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Voter-Passed Cigarette and E-cigarette Tax Increases Takes Effect January 1 in Oregon

... voters overwhelming approved Measure 108 in November 2020. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was one of the leading health organizations working as part of the Yes on 108 campaign to pass Measure 108. Oregon’s cigarette tax will now be $3.33 per pack, the sixth ... revenue, according to projections from ACS CAN, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Tobacconomics. This new revenue will provide access to health care on the Oregon Health Plan at a time when health care coverage is critical, and fund the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs to ...

U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... in the area of cancer-related public policy advocacy.   “Senator Warnock has firmly established himself as a true advocate for public health by championing the immense and long overdue need to increase access to care through Medicaid,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “Ensuring limited-income working families have access to affordable health insurance is one of ACS CAN’s top priorities, and we are grateful for Sen. Warnock’s steadfast leadership on this urgent issue. His ...

Thank you for registering

... so much for registering for the 2020 ACS CAN Vermont Policy Forum. We are excited to have you join us for our inaugural policy forum Achieving Health Equity: A Conversation About Cancer Care in the Green Mountains . We look forward to a dynamic discussion on achieving health equity in our state with speakers addressing rurality’s impact on access to care, disparities in cancer screenings and disparities in ...

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 ...

2021 Georgia Policy Forum

... at 12:00 pm. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research, and academia to discuss emerging equity and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans.   Discussion Points Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible which ...

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 ...

The Facts About Medicaid and Cancer

Medicaid provides essential health coverage to millions of lower income individuals in the U.S. It is funded jointly by the federal and state governments. Because access to health insurance coverage is a key factor in preventing, catching and treating cancer, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) ... March 5 th report , as reported by NBCNews . It is not possible to cut that much spending in Medicaid without impacting the coverage and health care for the millions of people enrolled in the program, including patients with serious conditions like cancer who need treatments that are ...

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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 ...

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Ensuring Childhood Cancer Patients Can Survive and Thrive

Each September, ACS CAN joins patients, survivors, caregivers and public health advocates to recognize Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to elevate issues critical to the childhood cancer community. 15,000 children under ... a comprehensive bill that advances childhood cancer research and increases transparency and expertise for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While these investments in research have led to improved treatments for certain types of childhood cancer, side effects of these ... suffering throughout their lifetime. To improve quality of life for childhood cancer patients and their families, pediatric palliative care can be provided by a coordinated team of doctors, nurses, social workers and child life specialists as a way to manage symptoms, improve ...

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 ...

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