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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Governor Bullock Signs Palliative Care Legislation to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer, Chronic Disease Patients

... Montanans facing cancer and other chronic illnesses by signing into law House Bill (HB) 285 to improve their quality of life through palliative care.  Palliative care provides relief from physical, emotional and social side effects and symptoms, such as pain, stress and fatigue, that ... and medical organizations. It will: •  Establish a State Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council within the Department of Health & Human Services. The council of experts in palliative care, nursing, social work, pharmacy and spiritual health, as well as caregivers and Medicare and Medicaid experts, will address challenges and opportunities for palliative care and make ...

New Mexico Cancer Community Urges Support for Palliative Care Legislation to Improve Patient Quality of Life

...   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) backs legislation introduced today to highlight the critical need for palliative care programs, a growing field of specialized medical care that improves the quality of life of patients and their families by focusing on relief ... 173 will improve overall patient outcomes in two ways: 1.    Establish a Quality of Life/Palliative Care Advisory Council that is made up of health care experts, patients advocate and family caregivers.  The advisory group’s purpose is to raise awareness, availability and utilization ... about palliative care by creating the Viva la Vida statewide resource clearinghouse to increase awareness among patients, family caregivers and health care providers about palliative care and its benefits. “By supporting quality of life legislation, lawmakers have an opportunity to ensure ...

Polling Shows Strong Public Support for Accepting Federal Funds to Increase Access to Care Through Medicaid

As you might remember, when the Supreme Court ruled in June to preserve critical patient protections in the Affordable Care Act , it also ruled that the law cannot require states to expand their Medicaid programs. It's up to each state to make the decision for itself. Since the ruling by the high court, a geographic mix of states have been wrestling with the decision of whether to make health coverage under Medicaid available to individuals and families under 133 percent of the federal poverty level, as urged by the ACA. Thousands ... Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico and Texas - want their state to accept federal funds that are available to broaden access to health coverage through Medicaid. Specifically, we informed participants that federal funds are available to pay 100 percent of the costs to cover ...

Arizona Cancer Advocates Rally Lawmakers to Support Access to Care, Tobacco Control at ‘Cancer Action Day’

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Advocates met with lawmakers and urged them to support policies that increase access to quality health care and prevent tobacco use.  According to the American Cancer Society , in 2025, more than 42,000 Arizona residents will be newly diagnosed with ... cancers (lung, colorectal, breast, and prostate), but more likely to develop cancer in the liver, stomach, and cervix.  “Access to quality health care and enacting proven tobacco control policies are two ways we can lessen the burden of this disease,” said Brian Hummell, ACS CAN ...

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