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Louisiana Cancer Survivors Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

... marked the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 43 rd annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of Louisiana residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can we effectively overcome the country’s tobacco epidemic and prevent the more than 480,000 deaths each year caused by smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.   The advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), supports evidence-based strategies proven to reduce tobacco use including ...

New York Healthy Eating and Active Living

... physical inactivity, and poor nutrition are major risk factors for cancer, second only to tobacco use. Approximately one in three cancer deaths can be attributed to poor diet, physical inactivity, and overweight and obesity.  8.9 million New Yorkers are considered overweight or obese, along with one-third of children across the state.  Total obesity-related costs in New York State are estimated at more than $11.8 billion annually. New York’s ... Coverage of preventive health services, including obesity screening and counseling and behavioral interventions for weight loss, with no cost sharing through private insurance plans in the new health insurance exchanges and Medicare, and an incentive for states to cover them in ...

Supreme Court Decision a Victory for Cancer Patients

To quote John Seffrin, chief executive of the American Cancer Society and ACS CAN, today will go down as one of the most important days in the history of the fight against cancer in this country. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled ... needed to prevent and treat a serious condition such as cancer  Provide proven preventive services, such as mammograms and colonoscopies, at no cost to patients Š— Establish online marketplaces in every state where patients can easily compare quality health plans and choose the one that ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Need Immediate Health Care Replacement Plan if Affordable Care Act Repealed

Washington, D.C., January 13, 2017 —Today Congress passed a budget resolution that will enable the repeal of significant parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including premium subsidy support and funding for Medicaid expansion. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, follows: “Today the House took the first step in repealing the Affordable Care Act, following Senate action earlier this week. As the ...

Prior Authorization Reform Gets ‘Do Pass’ From Senate Committee

BISMARCK, N.D. –– For the more than 4,500 North Dakotans who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, medical prior authorization can delay treatment, increase stress, and have a negative impact on their care .  The Senate Industry and Business Committee of the North Dakota Legislature today  took a significant step toward alleviating that problem, giving a unanimous 5 – 0 “do pass” ... recommendation to Senate Bill 2280, which would establish standards and transparency to prior authorization processes, helping those in need of critical medical care to avoid prolonged delays in treatment. The bill primary sponsors is Sens. Scott Meyer (Grand Forks) with Jeff Barta ...

Proposed Marketplace Health Insurance Changes Could Lead to Renewed Barriers for Cancer Patients and Survivors

... for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule changing regulations for Affordable Care Act marketplace insurance plans. Of particular concern to those affected by cancer are proposed changes to special enrollment periods and essential community provider requirements that are included in available insurance plans. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, follows: “ACS CAN recognizes the need to make changes to the marketplaces in order to maintain and increase the number of available plans. ...

Duluth News Tribune: Wrong to require those on Medicaid to work

Reader's View: Wrong to require those on Medicaid to work The side effects of cancer treatments can be horrendous: Fatigue, nausea, lymphedema, neuropathy, low blood counts, infections are just some. When cancer patients have to take time off ... comply is wrong. Taking coverage away from cancer survivors and other patients who are unable to go back to their normal work routine because of debilitating effects of their treatment is irresponsible and short-sighted. As a cancer survivor myself, I called to urge my Sen. Tom Bakk and ...

Globe Gazette: Move tobacco policy to help Iowa

... that has changed for the better. But despite this progress, Iowa could do more to reduce smoking rates, protect our kids and improve the health of our communities. We can raise the tax on tobacco products to discourage kids from taking up smoking and encourage those who are trying to quit. I support a tax increase of $1.50 per pack of cigarettes and a similar amount for other tobacco products. Such an increase is projected to save Iowa more than $750 million ...

Guest Post: Checking in on the PCIPs

By Sabrina Corlette and Erin Reidy As the second anniversary of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)  approaches, we decided it was a good time to check in with the call center specialists at ... approximately 45,000 people enrolled nationwide. The programs must accept people who have been rejected by commercial insurance companies, and can't charge a higher premium because of someone's pre-existing condition. The programs must cover a broad range of benefits, including primary and ... dramatic difference in premiums between the PCIP program and previous state options. In Texas, for example, the PCIP premium is roughly half the cost of the existing Texas program for high-risk individuals, even though the state imposes a pre-existing condition exclusion for a full ...

Prior Authorization Legislation Becomes Law in Kentucky

Frankfort, KY–March 27, 2019– The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the Kentucky legislature for passing, and Gov. Matt Bevin for signing, important public health policy into law that will improve ... access to a more efficient process for requesting/transmitting electronic prior authorizations that comply with industry standards, leading to cost savings for both providers and health plans. Make patient prescriptions for maintenance drugs valid for one year or until the last day of coverage, and any change in dosage during the period of authorization will be covered. Create transparency so patients and providers will be ...

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