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Gov. Evers Renews Conversation, Hopes Around BadgerCare Expansion

... American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) that would allow thousands of Wisconsinites to gain access to affordable, comprehensive health care. In response, Sara Sahli, Wisconsin government relations director for ACS CAN, issued the following statement: “We thank Governor Tony Evers for calling this special session and reopening the conversation around expanding eligibility for health insurance through BadgerCare. For the estimated 36,520 Wisconsinites who will be diagnosed with cancer this year, access to health care will ...

Montanans Rally at Capitol Wednesday to Support Medicaid Expansion

... Legislators will need to vote to continue the program this session to ensure that those hard-working residents don't lose access to life-saving health care at the end of June. Denver Henderson, Montana government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, will serve ... made the right decision, putting aside ideological differences, reaching across the aisle and working together to expand Medicaid and put our health first. Thanks to that leadership over 80,000 people in our state now have access to health care. They can see a doctor when they need to, ...

2019 ACS CAN Legislative Priorities

... against cancer. ACS CAN supports proven legislative measures that help save lives in support of our mission to end cancer as a major public health problem. ACS CAN Recommends Evidence-Based Tobacco Control Strategies Restore $17M recurring funding for state-wide and local tobacco ... effects of secondhand smoke by preserving and expanding our smoke-free and tobacco-free laws. ACS CAN Supports Access to Meaningful, Affordable Health Care Coverage Advocate to increase the number of people in North Carolina with affordable access to quality healthcare by closing the health ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Announces New Senior Director of Policy

... CAN 's policy work in support of the organization 's extensive federal, state and local advocacy agendas. Kirsten 's extensive experience inξ health policy, specifically her expertise related to Medicare, Medicaid, Access to Health Care, quality of care, and delivery system reform, will be a tremendous asset to ACS CAN as we continue to advocate for policies and legislation ...

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 ...

Governor Signs Legislation that will Reduce the Burden of Cancer

... state. The state program would allow more individuals to take time off work to attend to their own or a loved one’s medical appointments and health care without losing their job or income. “Regular check-ups, preventive care and important cancer screenings often require time off from work. The flexibility to balance health care and employment is essential which is why ACS CAN thanks the legislature and Governor for passing this important legislation and calls ...

September 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... cancer and she came to the event because she wanted to ask the candidates if they would protect people with preexisting conditions who need health insurance. Devin, who will turn 18 before November and will be voting in her first election, left the event with a Cancer Votes palm card ... cancer research , prevention and early detection programs. Participants also educated lawmakers about two new bills aimed at making palliative care more widely available. As a result, nearly 30 lawmakers agreed to cosponsor the bills.   Coaches vs. Cancer Rally ACS CAN further amplified ... survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to the disease.    AFFORDABLE CARE ACT   Summary of Benefits and Coverage Beginning this week, all health insurers and group health plans are required to provide applicants and interested parties with an easy-to-understand summary of a plan's ...

September 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... cancer and she came to the event because she wanted to ask the candidates if they would protect people with preexisting conditions who need health insurance. Devin, who will turn 18 before November and will be voting in her first election, left the event with a Cancer Votes palm card ... cancer research , prevention and early detection programs. Participants also educated lawmakers about two new bills aimed at making palliative care more widely available. As a result, nearly 30 lawmakers agreed to cosponsor the bills.   Coaches vs. Cancer Rally ACS CAN further amplified ... survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to the disease.    AFFORDABLE CARE ACT   Summary of Benefits and Coverage Beginning this week, all health insurers and group health plans are required to provide applicants and interested parties with an easy-to-understand summary of a plan's ...

September 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... cancer and she came to the event because she wanted to ask the candidates if they would protect people with preexisting conditions who need health insurance. Devin, who will turn 18 before November and will be voting in her first election, left the event with a Cancer Votes palm card ... cancer research , prevention and early detection programs. Participants also educated lawmakers about two new bills aimed at making palliative care more widely available. As a result, nearly 30 lawmakers agreed to cosponsor the bills.   Coaches vs. Cancer Rally ACS CAN further amplified ... survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to the disease.    AFFORDABLE CARE ACT   Summary of Benefits and Coverage Beginning this week, all health insurers and group health plans are required to provide applicants and interested parties with an easy-to-understand summary of a plan's ...

September 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... cancer and she came to the event because she wanted to ask the candidates if they would protect people with preexisting conditions who need health insurance. Devin, who will turn 18 before November and will be voting in her first election, left the event with a Cancer Votes palm card ... cancer research , prevention and early detection programs. Participants also educated lawmakers about two new bills aimed at making palliative care more widely available. As a result, nearly 30 lawmakers agreed to cosponsor the bills.   Coaches vs. Cancer Rally ACS CAN further amplified ... survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to the disease.    AFFORDABLE CARE ACT   Summary of Benefits and Coverage Beginning this week, all health insurers and group health plans are required to provide applicants and interested parties with an easy-to-understand summary of a plan's ...

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