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ACS CAN Files Comments on New Requirements for Standard Health Benefits Information for Consumers

... 20, 2011 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services and Internal Revenue Service on the proposed rule that defines the standard information that must be available to consumers to explain which health benefits are offered in each plan as required under the Affordable Care Act. The comments build on an already strong rule in an effort to increase the availability of information that will help consumers make the ...

Public Health Advocates Call on Congress to End Cervical Cancer Deaths Worldwide

... 2017 – Advocates from Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon (PRRR) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will join 11 other public health organizations on Capitol Hill Tuesday to urge lawmakers to help end cervical cancer deaths worldwide by integrating prevention and treatment into existing U.S. global health assistance programs. Cervical cancer is a disease that is both preventable and treatable, but kills an estimated 266,000 women each year ... organizations, and key local leadership, the partnership builds country-owned, sustainable programs that allow women and girls to access the care they need to thrive. Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon currently support efforts in Botswana, Namibia, Peru, Zambia, Tanzania and Ethiopia. ### 0 Public ...

Hawaii Public Health Advocates Urge Legislature Not to Eliminate the State’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

... Tuesday on House Bill 1296 that would eliminate funding for Hawaii’s tobacco control program, which has dramatically reduced smoking rates and health care costs for more than two decades. The funding comes from yearly payments from the tobacco industry, not taxpayers, as part of a settlement to ... and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: "Eliminating funding for a proven tobacco control program in the middle of a pandemic where respiratory health is at the forefront is a dangerous move that threatens the health of our state. We recognize that lawmakers must make tough decisions, ...

New Poll: 8 in 10 Voters say Access to Affordable, Comprehensive Health Coverage is a Vote-Determining Factor

... Action Network (ACS CAN) showed that inflation and the cost of living was the most important issue on voters’ minds with the affordability of health insurance being the top health care issue.  A majority of voters said they would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supported policies requiring health plans to cover ...

Join Changemakers on June 18th to learn about AI and Cancer Care

... learn about how AI can impact cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. We will be hearing from the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Penn State Health, and the Pennsylvania State Legislature. The virtual event is on Tuesday, June 18th from 12:00-12:30pm. This free event series brings together local experts, decision makers, and advocates to explore issues related to health equity, public policy, and cancer. These 30-minute sessions will educate and enlighten a statewide audience about the pressing challenges ... as well as highlight individuals breaking down barriers and bringing about change. 0 Join Changemakers on June 18th to learn about AI and Cancer Care ...

100 Cancer Advocates to Urge Lawmakers to Improve Patient-Centered Care

... than 100 cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state will gather in Madison next week to urge lawmakers to improve the care and quality of life for patients with long-term illnesses. The visit is part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual ... the day, advocates will meet with their legislators and ask them to cosponsor a bill to establish a state advisory committee on palliative care. This is a specialized type of medical care that focuses on the individual needs of patients with serious illnesses like cancer. Media are ... in Wisconsin this year, and more than 11,000 Wisconsinites will lose their lives to it. Lawmakers play a critical role in passing public health policies that fight this disease. About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority ...

District Court Decision Temporarily Blocks Critical Access to Affordable Health Insurance for DACA Recipients in 19 States

... a preliminary injunction in the case of Kansas v. United States. This decision temporarily blocks the Final Rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which expands insurance coverage eligibility to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients in 19 ... American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and other patient groups representing millions of individuals with serious diseases and health conditions filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in October urging the Court to deny a motion for a stay. The groups argued that the Final Rule aligns with Congress’s intent in passing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) because it will improve patient outcomes and public health and reduce uncompensated care costs by decreasing the number of uninsured ...

New Mexico and Utah Tobacco Tax Increases Are Big Wins for Public Health

... both states are expected to sign the measures into law in the coming days and both will go into effect July 1, 2010. “These important public health victories will save lives in New Mexico and Utah,” said John R. Seffrin, PhD, CEO, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Raising tobacco taxes protects public health by reducing smoking and helps to boost the economy by generating revenue and long-term health savings. We encourage more states to follow ... over $43 million for 2011 and nearly $45 million for subsequent years. The money will be directed to the general fund and will restore prenatal care for low income expectant mothers, cuts in highway patrol troopers and other important programs. ACS CAN and the Society are currently working ...

House Passes Legislation Aimed at Improving Access to Care for Michiganders

... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ... (ACS CAN) is thrilled to see the House pass oral chemotherapy fairness legislation today. House Passes Legislation Aimed at Improving Access to Care for Michiganders ...

Health organizations and partners call for improved access to healthy food

Health organizations and partners call for improved access to healthy food for kids and families Nearly 3 million New Yorkers live in lower-income ... would reinstate the Healthy Food and Healthy Communities Program. Healthy food financing would be a driver for a strong economy and improved health, since it would allow for the building of food markets in areas without them . The Healthy Corner Store program would support existing ... can feed a healthier, stronger, and more prosperous New York State.”   “The deteriorating health of our residents will bankrupt our health care system and our state if the present rates of adult and childhood obesity continue to climb. Over 37 percent of adults in New York State are ...

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