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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Announce Partnership

... topics in cancer and discuss the decision-making that affects our work.” “ACS CAN is thrilled to partner with the largest provider of cancer care and research in Michigan,” said Andrew Schepers, ACS CAN government relations director. “Through this partnership, we hope that we can ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever ... cancer care, research and education through courage, commitment and compassion. Our vision is a world free of cancer. As part of McLaren Health Care, Karmanos is the largest provider of cancer care and research in the state of Michigan. For more than 75 years, our administrative and ...

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 ...

Advocacy Update 11.13.2014

... Leadership Team (EVPs, SVPs, and VPs), Corporate Center Functional Leaders, Community Engagement and Partner Relationships Senior Directors, All Health Systems Staff, ACS CAN Field Staff and ACS CAN National Staff.   Midtem Election Update Election Outcomes Last week, elections for several ... will control both houses in 11 states, and completely control both branches in only 6 of those states.   Impact on ACS CAN Issues Access to Care The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will continue overseeing implementation of the Affordable ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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