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Leading Public Health Groups Strongly Oppose Exemption for Cigar Bars, Urge Lawmakers to Vote to Prioritize Maryland Communities

... released the following statement: “Since the 1980s, we've known that secondhand smoke can cause cancer, along with a host of other devastating health effects, like heart disease. Yet, despite the crystal-clear proof that exposure to secondhand smoke is dangerous—and that smoke-free laws work—lawmakers are considering legislation that would undermine the Clean Indoor Air Act and the health of Maryland workers.   “The House Economic Matters Committee is currently reviewing legislation that would allow establishments that sell ... 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

31 Health Groups Urge Congress to Reject Appropriations Proposals to Weaken FDA Oversight of E-Cigarettes, Cigars

WASHINGTON, DC Thirty-one leading public health and medical organizations today urged the U.S. House Appropriations Committee to reject proposals that would greatly weaken Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight of electronic cigarettes and cigars and make it harder for the FDA to protect children and public health from these products. The health groups wrote Appropriations Committee leaders ahead of the committee 's consideration at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday ... Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States and is responsible for an estimated $170 billion in health care costs each year. The Committee should not make it more difficult for FDA to address this public health problem. Sincerely, Action on Smoking ...

Congress’ Year-End Must-Do List Should Prioritize Cancer Prevention, Detection, Research and Palliative Care

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Cancer advocates are urging Congress to prioritize cancer prevention, detection, research and palliative care in any forthcoming year-end legislative package as a way to accelerate progress against the disease and end cancer as we know it. In a letter ... this year. The letter urges Congress to: Allocate a $4.1 billion increase in federal funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including a $853 million increase for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and a $72.8 million boost for the Centers for Disease ... multi-cancer early detection tests once the Food and Drug Administration approves their use and clinical benefit is shown. Pass the Palliative Care and Hospice Education Act, to improve patient quality of life by increasing access to services that address the entire continuum of patient ...

Health Groups Applaud East Baton Rouge Metro Council for Guaranteeing Right to Breathe Clean Air for All

... the right to breathe clean air. The Smoke-free EBR coalition applauds and thanks the Metro Council for their votes in favor of protecting the health of all employees in the parish by making all workplaces – including bars and gaming establishments – completely smoke-free. The ... casinos.  As a result, bartenders and bar workers, gaming facility employees, entertainers, and vendors will be protected from the dangerous health effects of secondhand smoke in the workplace.  The ordinance will go into effect on June 1, 2018. While the Coalition would have preferred ... Francisco, Honolulu, and New York City.”   Smoking kills more than 7,200 Louisianans and costs Louisiana taxpayers $1.89 billion in health care expenses every year.  Secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, hundreds of them toxic and at least 70 cancer-causing.  In ...

New Survey: Top Barriers to Biomarker Use in Cancer Care Include Coverage and Cost Concerns

... need to do all that we can to ensure policies keep pace with innovation and patients can benefit immediately from the rapid pace at which cancer care is advancing.” Eighty-nine percent of providers surveyed said biomarker testing makes it easier for them to make more informed treatment recommendations and 85% agree that improving access to biomarker testing can help improve health equity. Biomarker testing has been required or recommended for more than half of the 62 cancer drugs introduced in the last five years and ... biomarker-driven targeted cancer therapy have improved outcomes. “Without access to comprehensive biomarker testing, the advances in cancer care that precision medicine provides cannot be realized on a large scale,” said Lacasse. “That’s why ACS CAN is committed to making sure ...

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 access to affordable medication and quality care for cancer patients on the program. The administration is proposing to alter rules around Medicare Part D’s “Six Protected Classes.” The ... for cancer patients on Medicare. Age is the single greatest risk factor for cancer - disproportionately affecting the population receiving health coverage through the program. Half of the 1.7 million new cancer cases diagnosed in the U.S. this year are projected to be among people 65 ...

Hawaii Survivors, Patients Urge Increased Access to Care During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at State Capitol

... with lawmakers, volunteers expressed desire for leaders to support policies that aim to end the cancer burden in Hawaii, including access to care and early detection initiatives.  Among the asks of the General Assembly was supporting HCR 35 and SCR 29 which, if adopted, would allow for an auditor study to assess health insurance coverage for biomarker testing for Hawaii residents. Currently, insurance coverage for biomarker testing is failing to keep pace ... that impact the lives of Hawaiians impacted by cancer,” said Cynthia Au, ACS CAN Hawaii Government Relations Director. “Increasing access to care, early detection, and prevention is crucial to ending the cancer burden for all communities. We are grateful to the lawmakers who have ...

Public Health and Medical Groups Support U.S. Senate and House Bills to Raise Tobacco Age to 21 Nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 8, 2017 – Our public health organizations support the legislation introduced this week by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and their ... use remains the leading preventable cause of death in our country, killing more than 480,000 people each year and costing about $170 billion in health care expenses. According to a 2014 report by the U.S. Surgeon General, if current trends continue, 5.6 million of today’s youth will die ...

Health Groups Support Federal Tobacco to 21 Act – Legislation to Raise the Tobacco Sales Age to 21 Nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Our public health and medical organizations strongly support the Tobacco to 21 Act, legislation introduced in Congress today that prohibits the sale of ... and to reject tobacco industry efforts to add special interest provisions that block other policies needed to protect kids and public health, such as prohibitions on flavored tobacco products. The industry has sought to include such provisions in state and federal Tobacco 21 ... the leading preventable cause of death in our country, killing more than 480,000 people each year and costing about $170 billion in health care expenses. In addition, e-cigarette use among high school students soared by 78 percent in 2018, to 20.8 percent of the student population.   ...

Health Groups Support Federal Tobacco to 21 Act – Legislation to Raise the Tobacco Sales Age to 21 Nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Our public health and medical organizations strongly support the Tobacco to 21 Act, legislation introduced in Congress today that prohibits the sale of ... and to reject tobacco industry efforts to add special interest provisions that block other policies needed to protect kids and public health, such as prohibitions on flavored tobacco products. The industry has sought to include such provisions in state and federal Tobacco 21 ... the leading preventable cause of death in our country, killing more than 480,000 people each year and costing about $170 billion in health care expenses. In addition, e-cigarette use among high school students soared by 78 percent in 2018, to 20.8 percent of the student population.   ...

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