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“Isn't quality of life what we are all chasing after?”

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ACS CAN volunteers and breast cancer survivors share why a better type of care for cancer patients is so important  Fighting cancer shouldn’t just involve drugs and medical treatments. It also should involve care ... your quality of life during your cancer treatment? There were many specialists working together to ensure the best possible outcome for my health and well-being. This well-being included my physical health, mental health, as well as my emotional well-being. I had what is called a breast nurse navigator, who is a nurse certified in breast health ...

Supreme Court Ruling Preserves Critical Patient Protections for Families Affected by Cancer

WASHINGTON June 28, 2012 The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical to ensuring that people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases can access quality, affordable health care. The ruling is a victory for people with cancer and their families nationwide, who for decades have been denied health coverage, charged far more than they can afford for lifesaving care and forced to spend their life savings on necessary treatment, simply ...

Cancer Patients Call on Lawmakers to Reject Proposed Budget Cuts That Would Reverse Progress Against Cancer

... the House budget resolution for fiscal year 2012 that would make it more difficult, and in some cases impossible, for them to access lifesaving care. “The budget proposal would eliminate Medicare’s traditional guarantee of care and instead force seniors to buy private insurance with a ... “The budget proposal would also impact the Medicaid program by financing it through block grants of fixed dollar amounts that would shift the health care cost burden to states and could lead to restrictions in eligibility, enrollment and benefits. These restrictions could increase the number of cancer patients and survivors who must skip lifesaving treatment because they lack health coverage, and reduce the number of people who are screened for cancer. People without health insurance are about half as likely as the ...

2025 Medicaid Day of Action Resource Page

Medicaid is under attack. Congress is considering massive, rushed cuts to this essential program that provides lifesaving health care to over 80 million people in the United States—including cancer patients, survivors, and their families.  Goal: Get members of Congress to ... for cancer patients, survivors & their families. [Insert lawmaker handle], will you oppose cuts & #ProtectMedicaid? Medicaid provides essential health coverage to 80 million people across the country, including those with cancer. Any cuts could jeopardize lifesaving care for millions of ...

ACS CAN Urges Governors to Voice Concerns About Impact of AHCA on State Cancer Burden Ahead of Discussions with Senate Leadership

Washington, D.C., June 5, 2017 — Proposed changes to the health care law in the American Health Care Act (AHCA) could reverse progress in the cancer fight and shift the economic burden for health care coverage to the states. Ahead of ...

Survivor Views: Discrimination Among LGBTQ+ Cancer Patients

... the last seven years. Key Findings Half (50%) of LGBTQ+ cancer patients and survivors surveyed are concerned they may face discrimination in a health care setting, and one-in-five are very concerned. Over one-third (37%) have faced discrimination in a healthcare setting due to their sexual ... seeking care due to concerns about discrimination. Over half (58%) are concerned about the political climate impacting their ability to get health care and 49% are concerned a provider may feel it is too risky to treat them because of laws passed in the state where they practice. ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Testifies Against Medicaid Work Requirement Legislation

... Senate Bill 897, would require able-bodied adults enrolled in Medicaid to meet various work requirements as a condition of eligibility for health care coverage. Over 56,590 Michiganders are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year – many of whom are receiving health care coverage through Michigan’s Medicaid program. The coverage, benefits and services provided through Medicaid helps to improve access ...

Proposed Opioid Legislation an Opportunity to Achieve Balance in Addressing Abuse and Maintaining Access to Legitimate Use of Pain Medication

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) marked up the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. Included in the proposal are several ... fighting pain from cancer and other serious illnesses. Specifically, ACS CAN supports measures that would empower the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to focus on the development and approval of new, non-addictive pain treatments as well ... with safe disposal options for unused drugs. At the markup, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) filed an amendment that suggests adding palliative care legislation to the bill. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, follows: “ACS CAN applauds the Senate HELP Committee for ...

KanCare Expansion Critical to Tackle Cancer, Ongoing Pandemic

... introduced a bill to expand KanCare, a move that would allow an estimated 165,000 low-income Kansans to gain access to comprehensive, affordable health insurance coverage. Many of those who could gain coverage are currently uninsured – which is especially risky during a pandemic. A ... jobs, had their hours reduced, or otherwise faced serious economic hardship due to the coronavirus. Many have also lost their employer-sponsored health insurance and now find themselves uninsured. Providing these hard-working state residents a clear path to comprehensive and affordable ... of Kansas and our ability to end this pandemic is dependent on individuals and their family members being able to access comprehensive health care without delay. Because Medicaid provides health care to people who have lost a job or become too sick to work, the program plays a vital role ...

Highs & Lows as Governor Weighs in on Budget

... budgetary differences between the MA House and Senate proposals and sent these funding levels to the Governor for his consideration:  1.  Health Promotion and Disease Prevention programs to be funded at $8.45 million , an amount which is well below last year’s level, but more than ... cut is the Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program which is funded at $5 million , a 61% reduction from last year’s budget. 3. The Office of Health Equity which coordinates all state agency efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities has no funding allocated to the office at this time; however, its existence has been preserved until funding becomes available.  – A win! 4.  Commonwealth Care , the state’s subsidized insurance plan for low income residents and a key piece of our successful health reform suffered an eligibility ...

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