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Idaho State Policy Breakfast- Tobacco's Impact on Idaho's Health

...  or 208.422.0843.   The ACS CAN Idaho State Policy Breakfast is a premiere event that brings together leaders from business, academia, health care, government, life sciences, and cancer research communities to support ACS CAN’s mission.    Translating Action Into Influence ... highlights our shared commitment to saving more lives from cancer.  Come network and build relationships with business, medical research, health care and elected leaders in attendance.   Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!                  0 ...

ACS CAN Maine and Partners Send Letter to Governor Mills On Tobacco Control Funding and COVID-19

Dear Governor Mills, Legislative Leaders and Members of the Joint Standing Committees on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, Health and Human Services, and Taxation:   As organizations that represent public health professionals, health care providers and patients, including those with serious health conditions like cancer, heart and lung disease, which place them at greater risk ...

New Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Georgia Residents Support Medicaid Expansion

... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows strong support among Georgia registered voters for increasing and protecting access to affordable health coverage, including 70% in favor of Medicaid expansion.  The poll findings showed 8 in 10 (80%) voters in Georgia saying a candidate’s position on health care is important to them when deciding who to vote for with the same number in agreement that everyone in Georgia, regardless of their income, ...

Alabama Governor should close the Medicaid coverage gap to protect veterans

Every day, I go to work at the VA in Tuscaloosa to conduct life-saving studies to help our veterans. I’ve seen the health challenges they face with drug and alcohol addiction; my work looks at ways to improve care options for those battling addiction. I also know the personal health toll cancer can take, having lost my mom, stepdad, aunt and two uncles to the disease and from receiving my own cancer diagnosis in 2015. ...

Mississippi Lawmakers Stand in the Way of Protecting Patients

... (LLS) in reaction to the conference report released late Monday night that creates barriers through work requirements for people who need health insurance. This will ultimately increase barriers to Medicaid health care coverage and will not close the coverage gap. “Mississippi state lawmakers thwarted months of work from members in both Chambers to extend ...

The Costs of Cancer for People with Limited Incomes

As a leading cause of death and disease in the U.S., cancer takes a huge toll on the health of patients and survivors, and it also has a great impact on their finances. The costs of cancer do not impact all patients equally. Evidence consistently shows that certain factors – like race/ethnicity, health insurance status, income and where a person lives – impact cancer diagnosis, treatment, survival and financial hardship experienced by ... to or less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). 1 People facing cancer and survivors with limited incomes experience higher health care costs and significantly more financial hardship compared to individuals who have not been diagnosed with cancer. Overall, cancer survivors ...

Text Messages of Support Continue

... behind you all the wayξ michael kelleyξ proud to be acscan I-L-Y As a survivor i know what an expensive venture it was. If everyone had health care we would catch these direases earlier. Support Prevention of health problems is instramental to our economy's sustainability support Keep up the good fight.ξ This is so important to our whole ...

Colorado Policy Breakfast Event

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is Pleased to Present the Eighth Annual Colorado Cancer Policy Breakfast Forum: Palliative care 2.0 Taking a Deeper Dive into the Critical Elements of Palliative Care  Thursday, November 17, 2016 Registration 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. | Program ... practices? What policy changes would help expand the use and benefits of palliative care? How can palliative care be better integrated into our health system?   Why:  We have seen significant progress and advances in medicine that have meant many of us will live longer – and also live ... American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).   Over the last decade, palliative care has been one of the fastest growing trends in health care.  This patient-centered approach to chronic disease has the potential to deliver better care, better outcomes and lower costs at a ...

It’s time for South Carolina to Act as North Carolina expands Medicaid

... lawmakers to offer the same benefits to the people of the Palmetto State. “It’s long past time to offer access to critical, lifesaving care to nearly 350,000 South Carolinians in a program that also has widespread financial benefits for the state’s economy. Hard-working South Carolina families deserve access to health care,” said Beth Johnson , regional government relations director for ACS CAN. “The reality is there are far too many South Carolinians ... federal dollars to close the coverage gap is smart business for South Carolina.” Data shows less than half of South Carolina employers offer health insurance to employees. ACS CAN is proud to join Cover SC , a new coalition of more than 60 organizations dedicated to advocating for ...

The Costs of Cancer

... in 2017 [i] and more than 15 million Americans living today have a cancer history. [ii]   Not only does cancer take an enormous toll on the health of patients and survivors – it also has a tremendous financial impact. For patients and their families, the costs associated with direct cancer care are staggering.  In 2014 cancer patients paid nearly $4 billion out-of-pocket for cancer treatments . [iii]   Cancer also represents a significant proportion of total U.S. health care spending.  Roughly $87.8 billion was spent in 2014 in the U.S. on cancer-related health care. [iv]   These costs were paid by ...

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