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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Submits Public Comments Opposing Work Requirements for Arkansas Medicaid Recipients

... for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, issued the following statement: “We oppose any policy tying access to affordable health coverage to work or community engagement requirements. Cancer patients, survivors, and those who will be diagnosed with the disease – as ... adequate Medicaid coverage because they are physically unable to comply." “In addition, cancer patients could be forced to change their health care providers, who are often explicitly chosen for their expertise or capabilities. Changing a cancer patient’s provider network ...

Congressional Appropriators Place High Value on Cancer Research and Prevention

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 24, 2015 – House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education are scheduled to markup FY 2016 spending bills this week that include increases for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and maintain important funding for cancer prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A statement from ... – more than 1,600 today. “We are however disappointed that the House bill includes proposed funding cuts to the operating funds for health care exchanges, as well as cuts to funding for innovative demonstrations that are examining ways to provide better quality care to patients, as ...

Senator Ballweg Receives Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... after giving birth, a policy that has overwhelming support in Wisconsin.     “Senator Ballweg has been a strong advocate for extending health care coverage for new moms. Improving cancer diagnosis and survivorship after a pregnancy is not just important to postpartum individuals, but to their babies and the entire family as we aim to protect the health of all Wisconsinites,” said Sara Sahli, ACS CAN Wisconsin government relations director. “Ensuring low-income individuals and families ...

2019 ACS CAN Illinois Research Breakfast

The ACS CAN Illinois Research Breakfast will focus on advances in precision medicine and biomarkers that are revolutionizing cancer care and include key stakeholders throughout the oncology community, including leaders in business, academia, public policy, patient advocacy, ... Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University Takeda University of Illinois Cancer Center Silver Level: AIM Specialty Health Bristol-Myers Squibb Celgene Genentech Merck Novartis Bronze Level: Amgen Astellas GlaxoSmithKline Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Loyola University Chicago Sanofi 0 ...

ACS CAN Lights of Hope Harvest Dinner

Do you care about access to health care for all Vermonters? Well so does ACS CAN. Please join us for our  Lights of Hope Harvest Dinner which is part of ... of Hope fundraiser. The Lights of Hope will help send two Vermont volunteers and one staff to D.C. to tell Congress to protect our access to health insurance. The Lights of Hope are luminaria bags that represent a loved one impacted by cancer that will be set up for a ceremony with ...

Photos: On Obama's Route in Albany

... gathered along the motorcade route near the Albany International Airport on Albany-Shaker Road (about a mile from the ACS office) to promote health care reform and to welcome the President to the Capital Region.  Regional Advocacy Director, Sherry Tomasky was interviewed by the Albany Times ... invited to this very tighly controlled event at HVCC.  Diana shared that she spoke to President Obama and thanked him for his efforts regarding health care reform.  She reported that he thanked the American Cancer Society in return and said "you are doing important work."   Photos: On ...

Protect Ohioans from Big Tobacco

... its cigarette tax in more than nine years. Ohio's cigarette tax is currently $1.60 per pack, making us 29th among all states and DC. The annual health care expenditures in Ohio directly caused by smoking are $6.56 billion. Urge Ohio lawmakers to increase funding to $20 million for fact-based ... to pass a life-saving $1.50 per pack cigarette tax with a parallel tax on all other tobacco products through the legislature in 2025 to reduce health care costs, protect kids, and save lives. 0 Protect Ohioans from Big Tobacco ...

Tag Your Lawmakers on Social and Urge them to Oppose Cuts to Medicaid!

... to save to your computer. On a mobile device, click and hold the image and save to your camera roll.   Option 1 Medicaid provides essential health coverage to people across the country, including those with cancer. Any cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize lifesaving care for millions of cancer patients. [insert lawmaker handle] can I count on you to oppose cuts & #ProtectMedicaid?    Option 2  Massive, rushed cuts to Medicaid will hurt millions of hardworking people in America who count on it for lifesaving health care. This includes countless cancer patients & survivors. [Insert lawmaker handle], please #ProtectMedicaid.    Option 3 Attacks on ...

ACS CAN Statement on Administration’s Proposals to Curb Rising Prescription Drug Costs

... improving formulary transparency could collectively reduce financial vulnerability that too often forces seniors to choose between lifesaving care and their lifesavings. “However, providing benefit design flexibility – while potentially leading to lower up-front costs – could result ... erect barriers to evidence-based drug therapies, it is important to evaluate prescription drug affordability as one cost driver in our complex health care system. Keeping health care affordable for cancer patients and other Americans requires a comprehensive examination of all cost drivers. ACS CAN will continue its ...

Senator Saviello Receives Distinguished Advocacy Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Public Policy

... prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his commitment to increase access to care and improve the quality of life for cancer patients in Maine.  The award is presented by ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American ... to continuing to work together to save lives in Maine.”  “I am truly touched for being recognized for my efforts to ensure ALL Mainers have health care to fight cancer. It is a disease that knows no human boundaries: rich or poor, black or white, young or old,” said Sen. Saviello. “This award reinforces my efforts to make sure that everyone has access to the health care they need.”  ACS CAN applauds Sen. Saviello’s determination to enact meaningful legislation that benefits public health and saves ...

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