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... the expansion of short-term limited duration insurance (STLD) plans, help lower out of pocket costs for consumers, and protect access to health care for people with pre-existing conditions. Additionally, the committee will likely approve several proposals to address drug affordability and ... Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “We commend the committee for moving forward with measures upholding critical patient protections under the health care law, increasing funding for navigators who help consumers find the right insurance for them, and initiating programs that will lower ...

The United States spends $88 billion annually on cancer care, with patients paying nearly $4 billion in out-of-pocket costs. The 2019 ACS CAN health care forum examined best practices employers and other ... foster discussion and examine policies that are critical in the fight against cancer. We held our eighth annual National Forum on the Future of Health Care in April 2019 in Washington, D.C., where leaders from government, private and nonprofit organizations gathered to discuss ways to make ...

Watch the trailer for Left Behind: Health and Hope in North Carolina Medicaid Covers US is a conversation about Medicaid and the role it plays in the health and well-being of our families, friends, and communities. We’re sharing stories and creating conversations about how having health insurance through Medicaid helps Americans stay healthy, go to work and care for their families. When we ensure that people get the care they need, our communities – our hospitals, schools and economy – thrive. Join ...

... we fought for this past session and the result of all your actions!   Tobacco Prevention Tobacco addiction remains Indiana’s leading public health threat, killing more than 11,000 Hoosiers every year. Tobacco 21:  Lawmakers approved Senate Bill 1 which raises the legal tobacco sales ... cancer in Indiana and risks are increasing for younger people. Updated screening coverage:  Lawmakers passed House Bill 1080 that requires most health plans regulated by the state to begin covering preventative colorectal cancer screenings at age 45, instead of age 50, in accordance with ... and the Purdue University. The bill, Senate Bill 66, passed the Senate unanimously, but failed to advance out of the House.   Access to Health Care Ensuring Hoosiers have access to affordable care and medications is an important step in reducing the cancer burden. Improved access to ...