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... of opportunity that have greatly expanded Nancy's cancer advocacy network. "According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), health equity means the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. The facts are that not all people have a fair and equal opportunity to reach their highest level of health. The fact is that ... trials, but this isn’t the case. ACS CAN advocates for policies, laws and legislation that improve the fairness and equality in cancer care." Nancy's personal connection to cancer care is through her eight years working as a patient navigator and focusing on cancer patients in the ...

... of Dr. Thaddeus Bell: Charleston, SC Dr. Thaddeus Bell has been a family doctor for over 45 years, and is a passionate advocate and expert on health disparities. He runs a private practice in Charleston, South Carolina.  As a solo practitioner with one office manager and no other staff, Dr. Bell not only sees and cares for patients, but he also is the one to call insurance companies when they deny his patients the care they need. "It's a hassle to be on the telephone with insurance companies so often, getting prior authorization, telling health insurance companies why I want to do XYZ with my patient," he said. "It takes a significant amount of time."  Most frustrating for Dr. Bell ...

... close severe budget shortfalls, while also reducing smoking and saving lives, according to a new report released today by a coalition of public health organizations. A national poll released along with the report finds that 67 percent of voters support a $1 tobacco tax increase. The poll ... taxes to other options, such as other tax increases or budget cuts, for addressing state budget deficits. The report details the revenue and health benefits to each state of increasing its cigarette tax by $1 per pack. If every state and Washington, DC, did so, they would: · Raise $9.1 ... than 1.2 million adult smokers to quit; · Prevent more than 1 million premature, smoking-caused deaths; and · Save $52.8 billion in health care costs. The report, Tobacco Taxes: A Win-Win-Win for Cash-Strapped States, was released by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Cancer ...

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Oklahoma residents touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... of Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma to ensure program integrity, advocating and communicating with the Oklahoma Legislature and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority when needed. Affordable, Adequate Health Insurance : ACS CAN will advocate for policies that ensure access to quality, ...