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ACS CAN Ignites Action to Address the Future of Cancer Care Through the Pandemic and Beyond

ORLANDO, FL — October 5, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has made it increasingly difficult for cancer patients and survivors to receive the care they need and has led to delays in preventive screenings, diagnostic testing and treatment care. A May survey from the American Cancer Society (ACS CAN) found that 87% of cancer patients and survivors said the pandemic had affected their health care in some manner, including the struggle to get and afford health care. These impacts have sparked an important question among Florida providers, patients and policymakers on what action is needed to ...

CMS Heeds Patient Concerns and Removes Proposed Barrier to Pain Care in Final Medicare Rule

... illness. The final rule stripped the provision and replaced it with a requirement that pharmacists reconfirm prescriptions and coordinate care with prescribing physicians. A comment from ACS CAN President Chris Hansen follows: “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ... pain care for cancer patients and others who are in legitimate pain. “We fully appreciate and support the need to address the public health crisis of the opioid addiction epidemic due to abuse and misuse. On behalf of those with a history of cancer, ACS CAN urges the ... pain care for cancer patients and others who are in legitimate pain. “We fully appreciate and support the need to address the public health crisis of the opioid addiction epidemic due to abuse and misuse. On behalf of those with a history of cancer, ACS CAN urges the ...

Congress Should Reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act (EARLY ACT 2025)

... at a later stage, often more aggressive and harder to treat. Young breast cancer patients can have concerns about body image, fertility, mental health issues such as feelings of isolation and may struggle with the financial burden of treatment and care. The EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025 (H.R. 4541/S. 2339) - introduced by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), Kathy Castor ... unique needs of young women who have breast cancer or who are at risk for breast cancer. Congress Should Reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act (EARLY ACT 2025) ...

North Dakota Legislature Passes Biennium Budget to Prioritize Tobacco Control, Cancer Prevention and Access to Care  

... dedicated to reducing suffering and death from cancer, ACS CAN is pleased that lawmakers prioritized cancer prevention and access to care, particularly during the pandemic. The legislature increased funding for tobacco prevention and cessation and maintained funding for Women’s ... we struggle with an epidemic of young people using e-cigarettes.   "The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of access to health care, and by maintaining funding for Women’s Way and the colorectal cancer screening program, the state can reduce the number of people ... to potentially lifesaving mammograms, Pap tests and colon cancer screenings. "Finally, reauthorizing Medicaid funding will preserve access to health care coverage for more than 20,000 North Dakotans, including cancer patients, survivors and those at risk for the disease through July 31, ...

New Survey: Utilization Management Delays Cancer Care; Leads to More Stress and Contributes to Worse Outcomes

... patients, caregivers and doctors details the negative effects insurance utilization management policies in private insurance have had on patient care and what those policies could mean should proposed changes to Medicare’s Part D’s “six protected classes” prescription drug coverage ... classes, which cover drugs for cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, mental illness and organ transplants. However, last November the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a proposal to allow health plan administrators to extend the use of utilization management tools, like pre-authorization and step therapy, to protected class drug ...

Senate Leadership Positions North Carolina to be Next State to Make Care Affordable and Accessible for Residents

... remains in states that have yet to expand their Medicaid programs in order to ensure that more individuals have access to quality and affordable health care.   “As an organization that represent millions of cancer patients and their families, we’re encouraged to see North Carolina lawmakers’ commitment to strengthening the health care system in the state by closing the health insurance gap and we look forward to following the legislation to ensure it meets the needs ...

Groups Representing Patients, Consumers and Workers Oppose Effort to Undermine Key Protections in Affordable Care Act

... patients, consumers and workers in urging the U.S. Senate to defeat a resolution that would block important protections in the Affordable Care Act from taking effect. In a letter sent this morning to senators, ACS CAN and seven other groups encouraged the defeat of Senate Joint ... 2010 Dear Senator: The undersigned organizations write to you to express opposition to Senate Joint Resolution 39, Disapproval of Grandfathered Health Plans, filed by Senator Mike Enzi. The resolution would block key insurance reforms included in the Affordable Care Act that protect ... and ensure high quality, affordable care. Specifically, the resolution would eliminate an interim final rule issued by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury in June that clarified important consumer protections. Many provisions in the Affordable Care Act ...

Pittsburgh Forum on ‘The Future of Cancer Care’ Hosted by Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy

... American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) annual policy forum will bring together state-based leaders and decision makers in health care to discuss the future of cancer care and survivorship education. WHAT: ACS CAN Pittsburgh Forum: ‘Survivorship and the Future of Cancer Care’ Panel topics will include: the ...

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 ...

Senate Amendment to Pay for Student Loan Fix with Prevention Fund Undermines Historic Investment in Health

... -- May 24, 2012 -- The U.S. Senate is considering an amendment to offset the cost of student loan programs by cutting the Prevention and Public Health Fund. A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Christopher W. Hansen follows: Families affected by cancer are urging lawmakers in the U.S. Senate to oppose an amendment that would use prevention and public health funding for the unintended purpose of offsetting the cost of student loan programs. It is estimated that more than 577,000 Americans will ... tobacco use, increase mammograms, fight health disparities that disproportionately impact low-income Americans, and fill the gaps in our health care workforce. Money from the Prevention and Public Health Fund is already improving the health of Americans across the country, work that will ...

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