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... the latest survey explores cancer patients’ and survivors’ experiences and concerns with medical debt associated with the cost of cancer care. The web-based survey was conducted among 1,218 patients and survivors nationwide diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the last seven ... patients and survivors regardless of insurance coverage and across income levels: 99% of cancer patients and survivors in this survey have health care coverage and 56% report household income above the US median. Women are more likely than men to report medical debt (57% vs. 36%), and ... possible. Eighty-four percent say their experience with medical debt has led them to support legislation that would make major changes to the health care system.                         Most say their cancer-related medical debt was accumulated during active treatment (78%), ...

... Big Tobacco over buckeye kids. OHR passed a budget today that cut the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program at the Ohio Department of Health by 60 percent from its FY ’17 allocation in the last biennial budget. ACS CAN is shocked that the House took this action. “Decimating ... This money could be used to support the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program as well as other budget shortfalls. “Finally, annual health care costs from smoking exceed $5.6 billion in Ohio and Ohio’s Medicaid program spends $1.72 billion each year to treat smoking-related diseases. ...

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 ...

... 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 ...