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Mississippi Lawmakers End 2025 Session Without Addressing Health Coverage Crisis

... health care coverage crisis. In response, Mississippi Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Kimberly Hughes released the following statement: “We are disappointed the legislature failed to listen to Mississippians and expand ... go even longer without access to lifesaving care. We know Medicaid is a critical state–federal health insurance program that serves millions of Americans, including over 37 million children. One-third of childhood cancer patients rely on Medicaid to access essential treatments and 20% of adults with a history of cancer in rural areas rely on ...

House Passes Historic Health Care Legislation With Provisions That Would Help to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality

WASHINGTON -- March 21, 2010 -- In an historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives tonight approved health care reform legislation that includes several provisions that would help to reduce suffering and death from cancer in this country. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, analyzed the legislation through the eyes of cancer patients, survivors and their families. In a letter sent to ...

PA House Insurance Committee Votes to Remove Barriers to Biomarker Testing

Today, the House Insurance Committee voted to improve Pennsylvanians’ access to biomarker testing, advancing House Bill 1754 out of committee unanimously. Championed by Representatives Kyle Mullins and Minority Leader Bryan Cutler, the proposal would ensure biomarker testing ... Senate. The following is a statement from Donna Greco, Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Pennsylvania: "Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and improve lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual condition. Over the past few months, we have heard countless stories of the difficulties and inconsistencies patients face in attempting to access this important testing. It’s time for that to change. "This ...

UPDATE: National Pain Care Legislation Clears Key Hurdle

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- September 17, 2008 -- Millions of Americans who suffer from pain could soon find relief thanks to legislation that passed another hurdle in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The National Pain Care Policy Act of 2008, which would improve pain care research, education, training and access, passed ... of cancer pain is worse than fear of death itself," said Daniel E. Smith, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). "The good news is that nearly all cancer pain can be relieved if treated adequately. This legislation will address significant pain ...

2019 Utah Legislative Session Summary

An estimated 11,620 Utahns will be diagnosed with cancer in 2019 and an estimated 3,310 will die from the disease. ACS CAN staff and volunteers spent the 2019 legislative session educating elected officials about cancer’s toll on public health and ... Issues Tobacco Age Amendments (HB 324) ACS CAN Position: oppose After numerous failed attempts, Utah became the eighth state to raise the age of sale for tobacco products to 21 with the passage of HB 324. Unfortunately, ACS CAN was not able to support this legislation. The bill that ... would have required the state health department to request approval for importing certain prescription drug from Canada.  The stated goal was cost reduction.  This bill passed the House and failed in a Senate committee. Medical Treatment Authorization Amendments (SB 264) This bill ...

2020 Indiana Legislative Session Wrap Up

... we are excited to share some significant wins with you! Below are the legilsative priorities we fought for this past session and the result of all your actions!   Tobacco Prevention Tobacco addiction remains Indiana’s leading public health threat, killing more than 11,000 Hoosiers ... Bill 1080 that requires most health plans regulated by the state to begin covering preventative colorectal cancer screenings at age 45, instead of age 50, in accordance with recently updated American Cancer Society Guidelines.   Cancer Research Indiana is home to three cancer research ... care and medications is an important step in reducing the cancer burden. Improved access to palliative care:  Building on efforts led by ACS CAN in previous years, the legislature approved House Bill 1199 which defines palliative care in code and expands access to palliative care by ...

Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

... Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides lifesaving cancer screenings for medically underserved women between the ages of 50 and 64 whose incomes are below 200% of the federal poverty level. Women diagnosed with cancer through the program are eligible for a special Medicaid program that covers the costs of ... proposed Senate budget only contains $300,00 for the program, while the House has included the full $1.8 million in non-recurring funds   ACS CAN is asking that the Senate move to the House position of   $1.8 million   Even with the additional state funding, the program is only able to ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Priorities for 2021 Legislative Session: Granite State Budget Opportunities 

CONCORD, NH – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the 2021 legislative session particularly in light of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  According to Mike Rollo, director of government relations for ACS CAN in New Hampshire, lawmakers have the opportunity ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

NASHVILLE, TN – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) volunteers’ steadfast commitment. Because of the virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems, cancer patients, ... policies, when it comes to access to medication. Currently, insurance companies may require a cancer patient to try and fail on a lower‐cost drug before they cover the drug prescribed by the patient’s doctor, even if the doctor feels the more expensive treatment is more effective. ...

Key Organizations Urge Senate to Support Cloture Motions in Health Reform Debate

ACS CAN volunteer Dan Brodrick traveled to Washington, D.C. from Gainesboro, Tenn., to urge the Senate to put patients before politics and vote for ... the holes that exist in the broken health care system.  His wife Sharon passed away from cancer that was not caught in time due to a lack of access to care – care that could have saved her life.  Dan is also featured in ACS CAN’s first national television spot.   A full release ... were joined by people from across America who described how the current health care system has failed them -- people who understand what the cost of inaction means for American families and small businesses. “AARP applauds the Senate for putting forward legislation that protects ...

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