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Patient, Doctor and Chronic Disease Groups Urge Administration to Clarify Clinical Trials Coverage Guidance

... 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, ...

2023 Oklahoma Legislative Priorities

... 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 Oklahomans impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Oklahoma Legislature on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate appropriations funding for lifesaving cancer screening programs, and enact ...

January 2018 Federal Update

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 ...

Lights of Hope Harvest Dinner - Get Your Tickets Here

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 helps our ... help send two Vermont volunteers and one staff to D.C. to tell Congress to make cancer prevention a federal priority and protect our access to health insurance #keepuscovered.  Get your tickets  here.  Come share a night under the lights at this Community Street Dinner right on Langdon ...

Letter in Omaha World Herald: Raise cigarette tax even more

... 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 ...

9-7-10 Monthly Advocacy Update

... the Division and ACS CAN are ramping up for a statewide smoke-free campaign when the Texas legislature starts its 2011 session.   Access to Care – Affordable Care Act   ACS CAN Comments on Interim Final Rule on Lifetime and Annual Limits ACS CAN submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the Interim Final Rules released in June. The rule would implement provisions of the Affordable Care Act ... and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions and patient protections. Overall, the rule is strong and expands patients’ access to health care. Read the ACS CAN press release .   ACS CAN’s comments focus on several specific concerns relating to the structure of the rules on ...

9-7-10 Monthly Advocacy Update

... the Division and ACS CAN are ramping up for a statewide smoke-free campaign when the Texas legislature starts its 2011 session.   Access to Care – Affordable Care Act   ACS CAN Comments on Interim Final Rule on Lifetime and Annual Limits ACS CAN submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the Interim Final Rules released in June. The rule would implement provisions of the Affordable Care Act ... and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions and patient protections. Overall, the rule is strong and expands patients’ access to health care. Read the ACS CAN press release .   ACS CAN’s comments focus on several specific concerns relating to the structure of the rules on ...

9-7-10 Monthly Advocacy Update

... the Division and ACS CAN are ramping up for a statewide smoke-free campaign when the Texas legislature starts its 2011 session.   Access to Care – Affordable Care Act   ACS CAN Comments on Interim Final Rule on Lifetime and Annual Limits ACS CAN submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the Interim Final Rules released in June. The rule would implement provisions of the Affordable Care Act ... and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions and patient protections. Overall, the rule is strong and expands patients’ access to health care. Read the ACS CAN press release .   ACS CAN’s comments focus on several specific concerns relating to the structure of the rules on ...

Nearly 1 in 2 Patients with Medical Debt Feel “Trapped”, New Poll from Leading Healthcare Orgs Finds

... illnesses like cancer from medical debt and harassment from collection agencies. And 64% said they would blame officials if they fail to reduce health care costs. There is bipartisan agreement behind both sentiments. The poll was commissioned by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, ... in 10 (69%) say they receive medical bills they cannot afford and nearly half of patients report current or past medical debt, even those with health coverage through their employer or private insurance. Nearly half (48%) of those with medical debt say they feel trapped by it. See the ...

Wyoming Must Pass Medicaid Expansion

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 ...

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