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Cancer Advocates Call on Legislature to Invest in Measures to Combat Tobacco Use

... fact-based programs that address tobacco use, including the use of e-cigarettes. Smoking is estimated to cost Kentucky $2.23 billion in direct health care costs, including $634 million in Medicaid costs annually. Additionally, smoking costs the state an estimated $6.3 billion in lost productivity ... spent on comprehensive prevention and cessation programs to help people quit, states receive up to $55 in savings from averted tobacco-related health care costs. So, a $10 million investment would be a significant step toward a healthier workforce and could save up to $550 million.” ### ...

3-25-10 Maine Statehouse Update

... Act"      was engrossed in the House today, and next moves to the Senate. Access to Healthcare LD 1620:         "An Act To Protect Health Care Consumers from Catastrophic Debt" passed both the House and Senate, and is on it's way to the Governor's desk.        Congress:  Health Care Reform      As you all know, the House passed the Senate version               of health care reform, and President ...

6-12-09 Maine Statehouse Update

... the cancer plan, but the Appropriations committee decided to carry it over instead, hoping for a better economic outlook in 2010. Congress:  Health Care Reform       Maureen and I continue to meet with our Health Care Reform Partners, volunteers, and our Members of Congress and thier staff in their Maine offices.  On Tuesday (June 9) I taped a ...

Prior Authorization Legislation Becomes Law in Kentucky

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the Kentucky legislature for passing, and Gov. Matt Bevin for signing, important public health policy into law that will improve access to care for all Kentuckians facing serious illness. The new law will streamline and safeguard patient access to often lifesaving prescription drugs. ... for requesting/transmitting electronic prior authorizations that comply with industry standards, leading to cost savings for both providers and health plans. Make patient prescriptions for maintenance drugs valid for one year or until the last day of coverage, and any change in dosage ...

Who's read the bills? We've read the bills!

... trouble sleeping at night?ξ Well, then you must not be on the ACS CAN policy team. We've heard from lots of volunteers about our efforts in health care reform.ξ That includes Becky from Arizona who asked us very pointedly if we had read the bills. The answer - absolutely yes.ξ ACS CAN's ... club. Below are the bill numbers and links.ξ Enjoy! Joint Legislation from the Three U.S. House Committees H.R. 3200 -- American's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 Legislation from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Affordable Health Choices Act Legislation ...

Prioritize Tobacco Cessation Funding

Prioritize Tobacco Cessation Funding Tobacco use claims the lives of 9,600 Missourians each year and causes $3 billion in annual health care costs. Unfortunately, Missouri ranks 50 th in spending for tobacco prevention and cessation. Comprehensive tobacco cessation programs help ... respiratory illness. State tobacco control programs have been measured to have a $5 return for every $1 invested.  The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services plans and executes evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation services including the Missouri Tobacco Quitline, a ...

Advocates Call on Lawmakers To Help Patients Afford Their Medication

... especially those suffering with chronic illnesses, access to the lifesaving medication they may otherwise not be able to afford. However, health insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are using a new benefit design called copay accumulator adjustments that makes it more challenging for patients to afford their medication. Assembly and Senate Health Committee Chairs Richard Gottfried and Senator Gustavo Rivera are sponsoring legislation (A1741/S5299) requiring health insurers and PBMs to ... medications at the counter when out-of-pocket costs reach $250 or more.  This also shifts the burden of healthcare costs back to the primary care provider or emergency room when a patient becomes unstable. Many patients battling cancer, arthritis, blood disorders, multiple sclerosis, ...

Alabama Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies in 2018

... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.”   How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... diseases to access legitimate pain care.   Additionally, the report offers a blueprint for how Alabama can work within the current federal health care law on state-based approaches to improve access to affordable and adequate health coverage for cancer patients and their families. It ...

Mississippi One of Only Two States Not Meeting Any Benchmarks on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.”   How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... diseases to access legitimate pain care.   Additionally, the report offers a blueprint for how Mississippi can work within the current federal health care law on state-based approaches to improve access to affordable and adequate health coverage for cancer patients and their families. It ...

South Carolina Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Policies

... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.”   How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... to access legitimate pain care.   Additionally, the report offers a blueprint for how South Carolina can work within the current federal health care law on state-based approaches to improve access to affordable and adequate health coverage for cancer patients and their families. It ...

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