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House Vote Positions North Carolina to Be the Next State to Ensure Affordable, Accessible Care

... Carolina House, in a 92-22 vote today, passed a bill that would increase eligibility for Medicaid in an effort to ensure affordable, accessible care for 600,000 North Carolinians.   Today’s action comes in advance of the end of the continuous coverage requirement, which is expected to ... President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in reaction.    “The passage of HB 76 comes at a critical time for health care access in North Carolina and provides a path to affordable health care for hundreds of thousands of people living in the Medicaid coverage gap.  “Cancer continues to be the leading cause of death for ...

State Takes Bold Step for Hoosier Health: Tobacco Tax Increase Applauded for Protecting Youth and Saving Lives

... Network government relations director:   “The budget passed by the legislature is a significant win in the fight against cancer and for the health of Hoosiers. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the state for prioritizing the health of Hoosiers by including a $2 per pack cigarette tax increase, as well as tax increases on other tobacco products. These two actions will ... “At a time when tobacco use is skyrocketing among youth, ACS CAN commends the actions taken today that will generate revenue, reduce health care costs, protect kids and save lives.” Anyone looking for help to quit smoking or to quit using other tobacco products should call ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Praises Senate Cloture Vote on Small Business Health Bill

... and other vital cancer screenings and treatments. This evening’s vote against cloture means the measure will not move forward. The “Health Insurance Marketplace, Modernization and Affordability Act of 2006” (S. 1955), would enable private insurers to sell health plans that circumvent state laws requiring coverage for cancer screenings and treatments, among other health benefits. In exchange, the insurers must offer employers an alternative plan that includes the same protections as any one of the plans ...

Public Health Organizations Call for the City of Columbus to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco

... on youth to become the next generation of tobacco users. It’s clear: flavors hook kids.”  Flavored tobacco products pose a serious public health risk and are contributing to recent increases in youth tobacco use. ACS CAN urges the City of Columbus to continue reining in Big Tobacco ... affiliate, ACS CAN have 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 ...

Vermont Public Health Advocates Applaud Senate Lawmakers for Unanimous "Yes" Vote on Tobacco 21 Bill

... the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the March of Dimes and the American Academy of Pediatrics, today congratulated Senate Health and Welfare committee members for their unanimously voting “yes” on legislation aimed at saving lives and money by reducing tobacco use ... and other tobacco products including e-cigarettes. “Passing this legislation today is a strong commitment by the committee to protect the health of Vermont’s children and sends a message that we need to do all that we can to prevent future, addicted life-long smokers,” said Kevin ... for Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Northeast Region. “We all have an obligation to protect kids by enacting policies that help ensure their health, and we are grateful to members of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee for their thoughtful deliberation.” In Vermont, nearly 11% of ...

New, Simple Guide Explains How the Affordable Care Act Helps Cancer Patients and their Loved Ones

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) have produced a new, consumer-friendly guide that describes how provisions of the Affordable Care Act help people with cancer and their families. Featuring the stories of three people who have battled cancer or lost a loved one to the disease, the guide describes how provisions of the law improve the quality of care and make health care more affordable, available and easier for patients to understand. The guide is part of ongoing efforts to educate the public about the law and its benefits for cancer patients, survivors and their families. The law, while not perfect, will meaningfully improve the health care system for people with cancer and save lives. New, Simple Guide Explains How the Affordable Care Act Helps Cancer Patients and their ...

Dr. Len: Palliative Care Is About Quality Of Life Throughout The Cancer Journey

The American Cancer Society's Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Len Lichtenfeld posted a great blog on palliative care recently that I wanted to share with all of you. It explains the differences between end-of-life care and palliative care, and highlights the ... and their families with advanced illness-such as locally advanced or cancer that has spread to other parts of the body--to meet with a team of health professionals and others-including among them "a chaplain, a minister, or the individual's personal religious or spiritual advisor"--to ... Society Cancer Action Network,  the advocacy affiliate of the Society, has sponsored several pieces of legislation  to fund research, train health professionals, and bring national attention to provide better patient centered care for those with chronic illnesses. Included in these ...

Cancer Advocates Celebrate Continued Access to Care for Hardworking Montanans Although Concerns Remain Regarding Reporting Requirements

... while going through cancer treatment,” said ACS CAN volunteer advocate Amy Coseo. “As a small-business owner, the stress of doing my best to care for my clients while caring for myself during treatment no doubt slowed my healing process. No one should have to fight for access to care ... life for patients undergoing cancer treatment.   “Cancer caught early through preventive services provided by Medicaid saves lives as well as health care costs because when cancer is caught early, survival rates increase and it’s less expensive to treat,” added Coseo.  Montana has ... would like to thank the 89 representatives and senators (59% of both houses) who supported a bi-partisan solution that will maintain access to health insurance coverage for 96,000 hardworking low-income Montanans, and we thank Gov. Bullock for reauthorizing the Montana HELP Act today,” ...

Leading Public Health Organizations Celebrate Steps Taken to Reduce Toll of Tobacco in Maryland

... there is no safe level of exposure to toxic secondhand smoke.[1]  U.S. Surgeon Generals have affirmed this. Secondhand smoke is an occupational health hazard for many workers, but one that is entirely preventable. The only effective way to fully protect nonsmokers from exposure to ... cigarettes, one of the most effective ways to reduce tobacco use. We applaud Maryland General Assembly leaders for these actions. “As public health organizations, we look forward to continuing to work with the Maryland General Assembly and the Moore-Miller Administration to fight for the ... 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 Files Comments on the Draft National Prevention Strategy Created by the Affordable Care Act

... D.C. – January 14, 2011 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recently filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the draft National Prevention Strategy developed as directed by the Affordable Care Act. The comments build on an already strong recommendation in an effort to reduce disparities in access to proven prevention services by strengthening infrastructure in underserved communities for better delivery of preventive services, developing and supporting training so health professionals can promote prevention and wellness and adequately funding prevention research on medically underserved populations. ...

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