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Montana & Wyoming 2024 Virtual Policy Forum

... and beyond. This seminar-like event provides the opportunity for ACS CAN and our partners to "deep dive" into policy the future of cancer care in Montana & Wyoming.   The  American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network  (ACS CAN) is the nation’s leading advocacy organization ... priority. The  ACS CAN Montana & Wyoming Virtual Policy Forum  is a premier event that brings together leaders from business, academia, health care, government, life sciences, and cancer research communities to support ACS CAN’s mission.   Translating Action Into Influence . ... your company’s commitment to saving more lives from cancer. Come network and build relationships with business, medical research, and health care leaders in attendance.   Contributions or membership payments to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., are not tax ...

Maine Voters Support Expanding Access to Medicaid

The Maine Legislature passed and delivered bills to expand access to health coverage via Medicaid to Governor Paul Le Page five times over the last several years, only to be thwarted by a veto with each attempt. On ... Election Day, Maine voters finally had their say on the issue and overwhelmingly cast their ballots in favor of increasing access to affordable health coverage for low-income people in their state. The final vote on Maine’s Question 2 was 59 percent for expansion, clearly indicating that ... diagnosed with cancer at later stages – when it’s more costly and difficult to treat – and with poorer outcomes. By increasing access to care, Maine is ensuring better health outcomes and a healthier, thriving state population in the future. Roughly half of all cancers are ...

ACS CAN: Proposed ACA Wellness Regulation Should Prevent Unintended Discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C. January 25, 2013 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury (the Departments) on the proposed rule, Incentives for Nondiscriminatory Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans, of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The proposal offers guidance on designing wellness programs to promote health, rather than discriminate against participants who ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Supports Alternative to Bill Threatening Access to Mammograms

... of women could lose insurance coverage for mammograms and other cancer screenings required by state law under a bill reported out of the Senate health committee in March that soon could be headed for consideration by the full Senate. The “Health Insurance Marketplace, Modernization and Affordability Act” (S. 1955) gives health insurance plans the option of bypassing state consumer ... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) announced its support of an alternative bill that would increase access to affordable, high-quality health care and protect state-enacted guarantees of benefits. The bill (S. 2510), sponsored by Sens. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) and Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.), ...

Our 2015 State Legislative Priorities

... would strip local authority to enact smoke-free protections. Improving Quality of Life for Patients and Survivors Create a Palliative/Supportive Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council and educational initiative to address barriers to person-centered palliative/supportive care during treatment from the beginning of diagnosis of serious diseases such as cancer. Access to Health Care for Cancer Patients, Survivors, and their Families Adopt a solution that will allow Texas to accept available federal health care dollars to close the Texas coverage gap. Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention Increase weekly physical education ...

Proposed Cuts to Medicaid, Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program Would Harm Utahns

On Friday, the Social Services Appropriations Committee held a public hearing to consider health funding cuts, including potential reductions to the state’s Medicaid program, namely breast and cervical cancer treatment coverage. ... cervical cancer would be jeopardized for others. “We appreciate the committee chairs recognizing the critical importance of ensuring access to health care for a full 12 months postpartum, as reflected by the decision not to include this coverage among the proposed reductions. We are hopeful the ...

Dr. Omar M. Rashid Named to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s National Board of Directors

... and guidance for ACS CAN, which pursues evidence-based public policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem nationwide. His term begins on Jan. 1, 2022. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., ACS CAN mobilizes grassroots volunteers across the ... at every level of government to influence public policies aimed at impacting the cancer burden and eliminating disparities in cancer and health outcomes. “Dr. Rashid’s breadth of experience in health care, specifically within the cancer space, will be a tremendous asset to ACS CAN as he steps into this volunteer leadership role,” said ACS CAN ...

Senate Stimulus Bill Will Provide Critical Resources to Help Nonprofits Serve Patients in Time of Overwhelming Need

... forefront of helping Americans through difficult times. These charities provide everything from critical patient support to medical and mental health services.    The package also includes dedicated funding for state and local preparedness and response to the pandemic, money to reimburse hospitals and health care providers for COVID-19 related expenses, extended funding for community health centers through November, as well as requiring Medicare drug ...

December 2015 Advocacy Update

... of ACS CAN volunteers and staff across the country, we are well-positioned to see an increase in research funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) in a final bill as well as a continuation of level funding for cancer screening and prevention ... partners will continue to work with the city to help draft measures with language that avoids confusion and lack of compliance.     Access to Care ACS CAN Hosts National Summit on Health Equity ACS CAN hosted the National Summit on Health Equity in St. Louis, Missouri. The event, held Nov. 10, convened leaders in business, ...

Survivor Views: Pandemic-Related Challenges Persist for Cancer Patients and Survivors

... gathered input on important current issues including the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on survivor cancer screening, disparities in accessing health care, and the public policy priorities with the greatest opportunity to impact their lives. The web-based survey was completed by 1,280 patients ... Indian and Asian or Pacific Islander (44%) were far more likely to have encountered challenges accessing care.  •    The overall cost of health care was identified by over one third of cancer patients and survivors (36%) as the most important challenge to address in order to help ...

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