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New Report: Washington Falls Short on Public Policies to Fight Cancer
... legislation to prevent and reduce cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The annual "How Do You Measure Up? A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality" finds the Evergreen State meets the benchmark in just three of the nine public policy areas, but falls short in four other categories. Washington earned a "red" ranking or failing grade for its extremely low level of state funding for tobacco prevention programs. The state spends slightly more than 2 percent of the level recommended by the U.S. Centers for ...
Colon Cancer Awareness Month Should be About Screening, Not Sequestration
WASHINGTON, D.C. February 14, 2013 Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate today recognized the importance of colorectal cancer screening by introducing resolutions designating March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Congressional action ... Month awareness proclamation. We commend Senator Enzi and Representative Payne for recognizing the importance of colon cancer screening, which can prevent cancer and save lives, said Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). We urge lawmakers ...
9-11-09 This Week in Health Care Reform
On Capitol Hill The Labor Day holiday marked the official end of summer recess and health care reform activity on Capitol Hill resumed at high speed. On Wednesday night, President Obama delivered his address on health care reform to a joint session of Congress. For months, ACS CAN has been working to help focus the debate through the cancer lens, and I’m proud to say – after watching the President’s remarks – that ...
Comparing the Health Exchange Plans
... on Proposed Health Benefit Exchange Legislation For more information contact: Russ Sciandra, 518 449-5438 x12 Get an embedable version of this graphic from our CancerNYNJ Flickr account Key Issue to be addressed Governor’s Bill Draft LBD 6 Senate Bill 5652 (Seward, Hannon) ... combines responsiveness and accountability with needed flexibility. Is the governance board properly structured to serve in the best interests of the consumer, patients, workers and small employers? Do conflict of interest provisions prohibit the participation of those who stand to ... authority to be “active purchasers” when selecting participating health plans, as opposed to being required to allow every health plan that can meet the minimum requirements to participate. With this authority, the exchange could use its considerable market power and certification ...
Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for New Yorkers Heads to Governor Hochul’s Desk
... / Assembly Bill 1673a to the Governor’s desk, giving her 10 days to take action on the legislation. Their proposal aims to ensure millions of New Yorkers can access precision care by requiring all state-regulated health plans to cover comprehensive biomarker testing. Biomarker testing opens the door to treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better quality of life and potentially lower costs for patients. Advocates are hopeful that Governor Hochul will sign the legislation without any amendments to ...
Coalition Urges House to Restore Tobacco Tax Increases
... Contact: Shelly Kiser, 740-739-0187 Coalition Urges House to Restore Tobacco Tax Increases to Help Ohio’s Kids and Budget This statement can be attributed to Shelly Kiser, spokesperson for the Investing in Tobacco-Free Youth Coalition, on the removal of the tobacco tax increases in the HB64. “We are extremely disappointed that the House of Representatives has removed from its budget bill the necessary and widely supported $1.00 increase in the state’s cigarette tax. By removing ...
2020 North Carolina Legislative Priorities
Victory in the fight against 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 North Carolinians touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2020, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the North Carolina General Assembly in support of the following priorities: Reducing the Toll of Tobacco Tobacco Prevention and ...
Arizona Cancer Advocates Rally Lawmakers to Support Access to Care, Tobacco Control at ‘Cancer Action Day’
... state Capitol on Thursday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Advocates met with lawmakers and urged them to support policies that increase access to quality health care and prevent tobacco use. ... in rates persist, most notably among Native American and Black people. Furthermore, recent data indicates cancer is the second-leading cause of death among Hispanic/Latino people. Compared with non-Hispanic White people, Hispanic men and women are less likely to be diagnosed with the ... urged select lawmakers to hold a hearing for HB 2561 in the House Health and Human Services Committee. If enacted, the bill would provide no-cost follow-up imaging for patients who receive an abnormal result on their initial breast cancer screening. While speaking to volunteers ahead of ...
North Carolina could be the next state to expand access to quality, affordable health care
... this week, North Carolina Senate leaders introduced a bill to increase eligibility for the state’s Medicaid program. North Carolina is one of 12 states that have refused to expand Medicaid for more than a decade. With the introduction of this bill, the Tar Heel state is positioned to be the next among this dozen to finally take action and the first to expand under new federal ... on treatment. When every day matters in the fight against cancer, delaying access to affordable, quality health care puts lives at stake. ACS CAN will be following this bill as it makes its way through the legislature to ensure it meets the needs of cancer patients. Expanding access ...
Legislature Missed Opportunity to Protect Ohioans from Tobacco
... Action Network Government Relations Director Leo Almeida: “It is unthinkable that the legislature slashed funding for the Ohio Department of Health’s Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program. The Governor proposed an increase in funding to $10 million per year, but the House and ... cessation programs and increasing tobacco taxes. “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will continue standing up for the health of Ohioans by looking for more opportunities to work with lawmakers to reduce the toll of tobacco on Ohioans. “Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Ohio, resulting in 20,200 deaths each year, including 33.5% of cancer deaths. Ohio can and must do better to reduce the toll of tobacco on our state.” 0 Ohio Had an Opportunity to Generate Revenue, Protect Kids and Save Lives ...
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