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House Introduces Health Equity Bill Critical to Reducing Health Disparities and Fighting Chronic Disease

Washington, D.C. --  Legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today aims to improve access to quality health care for and decrease health disparities in communities of color. The Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2022 provides a comprehensive set of strategic policy solutions designed to eliminate ... and unjust imbalance that left many limited-income individuals in the territories without access to lifesaving medical care. A priority for ACS CAN, the bill also includes provision from the Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act, which ...

Cancer Survivors, Patients, Caregivers Convene at State Capitol for Lawmaker Meetings

... at the State Capitol Thursday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Donning bright blue shirts, volunteers met with several state lawmakers and urged them to support policies that would aid in the fight ... a long way and that’s why it’s important to continue the surveillance. I’m here today to ask Arizona lawmakers to help us achieve our goal of giving more women access to early detection.”  Volunteers also asked lawmakers to support several other policies including SB 1164 which, if ... health insurers from making changes to prescription drug formularies during the plan year, including removing drugs from coverage or increasing cost sharing. Survivors and patients urged legislators to reduce the toll tobacco is having on Arizonans, as well by supporting and enacting ...

2024 Virginia Legislative Summary

... 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 Virginians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2024 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Virginia Legislature and General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to ... debt from reporting such collection or attempts to collect to a consumer reporting agency.  Out-of-Pocket Bill: Health insurance; limit on cost-sharing payments for prescription drugs under certain plans: This bill would require that health insurance carriers in the individual and ...

9-7-10 Monthly Advocacy Update

Cancer Research and Prevention Programs When Congress returns to Washington on September 13, there will only be a few weeks until the start of 2011 fiscal year (FY2011). With time short and much work remaining on the annual appropriations bills, FY2011 will begin under a Continuing ... until some time after Election Day in November.     The delay in final decisions on FY 2011 spending levels underscores the need for ACS CAN advocates to continue making the case to Congress on the importance of funding cancer research and prevention. Even though there is a preliminary sense of what the funding levels for these programs will be in FY ...

9-7-10 Monthly Advocacy Update

Cancer Research and Prevention Programs When Congress returns to Washington on September 13, there will only be a few weeks until the start of 2011 fiscal year (FY2011). With time short and much work remaining on the annual appropriations bills, FY2011 will begin under a Continuing ... until some time after Election Day in November.     The delay in final decisions on FY 2011 spending levels underscores the need for ACS CAN advocates to continue making the case to Congress on the importance of funding cancer research and prevention. Even though there is a preliminary sense of what the funding levels for these programs will be in FY ...

9-7-10 Monthly Advocacy Update

Cancer Research and Prevention Programs When Congress returns to Washington on September 13, there will only be a few weeks until the start of 2011 fiscal year (FY2011). With time short and much work remaining on the annual appropriations bills, FY2011 will begin under a Continuing ... until some time after Election Day in November.     The delay in final decisions on FY 2011 spending levels underscores the need for ACS CAN advocates to continue making the case to Congress on the importance of funding cancer research and prevention. Even though there is a preliminary sense of what the funding levels for these programs will be in FY ...

Guest Post: Take it from me, get your colonoscopy!

Amy Golder-Cooper is a dedicated volunteer advocate for ACS CAN in Pennsylvania, and a proud colorectal cancer survivor. After her courageous battle with the disease, she is determined to tell anyone who will listen about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer. I asked if she would share her inspiring story with my readers this National Colorectal Cancer Awareness ... represents why we are working so hard to ensure all people have access to lifesaving, recommended colorectal cancer screenings at little or no cost. My name is Amy Golder-Cooper, and I am 1 year post-surgery for colorectal cancer. Just before I turned 50, the irritable bowel symptoms that ...

Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at Capitol, Urging Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing & Paid Medical Leave, Address Medical Debt

Earlier today, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers rallied at the Pennsylvania State Capitol as a part of their annual Cancer Action Day advocating for several legislative proposals ... dealing with medical debt since she and her husband needed surgery last year. “When we began receiving bills, it was just overwhelming. The cost was astronomical - and the bills were very confusing and hard to interpret,” said McConnell. Representative Arvind Venkat is sponsoring HB ...

Hope in the Heartland: Closing the Health Care Gap

Too many South Dakotans go without health care as families struggle to afford medical bills while the cost of food and housing rise. This short documentary explores how Medicaid would be a lifeline for residents caught in the health coverage gap. Since ... was a big step forward for South Dakota but it is important that we continue the work to protect the win and ensure that every South Dakotan can keep their affordable, quality health insurance. Watch the full film  Video of hope_in_the_heartland_closing_the_health_care_gap   Meet the ...

SB 375 Misses the Mark on Protecting Youth from Big Tobacco

... e-cigarettes too low to reduce youth use, has moved quickly and passed through the Georgia General Assembly. The below is a statement on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior Government Relations Director Heather Youmans in response. “We’re extremely disappointed by the passage of SB 375 and its failure ... and school challenging creating additional problems for these young people beyond tobacco addiction. We should be following through on life and cost-saving legislation that will truly benefit Georgia families, not punish our kids especially in communities heavily targeted by Big Tobacco. ...

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