addictive pain treatments within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). “Pushing Congress to advance PCHETA is especially timely given current congressional efforts to address the public health crisis ...

New Poll: Majority of Arizona Voters say Access to Affordable, Comprehensive Health Coverage is a Factor this Election

... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 8 in 10 or 82% of voters in Arizona view a candidate’s position on access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage as a vote-determining factor. The poll findings showed a majority of voters feel the health care system is not meeting the needs of most of the state’s residents. Conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Hart Research, this poll is a ...

Governor’s Veto of Medicaid Restriction Bills Protects Patients from Harmful Barriers to Care

Madison, Wis. –  Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed two bills that would have tightened access to health care coverage for limited-income Wisconsinites. Senate Bill 905/Assembly Bill 934 aimed to require Medicaid enrollees to prove eligibility and ... monitoring of the income boundary of BadgerCare and proposed frequent re-determinations which could result in loss of access to affordable health care coverage for our friends and neighbors. Medicaid is critical in the fight against cancer as thousands of Wisconsinites depend on the ...

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