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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 ...

... had a colonoscopy after my mother's death, there were 3 precancerous polyps removed.  Family history and screenings saves lives.   Why is health equity important to me?   As a road-to-recovery volunteer, I have seen the disparities in terms of access to care.  I feel there is a need to further educate and empower our Latino communities by raising awareness and fighting for policy changes.  ... psychologist in New York City.  Upon retiring, I became involved in all things ACS.  Starting with the Road-to-Recovery program, tabling at health fairs, spokesperson at various events, and advocating for the Cancer Action Network.  Whenever possible, I enjoy hiking, biking, and ...

... and Lobby Day in Washington D.C. at the collective group effort to connect personally with lawmakers and seek their support for equitable cancer care for everyone. At LSLD I officially joined the Society of Emerging Leaders and connected with the most inspiring group of young adults passionate about universal healthcare accessibility.  Health equity is important to me because it can mean the difference between catching something early and surviving, or being too late. Accessible care is the aspect of health that is most in our control, and there is no reason for some people to have less of it than others.   Isabella Ramos, Northern CA ...

... disease.” The report measures state policies on six priority areas: breast and cervical cancer early detection program funding; access to care for the uninsured; colorectal screening coverage laws; smoke-free laws; pain management; and tobacco taxes.  Failure to address these issues ... Tennessee, and South Carolina have not hit a single benchmark. The report also covers the challenges of ensuring access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans. This year, more than 1.4 million people in America will be diagnosed with cancer and another 565,000 will die from ... they cannot gain access to the lifesaving care they need. ACS CAN, in partnership with the Society, is dedicated to ensuring that quality health care is available to all Americans. Meaningful reform must include adequate, available, affordable, and administratively simple health ...