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Cancer Prevention Protected, But Prostate Cancer Screening Bill Runs Out of Time

Austin, TX. – With the end of the 2025 Texas legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is optimistic that more people will have access to cancer prevention and early detection services and reinforces its commitment to this ... his routine PSA screenings. With friends in his community facing a similar diagnosis, he has seen loved ones delay care simply because of cost.   “House Bill 712 would have enhanced health benefit plan coverage for prostate cancer detection tests by ensuring no cost-sharing, like ...

ACS CAN 2026 New York State Legislative Priorities

... the document here.  Victory in the fight against 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 New York State residents ... impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2026 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the New York State Legislature on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health ... and psychosocial care. Yet to date, patient navigation services are still absent or limited in many cancer programs and hospital settings due to cost concerns and lack of clinical reimbursement. Paid Family and Medical Leave: ACS CAN will advocate for legislation that ensures all working ...

ACS CAN Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Ohio’s Smoke-Free Workplace Act and Calls for Ohio to Pass Strong Tobacco Control Policies

... Zimmerman American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: (888) 227-6446 Ext. 8601 E-mail: [email protected]       ACS CAN Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Ohio’s Smoke-Free Workplace Act and Calls for Ohio to Pass Strong Tobacco Control Policies   Columbus, Ohio – December 7, 2016 – Today, ... “The burden of tobacco use in Ohio remains staggering. In 2014, 7,500 cancer deaths were directly attributable to tobacco use and the annual cost to our health care system is $5.64 billion, this all is preventable.” said Stephens. “Ohio lawmakers must respond to the 92 percent of ...

IOM Report a Critical First Step to Determining Meaningful Coverage for Millions of Americans

Statement by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior Policy Director, Stephen Finan WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 7, 2011 – “The Institute of Medicine report on essential benefits is a thorough first attempt to address the challenging and complex issue of determining a minimum standard of health coverage. The report properly identifies the weaknesses in the insurance system today and the need to balance coverage and cost as we go forward. To develop an essential benefits package, the administration must take the Institute’s report and fully review it in a ...

Legislature Takes Action to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – Today, our elected officials worked to reduce the burden of cancer on Hoosier by passing House Bill 1238, which will eliminate cost sharing for all preventative colorectal cancer screenings, including follow-up colonoscopies after an abnormal stool-based test for most ... most preventable forms of cancer if Hoosiers have access to screenings,” said Bryan Hannon, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) government relations director. “ACS CAN thanks lawmakers for prioritizing the health of Hoosiers by eliminating cost sharing for all ...

ACS CAN Urges Yes Vote on Basalt's Tobacco Tax Increase on April Ballot

Denver, Colo.– March 14, 2018 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges voters to check ‘yes’ on Basalt’s Ballot Question A in April. The initiative would raise taxes on cigarettes by $2 per pack and ... but that puts a big dent in their profits. The Basalt Town Council is outsmarting the industry by giving its citizens a chance to vote in favor of local tobacco control that will bring both life-savings and cost-savings to Basalt." Last raised in 2005, Colorado’s tobacco tax is one of the lowest in the nation.  At 84 cents per pack, it is ranked 38 ...

House Passage of Health Care Reform Legislation a Victory for People With Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 7, 2009 – In an historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives tonight passed legislation that the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) believes has the potential to take the fight against cancer in this country to a new level.  ACS CAN, working to advance the mission of the ... The bill would refocus the system to emphasize prevention, end the practice of denying coverage because of pre-existing conditions, limit the cost burden on families by providing care that covers more and costs less and emphasize patients’ quality of life. “This is our best chance in ...

ACS CAN Calls Proposed Tobacco Tax Increases a Missed Opportunity for Public Health

Hartford, CT  – The following statement can be attributed to Bryte Johnson, director of government relations in Connecticut for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. “The ... 1,500 kids will become smokers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and the Department of Public Health. That’s 13 deaths a day at a cost of $230,000 dollars every hour, every day for a tragedy that is entirely preventable yet the response from our state government is to do ...

ACS CAN Submits Comments to CMS on Proposed Marketplace Health Insurance Changes

Washington, D.C., March 7, 2016—Today the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services regarding proposed changes to marketplace health insurance plans. The ... and survivors to access quality, affordable health insurance that meets their needs. The comment letter states, “we are concerned that some of the policies that are proposed will actually impede a consumer’s ability to obtain health insurance coverage.” American Cancer Society ... burden nationwide. “ACS CAN supports a robust marketplace and welcomes efforts to strengthen the marketplace,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “However, those efforts should not jeopardize access to meaningful health insurance for cancer patients and survivors and those at ...

33 Patient and Medical Professional Organizations File Amicus Brief Urging the US Supreme Court to Protect Lifesaving Preventive Care Without Patient Cost-Sharing

WASHINGTON, D.C.— February 25, 2025  — Today, 33 organizations representing millions of patients with serious health conditions and thousands of health care professionals filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case ... requires most private insurers cover preventive services recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) without cost-sharing by patients. The brief provides extensive scientific data demonstrating that preventive services save lives and are cost-effective. Research has proven that any cost-sharing can be a deterrent to accessing critical prevention and early detection and ultimately puts lives at risk. According to a recent American Cancer ...

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