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From Bench to Bedside: Progress at Risk

With across-the-board-federal budget cuts through sequestration set to take effect in less than a month, ACS CAN is strongly urging lawmakers to avert the cuts because of their potentially devastating impact on cancer research. In fact, sequestration would reduce federal funding for cancer research to 2008 levels, and thatŠ—'s without taking into account the increased cost of doing medical research year after year. This severe decrease in funding could halt promising clinical trials and allow breakthroughs in the ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Call For Strong Patient Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

Washington, D.C.— The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury to put cancer patients and survivors first when implementing ... the strongest patient protections top of mind. Cancer patients and survivors need to be able to get the right care at the right time and at a cost they can predict,” said Lacasse. “We urge the Departments to put in place the strongest rules possible to make the goals of the No ...

Biden Cancer Moonshot Announces Expanded Coverage for Patient Navigation in Private Health Plans 

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Biden Cancer Moonsho t announced today the expansion of coverage for patient navigation services in plans from seven health insurance companies, as well as actions more than 40 comprehensive cancer ... , and community oncology clinics are committed to using patient navigation codes to increase coverage ,” said Dr. Karen E. Knudsen , CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) . “ Increasing coverage of patient navigation w ill not only improve the patient experience, but improve patient outcomes , bringing us ...

Progress Slows in States Enacting Balanced Patient Pain Policies for Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases

WASHINGTON, D.C. July 12, 2016 Fewer states are enacting balanced policies that enhance the delivery of effective pain management for patients battling a chronic disease such as cancer, according to a new report issued today by leading researchers and the American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Nationwide, the findings showed while states have made considerable progress over the last decade in enacting policies that enhance access to ... Report Card (CY 2015) , demonstrates the effect that new state policies have on patient access to appropriate pain medications. The University of Wisconsin Pain & Policy Studies Group (PPSG) prepared the report, which was jointly funded by ACS and ACS CAN. As a nation we must enact ...

Survey: Cancer Patients and Survivors Embrace Telehealth

... D.C.—October 28, 2021 —A new survey shows cancer patients and recent survivors have had a positive experience using telehealth in the wake of the pandemic and are willing to use or adapt to using telehealth services in the future. According to a new Survivor Views survey from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), an overwhelming 94% of patients said their issues and questions were addressed well through their telehealth visit with two-thirds saying their issues were very well ...

Provisions in Health Care Reform Legislation Would Help to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality

WASHINGTON – March 19, 2010 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives today affirming that current draft health care reform legislation includes a number of provisions that would help to reduce ...

Survivor Views on Artificial Intelligence and FDA Medical Product Reviews

Overview The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change, as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As part of this effort, ACS CAN deploys surveys to better understand cancer patient and survivor experiences and perspectives, through our Survivor Views ... Key Findings Eighty percent of cancer patients and survivors agree that the industries making FDA-regulated products should provide some of the cost of FDA’s public health oversight Cancer patients and survivors mirror the American public in their hesitancy to embrace AI, with 51% ...

Critical Actions to Increase Breast Cancer Screening Rates

While we dedicate the month of October to breast cancer awareness, this past Friday was National Mammography Day. Since its inception in 1993, National Mammography Day has ... as a reminder to women to schedule their annual mammogram because early detection saves lives. The Affordable Care Act ensures that most women can receive mammograms at little or no cost starting at age 40, but there are still millions of low-income, uninsured women nationwide with no access to mammograms or other lifesaving ...

Choice in Treatment Modality Overwhelmingly Important to Cancer Patients & Survivors

Overview The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change, as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As part of this effort, ACS CAN deploys surveys to better understand cancer patient and survivor experiences and perspectives, through our Survivor Views ... oral medication report completing visits to their provider within an hour or less, compared to only 17% of those receiving IV infusions 82% say cost is an important factor in their decision when given a choice of treatment options, and 94% agree it is important that patients and their ...

Week 6 - Legislative Session in Tallahassee Update

Week 6 Update Friday, April 12, 2013   Week six of the 2013 Legislative Session has come to a close and many of the year’s biggest policy issues have yet to be resolved. On Thursday, the ... for in the Affordable Care Act. The proposal, entitled “Florida Health Choices Plus,” would cover an estimated 115,000 Floridians at a cost to the state of $237 million annually. With access to quality, affordable health care a major issue for our state’s cancer patient population, ACS CAN staff will continue to monitor the various proposals from both chambers as they move through the legislative process. Our three priority issues ...

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