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Cancer Group Urges N.C. COVID-19 Committee to Enact Legislation to Safeguard Cancer Patients and Increase Access to Care

... COVID-19 pandemic, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) of North Carolina, is advocating for the following: Closing the health insurance coverage gap: Expand access and eligibility to Medicaid so North Carolinians can get the care and the treatment they need during this health crisis, and thus reduce the economic hardships faced by uninsured families. Closing the chemotherapy gap: Prioritize passage of North ...

Patient Groups Urge Fifth Circuit to Maintain Access to No-Cost Preventive Care in Braidwood Case Amicus Brief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 27, 2023 – Today, patient groups representing millions of individuals with serious health conditions filed an amicus curiae (or friend-of-the-court) brief in the case of Braidwood v. Becerra in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in support of the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s defense of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions requiring private insurers provide coverage of certain evidence-based preventive services without cost-sharing. The ... issued the following statement on today’s filing:    “Cost-free access to preventive and early detection services is critical to the health of millions of people across this country, providing individuals with the best chance at early intervention and, for those diagnosed, ...

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.   ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on 119th Congress to Fund Innovation in Cancer Research and Prevention and Protect Access to Affordable, Quality Health Coverage

... 3, 2025 — “ As the 119 th Congress convenes today, ACS CAN is urging members to keep cancer patients and survivors at the core of every health policy decision, from funding cancer research to ensuring access to quality, affordable health coverage. “Every major breakthrough in the fight against cancer in the United States has one thing in common: the research was in some way ... of innovative treatments, Congress must also ensure people have access to these new developments through affordable, meaningful health care coverage. Research shows that uninsured Americans are less likely to get screened for cancer and thus more likely to have their cancer ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Cheer 12 Year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act; Call for Continued Improvements to the Law

WASHINGTON, D.C.— This Wednesday will mark 12 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law and cancer patients, survivors and millions of others gained expanded access to comprehensive health coverage. The law, which put in place critical protections for people with pre-existing conditions and provided other benefits that have ... passage, pre-existing conditions, regardless of how minor or how serious, often meant being blocked from accessing comprehensive, high quality health insurance when people needed it most,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “As ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Cheer 12 Year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act; Call for Continued Improvements to the Law

WASHINGTON, D.C.— This Wednesday will mark 12 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law and cancer patients, survivors and millions of others gained expanded access to comprehensive health coverage. The law, which put in place critical protections for people with pre-existing conditions and provided other benefits that have ... passage, pre-existing conditions, regardless of how minor or how serious, often meant being blocked from accessing comprehensive, high quality health insurance when people needed it most,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “As ...

Senate Approves Bill That Would Allow College Students to Keep Their Health Coverage in the Event of Medical Leave

... and well-being,” said Daniel E. Smith, president, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).   “This bill will help preserve health insurance coverage for these students so they can focus on their treatment without the added burden of a full-time course load.  We thank ... professional explaining the need for the temporary medical leave and would only apply to full-time students who are already dependents on a health plan.  The bill would not require insurance companies to cover any new procedures or new individuals it just prevents them from dropping coverage. “Ensuring access to quality health care for all Americans, including college students, is essential to winning the fight against cancer,” said Laura J. Hilderley, RN, MS, volunteer ...

Virtual Policy Forum to Highlight the Role of Research in Equitable Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in California

Sacramento, Calif . –  A panel of experts in cancer care and equity will participate in a panel discussion on the critical need for research that addresses tangible, impactful solutions for equitable ... said Kay Coleman, chair of the ACS CAN California Leadership Council and state lead ambassador for ACS CAN. The 2022 ACS CAN California Virtual Health and Equity Policy Forum will bring together experts whose work is key to address gaps in cancer prevention and care delivery, reduce cancer ... cancer researcher and current chair of the National Cancer Advisory Board, will deliver a keynote speech on closing the gaps in cancer health. Dr. Robert A. Winn , director of Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center will moderate the panel discussion. Panel members ...

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