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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, ...

2025 State 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 Iowans impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In ... Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Iowa General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact ...

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 ...

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 ...

Guest Post: New Prevention Services Bring Peace-of-Mind

... last weekŠ—'s event in Washington, D.C. was an experience I will never forget. On Aug. 1, a set of requirements took effect that new private health plans cover specific womenŠ—'s preventive services at no cost to patients. The requirements were included in the Women's Preventive Health Care Amendment to the Affordable Care Act. This was incredible news for women because now benefits that are important to preventing cancer and ...

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 ...

Arkansas Continues Troubling Trend of Disenrolling Large Numbers of Medicaid Recipients, Many of Whom Could Still Be Eligible

... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “It’s critical that the state manages this process to ensure that children and adults keep the health care coverage they are eligible to receive, rather than put Arkansans at further risk for gaps in access to lifesaving care.” According to a ... were not aware that states are now permitted to resume disenrolling people from the Medicaid program following the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, and nearly half report that they have not previously been through the Medicaid renewal process. ACS CAN staff have been closely ...

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