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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Welcomes Three New Members to the National Board of Directors

... the Board in 2022 are David Ford, Dr. David O. Garcia and Dr. Omar M. Rashid, each of whom has an established background in the areas of public health, health care and government relations and a commitment to engaging national, state and local elected officials in the fight against cancer.   David Ford, ...

Vermont 2026 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 Vermonters impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... Network (ACS CAN) will work with the VT 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 prevention policies ...

Mississippi Faith Leaders

... of mississippi_faith_leaders_compilation Faith leaders from Mississippi come together to address how the working poor continue to fall into the health care coverage gap until Medicaid is expanded in their state. Mississippi Faith Leaders ...

Requiring Justice: Faith and the Coverage Gap

Video of alabama_faith_leaders_compilation Faith leaders from Alabama come together to address how the working poor continue to fall into the health care coverage gap until Medicaid is expanded in their state. Requiring Justice: Faith and the Coverage Gap ...

ACS CAN Volunteer Spreads the Word About Breast Cancer Awareness at the White House

... D.C. to share her story at a White House event held Oct. 15. Lorene joined Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on a nationwide conference call about about how the Affordable Care Act will benefit breast cancer patients and survivors. Five years ago, Lorene found a lump on her breast, but could not afford to visit the ... Cancer Early Detection Program, a federal program that provides cancer screenings to uninsured and low-income women. With the Affordable Care Act now guaranteeing coverage of and eliminating copays for proven preventive tests such as mammograms, Lorene hopes fewer women will be ...

Medical Necessity

... with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) in July 2009 to file an friend of the court brief at the Arizona Supreme Court in support of access to care for cancer survivors who suffer major dental damage as a result of their cancer treatments. The issue is whether Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration (AHCCCS), which administers the Arizona Medicaid program, should be required to cover dental costs as ...

Progress made in Congress on bills that would make today better for cancer patients

... to garner support for legislation that will improve the quality of life of cancer patients and survivors through an enhanced level of cancer care. In the House, thanks to the hard work of ACS CAN volunteers, the quality of life bill already has 258 co-sponsors -- only 42 away from the ... on the bill as co-sponsors to keep pushing the bill ahead. If these bills pass, more cancer patients could receive a better type of cancer care that includes: Less pain during treatment Coordinated care among their doctors and other health professionals Emotional support for themselves and their caregivers 0 Progress made in Congress on bills that would make today better for ...

North Carolina Senate Passes Legislation That Will Hurt Cancer Patients and Survivors

Today, the North Carolina Senate voted to approve legislation that would exempt self-funded, nonprofit health plans from all state and federal insurance regulation. Under the bill, these plans would be able charge people more based on their health history or age, exclude coverage for essential health services like prescription drugs or hospitalization; and set arbitrary annual or ... patients and survivors would once again face exorbitant premiums or be required to pay so much for coverage that they are unable to afford the care they need.   “Those who do enroll in these plans are likely to find their coverage entirely inadequate should they face an unexpected ...

Medicaid is a lifeline for cancer patients, survivors & their families

Medicaid is under attack. Congress is considering massive, rushed cuts to this essential program that provides lifesaving health care to over 80 million people in the United States—including cancer patients, survivors, and their families. 0 Medicaid is a lifeline for cancer ...

ACS CAN and Other Organizations Ask State Senate to Act on Tobacco Tax Increase

... Stewart-Cousins President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader New York State Senate Albany, NY 12248 Dear Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins, As public health and leading civic organizations across the state, we would like to thank you for your leadership and commitment to New Yorkers during this unprecedented time.  While we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, public health is at the forefront of every New Yorker’s mind. With the World Health Organization stating smokers are likely more vulnerable to severe ... smoking-caused deaths prevented: 20,000 5-Year reduction in the number of smoking-affected pregnancies and births: 5,100 Reduced health care costs In addition to the public health benefits, a tobacco tax is essential to help make a dent in the $9.7 billion New York spends annually ...

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