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House Votes to Disapprove Medicaid Block Grant Guidance; Concerns Persist About Access Issues

Washington, D.C. – February 6, 2020 – Tonight the House of Representatives cast a vote of disapproval of guidance that would fundamentally alter the Medicaid program. The Medicaid Healthy Adult Opportunity , or block grant, guidance ... coverage through expansion. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “As the block grant guidance has the potential to significantly reduce access to comprehensive health care for low-income cancer patients, ...

Access to Biomarker Testing in Tennessee

... access to biomarker testing in Tennessee! Welcome! Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more Tennessee residents can benefit from this important testing. Video of biomarker_testing_unlocking_personalized_treatments_to_improve_patient_outcomes What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, disease or abnormal function that can be measured in blood, tissue or bodily fluid.  Biomarker testing  is the ...

Expanding Medicaid Eligibility is Key to Changing North Carolina’s Current Course in the Fight Against Cancer

RALEIGH, NC – April 14, 2022 – To mark Medicaid Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is shining a bright light on what increasing eligibility for the state’s Medicaid program would mean for North Carolina families in the ... against cancer.   “Cancer isn’t partisan – and its impact in our state can’t be understated as it continues to be the leading cause of death for North Carolinians,” shared Derwin Montgomery, ACS CAN North Carolina Government Relations Director. “Expanding Medicaid is a ...    Over 372,400 North Carolinians who fall within the coverage gap will face one of the biggest barriers to receive their critical screenings: cost. Many individuals who fall within ‘the coverage gap’ - making too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private ...

NY to Big Tobacco "We'll Help You Get New Customers"

Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding slashing of the NYS Tobacco Control Program in the 2011-12 budget agreement. “It’s a good day to be a tobacco lobbyist in Albany.  Big cuts demanded by ... of resources.  What makes the TCP different?  A powerful, wealthy lobby against it that convinces lawmakers the program is a piggy bank that can be smashed when cash is needed to satisfy important constituencies. By cutting the TCP, New Yorkers will see more death, suffering and misery ...

Defending the Medical Debt Rule

A rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on January 7, 2025, bans inclusion of medical bills on credit reports used by lenders and prohibiting lenders from using medical information in their lending decisions.   The ... medical debt that the creditor is prohibited from using. This change removes an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans, increases  privacy protections, and prevents debt collectors from using the credit reporting system to coerce people to pay bills.  ACS CAN strongly supported the rule as people with cancer often have significant health care costs because they have high medical needs, require ...

May 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... certified, it has become clear, with nearly all the votes counted, that Proposition 29 was likely defeated by Big Tobacco's $50 million campaign of deception. Prop 29 would have saved more than 104,000 lives, stopped more than 228,000 kids from smoking and invested more than $500 million ... of volunteers and the millions of families in California impacted by cancer who stood up with us against Big Tobacco. The Society and ACS CAN also extremely grateful to Division and ACS CAN staff for their dedication and hard work. Finally, the American Heart Association, the American ... Health Fund and has consistently opposed attempts to eliminate or divert funding from prevention services. Read the ACS CAN press release .   Cost Containment Massachusetts is expected to pass comprehensive legislation in the near future to overhaul the way physicians and hospitals are ...

May 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... certified, it has become clear, with nearly all the votes counted, that Proposition 29 was likely defeated by Big Tobacco's $50 million campaign of deception. Prop 29 would have saved more than 104,000 lives, stopped more than 228,000 kids from smoking and invested more than $500 million ... of volunteers and the millions of families in California impacted by cancer who stood up with us against Big Tobacco. The Society and ACS CAN also extremely grateful to Division and ACS CAN staff for their dedication and hard work. Finally, the American Heart Association, the American ... Health Fund and has consistently opposed attempts to eliminate or divert funding from prevention services. Read the ACS CAN press release .   Cost Containment Massachusetts is expected to pass comprehensive legislation in the near future to overhaul the way physicians and hospitals are ...

May 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... certified, it has become clear, with nearly all the votes counted, that Proposition 29 was likely defeated by Big Tobacco's $50 million campaign of deception. Prop 29 would have saved more than 104,000 lives, stopped more than 228,000 kids from smoking and invested more than $500 million ... of volunteers and the millions of families in California impacted by cancer who stood up with us against Big Tobacco. The Society and ACS CAN also extremely grateful to Division and ACS CAN staff for their dedication and hard work. Finally, the American Heart Association, the American ... Health Fund and has consistently opposed attempts to eliminate or divert funding from prevention services. Read the ACS CAN press release .   Cost Containment Massachusetts is expected to pass comprehensive legislation in the near future to overhaul the way physicians and hospitals are ...

May 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... certified, it has become clear, with nearly all the votes counted, that Proposition 29 was likely defeated by Big Tobacco's $50 million campaign of deception. Prop 29 would have saved more than 104,000 lives, stopped more than 228,000 kids from smoking and invested more than $500 million ... of volunteers and the millions of families in California impacted by cancer who stood up with us against Big Tobacco. The Society and ACS CAN also extremely grateful to Division and ACS CAN staff for their dedication and hard work. Finally, the American Heart Association, the American ... Health Fund and has consistently opposed attempts to eliminate or divert funding from prevention services. Read the ACS CAN press release .   Cost Containment Massachusetts is expected to pass comprehensive legislation in the near future to overhaul the way physicians and hospitals are ...

2017 Kentucky Legislative Roundup

  The 2017 Kentucky Legislative Session has ended.  ACS CAN saw a major win (see below) on tobacco cessation legislation!  We also saw progress on other critical issues that we will continue to push ... Task Force (USPSTF) for tobacco cessation, including all seven Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications and all three forms of counseling without cost-sharing or prior authorization.  SB 89 passed with overwhelming support, and was signed into law on March 21, 2017! Tobacco Free Schools: ...

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