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ACS CAN Profiles Kansas Voices of those Impacted by Medicaid Program through Launch of Digital Storybook

Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network launched a collection of digital stories from individuals, families and health care professionals as part of its Medicaid Covers US project. The stories feature people directly impacted by Medicaid across several states ... features the faces and stories of those who have been helped by the program, those who could benefit from the program if they were eligible and health professionals who have seen what critical role this program plays for their patients and their health systems.   ACS CAN’s Medicaid ...

Monthly Advocacy Update

Access to Care – Health Care Reform   History Made - Major Milestone for the Mission On Tuesday, March 23, President Barack Obama signed health care reform legislation. ...

Monthly Advocacy Update

Access to Care – Health Care Reform   History Made - Major Milestone for the Mission On Tuesday, March 23, President Barack Obama signed health care reform legislation. ...

Monthly Advocacy Update

Access to Care – Health Care Reform   History Made - Major Milestone for the Mission On Tuesday, March 23, President Barack Obama signed health care reform legislation. ...

House Committee to Vote On Bills to Stop Harmful Insurance Rule Changes; Preserve Pre-Existing Condition Protections

... 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 ...

2026 Kansas Legislative Priorities

Ensuring Access to Quality Care More than 300,000 people in the United States die from cancer each year because they lack access to affordable, adequate, quality care and ... that create barriers or reduce access to care for cancer patients, survivors, and those who could be diagnosed with cancer. Affordable, Adequate Health Insurance: ACS CAN will advocate for policies that ensure access to quality, affordable and comprehensive health insurance including Medicaid and will support efforts to curb the availability of inadequate health plans. Medicaid Expansion: ACS CAN will ...

Bringing Leaders Together in the Fight against Cancer

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 ...

Documentary Profiling North Carolianians Left Behind by Medicaid Program Chosen for Screening at Joedance Film Festival

CHARLOTTE, NC – August 6, 2020 – With the COVID-19 pandemic shining a bright light on the importance of affordable and accessible health insurance coverage, Medicaid continues to be a central topic of discussion among public health advocates, hospital and health systems administrators, community leaders and state lawmakers. Now that conversation continues in the world ... where we show it, and one I think is more deeply felt in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic because it reiterates the importance of access to care and the role that Medicaid can play during a public health crisis.” In Left Behind , Richard, Emma and Adrienne share the difficulties of ...

Medicaid Covers North Carolina

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 ...

Jhenitza P. Raygoza, Arizona

... Jhenitza has 8 years of experience working in the cancer research field.  Throughout her career she has built a passion for the triad of cancer care- where research, health programs, and health policy must work together to create efficient cancer care personalized for each individual, caregiver, and loved one impacted by cancer. ...

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