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ACS CAN Asks California Democratic Party to Return Dirty Money From E-cigarette Manufacturer Juul as part of the Cancer-Fighting Group’s Snuff Tobacco Money Out of California Politics Campaign

SACRAMENTO, Calif . –  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is dismayed to see media reports that claim the California Democratic Party (CDP) accepted a significant donation from the tobacco company Juul Labs through sponsorship of the California Democratic Party Convention held recently in San Francisco. ACS CAN requests that CDP return the contribution from Juul Labs and ... money and to return any money taken this year. In fact, earlier this week, CRP accepted a $35,000 contribution from Altria , the parent company of Philip Morris who also recently bought a 35% stake in Juul. ACS CAN exposed high rates of political contributions by e-cigarette maker Juul ...

ACS CAN Promos

... funding is how we fight cancer. Ask Gary. January 7, 2025   Research funding is how we fight cancer. Ask Howie. January 7, 2025   During ACS CAN's 2025 Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, this mobile billboard featuring Teresa delivers a powerful message to Congress: Fund Research. Fund Cures, Fight Cancer. September 30, 2025   Teresa is fighting cancer. What about Congress? September 22, 2025   Congress: We can’t afford increased health care costs. Protect access to care. June 17, 2025   Cuts to cancer research mean future cures will disappear. June ... Programs December 4, 2023   Congress: Fund Cancer Research and Prevention Programs December 4, 2023   Saving lives starts by ending the sale of menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars December 4, 2023   ACS CAN Fight Cancer Make Time Research Appropriations September 20, 2023   ...

ACS CAN Letter: Drug Pricing Policy Should Prioritize Patient Affordability

Washington, D.C.—July 16, 2018—Today the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding proposals to reduce prescription drug costs outlined in the ... for Information (RFI) regarding its Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs (blueprint). A number of the proposals explore cost-cutting measures in the Medicare program. These proposals include altering rules around Medicare Part D’s “six protected classes,” ...

Arizona Advocates Call for No Cost Cancer Screenings and Stronger Protections from Big Tobacco at State Capitol

Dozens of volunteer advocates from across Arizona — including cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, and partner organizations — gathered at the State Capitol in Phoenix for Cancer Action Day, hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Thursday. Attendees met with state lawmakers to call for stronger protection against Big Tobacco and improved access to lifesaving breast and ... priorities including two bills that would eliminate financial barriers to screenings for breast and prostate cancers.  HB2617 would remove cost-sharing barriers for high-risk men seeking prostate cancer screening which continues to be the most-diagnosed cancer among men in Arizona. ...

Reducing the Toll of Tobacco

  Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding:  ACS CAN will work to increase funding for fact-based, statewide tobacco prevention and cessation programs to $15 million annually.  Increasing funding ... growing into adults addicted to deadly nicotine products, provide vital resources to help adults who want to quit smoking, and save hundreds of millions of dollars in averted healthcare and business costs associated with treating tobacco-related disease caused by tobacco products. Reducing the Toll ...

Cancer Patients in Medicare Could Face Cost and Care Barriers Under Proposal to Alter ‘Six Protected Classes’

WASHINGTON –  The Department of Health and Human Services announced proposed changes to the Medicare Part C and D regulations today that if finalized could dramatically impact ... on the program. The administration is proposing to alter rules around Medicare Part D’s “Six Protected Classes.” The proposals could have cost, care and safety implications. A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Chris Hansen follows: “While we support the administration’s intent to improve drug affordability, the proposed changes could ...

2026 ACS CAN Michigan Legislative Priorities

  Victory in the fight against cancer required bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Michiganders impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2026, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure ... plans. We will advocate for policies that ensure third party prescription drug copay assistance is counted toward patients’ out-of-pocket cost obligations. Reduce Patient Medical Debt: ACS CAN will advocate for policies that prevent the occurrence of medical debt and reduce the impact ...

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month an Opportunity for Congress to Eliminate Cost-Sharing for Lifesaving Screening Services in Medicare

... President Obama today issued a proclamation naming March National Colorectal Awareness Month. The presidential proclamation notes the importance of supporting both survivors and those at risk of being diagnosed with the disease. A statement from ACS CAN President Chris Hansen follows: The president 's proclamation underscores the importance of educating the public on this dangerous but highly ... burden for people living on a fixed income by ensuring men and women on Medicare receive these lifesaving screenings without unexpected cost sharing. Congress should quickly move this bipartisan legislation that already has the support of nearly one third of the Senate and 220 ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Requests Health Plans and Insurers Suspend Cost-Sharing for Follow-Up Colonoscopies

In May of 2020, in response to unprecedented drops in colorectal cancer screening rates due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ACS CAN California sent letters to the Department of Managed Health Care, who oversees the state’s managed health care plans, and the Department of Insurance, who oversees the state’s health insurance products, requesting all health plans and insurers suspend cost-sharing for follow-up colonoscopies following a positive, non-invasive test for citizens with private insurance. ACS CAN believes that the use ...

House Stimulus Package Would Expand Access to Health Coverage, Increase Medicaid Funding and Eliminate Medicare Patients’ COVID Costs

Washington, D.C.—T he  U.S. House of Representatives will   vote  tonight  on a package of legislative proposals aimed at addressing numerous pandemic-related health, research ... support cash-strapped  states meet their residents’ growing need for health coverage.  It also ensures Medicare enrollees will not face any cost   sharing for COVID-19 related health expenses  and provides funding  for the National Institutes of Health  to restart essential medical ... with more than 12 million workers.     A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), follows:      “Urgent action is needed to help millions of Americans, including many  who  have a history of cancer, obtain and ...

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