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Protect Funding for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs

... of cancer deaths in Texas. An estimated 28,000 Texans die annually from tobacco-related illnesses.   Texas spends nearly $9 billion in annual health care costs directly caused by smoking. These costs are borne by taxpayers, employers and families regardless of whether they used tobacco products. ... spend only 0.5percent of the money on tobacco prevention.   More funding for tobacco prevention will reduce smoking rates, and tobacco-related health care costs. And importantly: It will prevent children from becoming addicted adult smokers.   During the 2017 Texas Legislative session, ...

“Yes” Vote on Question 2 Is A Win for All Mainers

AUGUSTA - Yesterday, Maine voters cast their ballots in support of Question 2, which moves to increase access to health care for low-income state residents. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the passage of this initiative. The ... a lifeline to thousands of hard working, low income Mainers who need access to affordable healthcare. The fact is, men and women who lack health insurance are less likely to see a doctor, get recommended cancer screenings, and are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at later ...

Lisa Lacasse announced as new ACS CAN president

... so incredibly honored to have the opportunity to lead this organization toward our mission to end death and suffering from cancer through public health policy change.” Lisa has worked in the health care field for over 25 years, including working for the Governor of Maine, the University of Maryland Medical System and the National Institutes of ...

New Poll: Mississippi Republican Voters Want Medicaid Expansion in 2025

... of GOP voters say it’s important the House and Senate reach an agreement on Medicaid expansion in 2025. 57% of Republican primary voters view health care as unaffordable. Support for Medicaid expansion is growing among GOP primary voters, with a 10% net swing in support from February of 2024, ... (ACS CAN) urges lawmakers to listen to their constituents and expand Medicaid in the 2025 session, which began on January 7. “We know having health insurance is a significant determining factor to surviving cancer and studies show states that have increased Medicaid eligibility limits ...

2018 Kentucky Legislative Roundup

... funding will be allocated appropriately.   Improve Patient Quality of Life – Support Access to Patient-Centered and Family-Focused Palliative Care After passing unanimously on the Senate Floor, and then unanimously through the House Health & Family Services Committee, SB 149 died without a House vote.  Our bill sat on the House agenda until the very last day of session, but ... package including a 50-cent increase on the cigarette tax.  This was a major missed opportunity in Kentucky. 50 cents will NOT have a public health benefit; it will simply be a tax.  The tobacco industry is incredibly successful in negating any potential smoking prevention from a 50 ...

New Report: Alaska Gets B+ in Balanced Pain Management Policies for Cancer, Other Chronic Diseases

... in State Pain Policy: A Progress Report Card (CY 2015) , gave Alaska a B+ for the quality and balance of its policies to make pain treatment and care accessible to patients.  To prepare the findings, researchers evaluated state laws and regulatory policies to determine if they enhanced or ... science and medicine to ensure cancer patients have appropriate, necessary pain relief.” Pain is the most common reason Americans access the health care system, and it is the leading contributor to health care costs. Most painful conditions can be relieved with proper treatment, but patients often face significant barriers that can prevent ...

ACS CAN Urges Senators to Support Research on Impact of Small Business Fix on Low-Income Families

... requirement on low- and middle-income families. ACS CAN supports repealing the burdensome reporting requirement included in the Affordable Care Act, but wants to ensure that paying for the repeal by requiring consumers to pay back premium subsidies if their income exceeds a certain level would not discourage individuals and families from enrolling in health insurance coverage through state-based exchanges. The text of the letter from Christopher W. Hansen, president of ACS CAN, follows: Dear ... Sincerely, Christopher W. Hansen President American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ACS CAN, the leading voice of patients in the health care debate, is working to ensure that critical patient protections embedded in the Affordable Care Act are implemented as strongly as ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

... "Cancer hasn't stopped. So, neither will we. As a cancer survivor, I let my lawmakers know if we're going to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Indiana, this goal must be top of mind for our legislature," said Lisa Hayes, ACS CAN volunteer. "As someone who received ... I am asking lawmakers to preserve the funding for this program." Throughout the week, the volunteers heard from experts in the prevention and care of breast and cervical cancer, including Dr. Megan Buechel, gynecologic oncologist at Ascension, and Mary Heck, executive director of United Health Services. This organization provides BCCP services to Hoosier women.  Specifically, the Indiana volunteers asked the legislature to: Breast ...

Rep. Flowers Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... on the successful passage of first-in-the-nation legislation for comprehensive biomarker testing. "A longtime and established champion of health care issues, Leader Flowers again took on a leading role to help ensure cancer patients can access the right treatment at the right time," said ... the best treatment possible," said Shana Crews, ACS CAN government relations director. "Leader Flowers has a longstanding track record on health care issues and she knows improving access to biomarker testing is essential for advancing our shared goals around health equity." The award ...

ACS CAN Testimony: $1.50 Per Pack Increase in D.C. Cigarette Tax to Save Lives, Cut Costs

... Action Network (ACS CAN) has provided testimony to the Committee, citing the benefits that the proposal would bring to D.C., its residents and health care systems.   Significant tobacco tax increases are one of the most effective ways to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco and help adults ... CAN, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (TFK) and Tobacconomics, raising the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack would deliver significant public health benefits, including: A 10.6% decrease in youth smoking 1,600 adults who smoke would quit 400 lives saved $540,000 in Medicaid program ...

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