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... American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) together with 55 doctor and chronic disease groups sent a letter to the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Labor today, urging the administration to issue regulations or guidance that ensures that routine medical costs are covered for patients enrolled in approved clinical trials, as required under the Affordable Care Act.ξ The letter expresses the groups ' disappointment with the administration 's decision not to issue regulations relating to the ACA 's clinical trials provision before January 1, 2014. Although the administration issued a Frequently Asked Questions document that instructs health plans and issuers to use good faith when implementing the provision, the groups are highly concerned that without additional guidance, ...

Tax Bill’s Repeal of Health Mandate Threatens Patient Access On Dec. 20, Congress approved a final tax bill that repeals the individual mandate – the provision in the current health law requiring Americans to buy health coverage. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), eliminating the insurance requirement ... several states have sought approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take alternative approaches to providing health care coverage to low-income individuals and families covered by the state Medicaid program. The requests, known as 1115 demonstration waivers, must ...

... the state’s cigarette tax. I say, great idea. By increasing taxes on cigarettes by $1.50 per pack, our state could save lives, reduce health care costs and generate much-needed revenue.   While lawmakers look for revenue, they should keep in mind that cigarette taxes are one of the most ... receive, even with the projected reductions in smoking due to a tax increase. Taxpayers would also benefit from reductions in smoking-caused health care spending by the government and private sector.   My fellow American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteers and I are asking ...

For the 3,170 Wyomingites who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2023, access to affordable, comprehensive care is essential to detecting, treating and surviving cancer. Today, more than 33,000 Wyoming residents live with cancer at some stage of treatment or survivorship. Providing individuals and families access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage is critical in the fight against cancer . A recent poll shows that over two thirds of Wyoming voters across politcal parties ... and who can’t afford it through the Healthcare Marketplace. When she found out she had stage-four cancer, Myra worried not only about her health and how to stay alive to care for her family, but also about the crippling financial burden. Myra’s surgery and chemotherapy cost more ...