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Medicaid Expansion Roundtable

... South Carolina decided to close the coverage gap today, over 345,000 individuals would be able to enroll in Medicaid and have a real option for health care. Families would be healthier, small businesses employing these low-wage individuals would have more productive workers, and the state and counties would save significant dollars from reduced uncompensated care and reduced spending on other programs that serve people without health insurance. Join us and the Cover SC coalition to explore the impact of Medicaid expansion on South Carolina. 0 ...

Judge Rejects Kentucky and Arkansas Medicaid Work Requirements

Washington, D.C., March 27, 2019—Today a federal judge ruled the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) violated federal law by approving work requirements and other barriers to eligibility for Medicaid recipients in ... of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “Today’s ruling is a positive step towards preserving access to health care for the millions of cancer patients, survivors and individuals at risk of developing the disease who rely on Medicaid for health care ...

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2009 Legislative Agenda & Talking Points     Issue Overview: Access to Care/Catamount Health   Studies show that lack of adequate insurance affects cancer outcomes. To win the fight against cancer, all Vermonters should have access to affordable, quality health care. There remains over 47,000 uninsured Vermonters, and many more whose insurance fails to provide adequate or affordable coverage when ...

First Survivor Views Survey Highlights Barriers to Addressing Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

... being released today, focus on patient experiences treating the symptoms and side effects of their cancer and access to supportive or palliative care services. The survey found patients and survivors experience a wide range of symptoms and side effects as a result of their cancer care. While ... completing tasks as a result of their cancer care, but only 26% reported being referred to physical, occupational or speech therapy by their health care provider. Similarly, 51% of patients reported anxiety or depression as a result of their cancer while only 10% reported being referred to a mental health provider for additional therapy. Many survivors also reported adverse symptoms or pain well after their active treatment concluded. Of ...

New Poll Reveals Americans Are Foregoing Lifesaving Treatment and Cancer Screenings Due to Economic Downturn

Nationwide health care reform that benefits cancer patients would work for all Americans. ACS CAN released a national bipartisan poll this week on the impact of the ... all of the treatment and care needed if they were suddenly diagnosed with cancer. The poll data also revealed that the public's fear of losing health insurance is growing. One in five Americans with health insurance feel it is likely they or someone in their household will lose coverage ...

Medical Debt and Cancer

... with cancer, their caregivers and their families. ACS CAN has long fought for public policies – like access to comprehensive and affordable health insurance coverage – that reduce the likelihood or severity of that debt. Unfortunately, many Americans remain uninsured or underinsured ... and even those with comprehensive coverage can still incur significant medical debt. 1,2   People with cancer often bear significant health care costs because they can have substantial health care needs, are high utilizers of health care services, use many different providers, ...

American Cancer Society Expert Testifies on Importance of Prostate Cancer Awareness

... Government Reform today. “Researchers are making notable progress in every area of prostate cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and care,” Brawley said during his testimony. “Our continued success in conquering prostate cancer is directly tied to our sustained commitment to ... cancer before deciding whether to be tested. The guidelines recommend that men at average risk should receive this information from their health care provider beginning at age 50, and that men at higher risk, including African American men, receive this information earlier. The new ... more effective prevention, diagnostic, and treatment tools to fight the disease • addressing disparities in prostate cancer incidence and health outcomes • improving access to quality care by passing meaningful health care reform that improves access to insurance coverage and lowers ...

ACS CAN Applauds State Leaders for Commitment to Alleviate Medical Debt in North Carolina

Earlier today, Governor Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that the state plans to relieve as much as $4 billion in medical debt for an estimated two million North Carolinians. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joins patient advocates and public health organizations across the state in applauding this investment in North Carolina, its people and their health. In March 2024, ACS CAN asked ... The results indicated that, of the cancer patients and survivors who were surveyed, 47% have incurred debt in order to pay for their cancer care, and 13% expect to incur debt as they continue treatment. Additionally, 25% of patients with cancer-related medical debt have delayed or ...

2012 American Cancer Society Maryland End of Session Report

... prohibits insurance carriers from charging more for oral chemotherapy than infused chemotherapy. • The legislation granting the Affordable Care Act Health Care Exchange Board authority to determine which insurance providers will be included in the Health Care Exchange passed and expected to be sign by the governor. • The Lt. Governor's initiative legislation, funding of areas of the state ...

Responses from Surviving the System Lobby Day Participants

... at ACS CAN and all the political representatives and everyone in Washington. Everyone went out of their way to make our stay pleasant. Hopefully health care reform will pass and we will make health insurance better for everyone!" Kathy from Florida says: "It was a memorable trip and a gainful experience. To witness the ACS CAN and the ...

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