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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 ...

Guest Blog: ACS CAN Volunteer Joins HHS Secretary for Families Week Teleconference

... Taylor, and courageous advocate for access to meaningful healthcare for cancer patients and survivors. This afternoon, Amy joined Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to discuss the ACAŠ—'s critical patient protections and the importance of obtaining coverage by the ... call represents just the latest effort by the Wilhite family to raise awareness about the importance of dependable and comprehensive access to care for cancer patients and survivors. The Wilhites shared TaylorŠ—'s story in the report, Spending to Survive: Cancer Patients Confront Holes in the Health Care System, jointly released in 2009 by the American Cancer Society and Kaiser Family Foundation. Amy and Taylor also joined others ...

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, ...

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 ...

Corporate Members

... in a variety of events, including corporate member lunches and calls, as well as larger events like our annual National Forum on the Future of Health Care.  ACS CAN builds these partnerships to better understand the diverse perspectives of other partners involved in the fight against cancer and ... invitation to high-profile ACS CAN events, including the annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day and National Forum on the Future of Health Care, receptions and briefings Logo placement at annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day Receive ACS CAN’s monthly outreach e-newsletter ...

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 ...

An Important Vote

With passage of a bill in the Senate Finance Committee, cancer patients and those impacted by cancer are one step closer to seeing meaningful health care reform. ACS CAN has worked hard to ensure that many of our key policy principles are included in this legislation. The bill that passed today ... caps on benefits Reducing or eliminating co-pays for preventive services including mammograms and colonoscopies Limiting premium rating based on health status and age However, ACS CAN remains concerned that middle-income families could be forced to pay more than 25 percent of their annual ...

Test Your TennCare Knowledge Answers

1. TennCare (Tennessee's Medicaid Program) is health insurance coverage for very low-income qualified Tennesseans. Answer:  True, TennCare is health insurance coverage to very low-income children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities, including women diagnosed with breast ... the Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program. Health insurance coverage through Medicaid helps Tennesseans stay healthy, go to work, and care for their families. Medicaid covers many of the same services as private health insurance. Every state’s Medicaid program covers benefits ...

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