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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and Vot-ER Partner to Promote Voter Registration and Empower Patient Voices

... to reduce the cancer burden for everyone , and Vot-ER , a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to integrate civic engagement into health care, are teaming up on National Patient Advocacy Day to  empower patients to take an active role in decisions that affect their health by registering to vote and making their voices heard this November. While roughly  83% of adults  in the United States will visit a health ...

Judge Halts Kentucky Medicaid Work Requirements

Washington, D.C., —Today a federal judge ruled the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) failed to adequately consider how Kentucky’s proposed Medicaid work rules would effect residents’ access to health care as required under federal law. The ruling halts implementation of the state’s proposal which would have required Medicaid recipients to ...

Medicaid Stories

Medicaid helps America’s families stay healthy and our communities thrive. It provides health insurance to low-income children and adults, seniors and people with disabilities, so that millions of people can get the health care they need to get healthy and stay healthy. It allows them to see a doctor when they are sick, get check-ups, buy medications and go to the ...

FY 2012 House Budget Resolution Would Mark A Setback in the Fight Against Cancer

Severe Cuts in Medicare, Medicaid, Disease Prevention and Medical Research Would Threaten Access to Health Care for People With Cancer WASHINGTON – April 5, 2011 – Following is a statement from Christopher W. Hansen, president of the American Cancer ... introduced by House leaders could make it more difficult and more expensive for millions of seniors and low-income families to access lifesaving health care.  It could also stall progress in the fight against cancer by defunding an historic investment in prevention and cutting federal ...

2018 Ohio Legislative Priorities

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Ohioans touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In ... allocation of $35 million to fund the best-practice tobacco prevention, cessation, and control program administered by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) to keep kids from starting to use tobacco and help adults quit. Raising the Minimum Age for Sale of Tobacco: ACS CAN supports raising ...

Movement Grows in States to Address Effective Pain Management for Cancer and Chronic Diseases

... to a report released today. Over almost a decade, states have made considerable progress in enacting policies that enhance access to pain care, including the use of pain medications, and minimizing potential treatment barriers. The report, Achieving Balance in State Pain Policy: A ... states changed or adopted new policies to improve access to pain management between 2012 and 2013. The improvement was largely a result of state health care regulatory boards adopting policies to encourage appropriate pain management and state legislatures or regulatory agencies repealing ... PhD, CEO of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Patients, health care providers, and regulators all play a critical role in promoting a balanced approach to pain control policy and treatment. While we 're ...

Veterans Day Marks Time To Honor Alabama Vets and Close the Coverage Gap

ANNISTON, AL –   When I was in college in the 1960s, I studied abroad in Great Britain. While there, I got sick. I walked into their National Health Service, got treated and was sent away healthy. There were no bills or financial hassle. It was a stark contrast to my personal experience back home in the U.S., where my parents had drained their finances trying to cover medical costs related to a catastrophic health issue. That experience shaped my lifelong dedication to recognize the importance of health care. My 30 years serving in the U.S. Navy furthered my passion. Once out of service, my brothers and sisters in uniform are too often left behind ...

ACS CAN Wins Major State Ballot Initiatives Across the Country

Voters across the country last week approved important state ballot measures that will expand access to health care for hundreds of thousands of Americans and reduce the spread of tobacco products. Thanks to the hard work of ACS CAN and its volunteers, these ... of cancer in our country. Where you live, shouldn’t determine your ability to prevent or fight diseases like cancer, yet access to affordable health care still varies widely depending on what state you live in. But thanks to ballot wins, 300,000 more people in Idaho, Nebraska and Utah ...

Medicaid Covers US: Tennessee

... @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { #medicaid-photos .photo { width: 100% !important; } } Medicaid Covers US in Tennessee Medicaid is a vital health insurance plan that helps Tennesseans stay healthy, go to work and care for their families. Read and watch the stories below to hear from Tennesseans across the state who are able to use TennCare/Medicaid to access the health coverage they need, as well as from Tennesseans who are unable to get the care they need because they don’t currently qualify for Medicaid ...

Business Leaders Support Amendment 2 in the Fight Against Cancer

... Cancer, we are committed to leveraging our knowledge, power and resources to save lives and win the fight against cancer. Having access to health insurance coverage is critical in the fight against cancer. On August 4 th Missouri voters will have an opportunity to increase access to care by voting yes on Amendment 2, a ballot initiative that will help improve the health and well-being of more than 230,000 individuals and families in our state. Voting yes on Amendment 2 will provide countless individuals ...

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