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Addressing Tobacco Related Health Disparities Should Be Top Priority in Gov. Murphy’s Budget Address

... tune into Gov. Murphy’s budget address on February 25 th , to see if he will commit to closing the loopholes created by not ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products. While legislation restricting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes was recently signed into law, menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products such as strawberry flavored cigars ... many youth. A statement from Samantha DeAlmeida, director of New Jersey government relations, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “Gov. Murphy has the opportunity to make clear his commitment to protecting New Jerseyans from falling prey to Big Tobacco. Nearly ...

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colorectal Cancer Screening in Oklahoma Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer and the third most common cause of cancer death for both men and women in the United States.i  In 2015 it is estimated that:[i]  1,690 ... Screening Screening is the most effective way of detecting colorectal cancer early and preventing it altogether. Colorectal cancer screening can identify abnormal growths (polyps) in the colon or rectum, allowing them to be removed before turning into cancer. Cancers can also be found at ... (ACA) - Under the ACA, most private insurance plans are required to cover colorectal cancer screening for adults aged 50 to 75 years, with no cost sharing to the patient.    80 percent by 2018 – ACS CAN and many other organizations across the nation are committed to eliminating ...

Big Wins Against Cancer: Advocates Celebrate Successful 2025 North Dakota Session, Await Signature on Co-Pay Accumulators

... made strong moves against cancer this session, passing bills on prior authorization reform and co-pay accumulator adjustments. The last of those bills – House Bill 1216  – passed the ND Senate on Monday and awaits Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s signature.  Advocates of the American ... and for lawmakers to understand the significant need for these changes and take such decisive action has made for a great session,” ACS CAN North Dakota Government Relations Director Ben Hanson said. “To get one of these done would have been progress, but what this session did was ... in the year-round fight against cancer to visit https://www.fightcancer.org/states/north-dakota.  0 Prior Authorization Reform and Prescription Cost Relief Legislation Will Ease Medical Stress for Cancer Patients, Many Others Big Wins Against Cancer: Advocates Celebrate Successful 2025 ...

August 2017 Federal Update

Affordable Care Act Replacement – Support development and enactment of legislation which continues the protections for cancer patients and survivors that guarantee access to adequate and affordable health insurance ... We are currently building a nationwide story bank of patients who have been positively impacted by the passage of the ACA.  Whether they can now get insurance with a pre-existing condition, don’t have to worry about a life time cap on insurance, or any other way the ACA has ... Support the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act (RBCCSA). Support House and Senate passage of RBCCSA to remove Medicare patient cost-sharing requirements for colonoscopy with polyp removal. Support regulatory changes to provide coverage for the colorectal cancer screening ...

California Cancer Advocates Rally Virtually for Increased Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments

Sacramento, Calif. –   American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers met virtually with state lawmakers Tuesday and urged them to pass legislation that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is ... testing is critical in accessing precision medicine, including targeted therapies that can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of life for cancer patients. “Every year – as part of California Cancer Action Day – cancer patients, survivors and advocates from across the ... medical centers are less likely to receive recommended biomarker testing. “We urge the legislature to pass this bill to help dismantle cost barriers and bring the promise of precision medicine to more cancer patients, regardless of their income, race or zip code,” said Autumn J. ...

2010 Saw Successes and Troubling Trends in Tobacco Control Policy

... programs sank to a new low, adding urgency to the need for legislators to redouble their efforts to save lives and reduce the negative toll of tobacco use in 2011. Four states – Kansas, Wisconsin, South Dakota and Michigan – passed and implemented comprehensive smoke-free laws this year that protect workers and patrons from the hazards of secondhand smoke. In addition, six states – New York, New Mexico, Utah, South Carolina, Washington, and Hawaii – and Guam raised their ... proven programs that help smokers quit,” said John R. Seffrin, PhD, chief executive of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “The record reduction in spending by states on cessation and prevention programs makes it clear that there is much more work to be done to ...

New Brighton Girl Scouts Take Tobacco Prevention Message to Minnesota Lawmakers at Day at the Capitol

A troop of persuasive and committed Girl Scouts from New Brighton went to the state Capitol in March to meet with lawmakers about the importance of raising the state’s tobacco sale age to 21 and funding cessation programs. The 12 girls attended a Day at the Capitol hosted by Minnesotans ... director. “They knew their stuff when they met with their lawmakers. With their voices backing these strong public health policies, I know we can reduce tobacco use and make a difference in the future for cancer in this state.” The girls were among 350 youth and adult advocates from ...

2024 North Carolina Legislative Summary

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 impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2024 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with the North Carolina General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health ... the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Remove copays for cancer screenings: ACS CAN advocated for legislation to eliminate cost sharing for follow-up cancer screening tests that are needed after an abnormal result and supplemental screening needed for some individuals ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Congress to Reject House Health Care Bill

Washington, D.C., March 24, 2017—Today the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the American Health Care Act (AHCA). This bill, in its current form, would significantly alter the accessibility, adequacy and affordability of meaningful health insurance for millions of Americans, including those who have coverage through Medicaid. ACS CAN sent a detailed letter to lawmakers this morning expressing concerns about the latest amendment to the proposal not to include Essential Health ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Close the Wyoming Coverage Gap in 2025

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – As legislative business convenes today in the state capitol, lawmakers must prioritize access to health care so that tens of thousands of Wyomingites can continue to lead healthy and happy lives and have the best chance to avoid, detect and defeat cancer. Regular visits to health care providers ... One in 30 Wyoming residents fall within the coverage gap and potentially face one of the biggest barriers to receive their critical screenings: cost. Individuals who fall within “the coverage gap” -- making too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private insurance -- ...

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