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... the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first time a casino will be smoke-free on the Strip. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the casino’s decision to protect the health of workers and patrons. ACS CAN released the following statement from Kimberly Rogers, ACS CAN Nevada grassroots manager: "This is incredible news for the health and safety of Park MGM’s workers, customers and the public. It sets a huge precedent for the rest of the Strip and Nevada’s gaming industry. "The science ...

... is poised to pass a funding bill this week that includes a $2.6 billion increase for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The measure, agreed upon by both House and Senate conference committee members, also provides $296 million increase for the ... There is an additional $20 million for the Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).    The bill also includes a measure to raise the federal age of sale for tobacco to 21, extends Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico and U.S. territories, ensures funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers, ... to Equivalent Samples – CREATES Act.    A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows:   Research “We’re excited to see the $2.6 billion funding increase for medical research at NIH in this bill, including the $296 ...

... Senate today aims to improve access to new and innovative cancer screenings among Medicare beneficiaries in order to increase early detection of more cancers for more Americans. The Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act would establish a Medicare benefit category ... determine coverage for blood-based tests and future multi-cancer testing innovations. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Detecting cancer early can be the difference between life and death. When cancer is caught early, it is often easier and less costly to ...

Federal Update   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several important changes to the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) this week.   Among the ... July 1 (the new rates have been posted on healthcare.gov). Reductions are as much as 40 percent in several states.   These changes are a result of redeterminations of what the "standard rate" is in each state.   HHS is communicating the changes to states that operate their own PCIPs and ... filed last week. The Administration filed the brief because one of the plaintiffs recently purchased health insurance through an employer and can no longer claim injury from the individual mandate to purchase insurance. Read The New York Times story and see the Kaiser Health News “ ...