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Legislation Passes that will Shield Virginians from Unfair Medical Debt Collection Practices

... and patients’ core financial assets, like their home, are safeguarded.  Since its introduction in the House, patient advocates and public health organizations, like the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), have rallied around HB 1725, citing the prevalence of ... of Virginians have experienced a healthcare affordability burden in the past year and more than three-quarters (78%) are worried about affording health care in the future.  “With his approval of House Bill 1725, Governor Youngkin will help reduce the negative consequences of medical debt, which ...

Advocates commend Gov for investing in prevention

Governor’s Budget includes $40 million for Statewide Health Improvement Program   ST. PAUL, Minn. (January 22, 2013) – Governor Dayton prioritized the health of Minnesotans today by including $40 million for the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) in his budget recommendations. “Governor ... workplace programs to assist employees in quitting smoking. The long-term goal of SHIP is to improve the health of Minnesotans and reduce health care costs for all. Though SHIP launched as part of Minnesota’s Vision for a Better State of Health, the bipartisan health reform package enacted ...

Former Senate Legislative Analyst to Lead ACS CAN Oklahoma’s Advocacy Efforts

... we work to achieve progress on legislative solutions,” said Glanville. “I look forward to working with elected officials and leaders in the health care community in an effort to build a healthier Oklahoma with expanded access to quality care.” Glanville will lead volunteers and staff across ... the state through campaigns to achieve progress on evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. This year, ACS CAN Oklahoma hopes to protect vital funding for programs to prevent cancer and reduce tobacco use and defeat any ...

ACS CAN’s Dick Woodruff Testifies Against Graham-Cassidy Bill

... the patient protections implemented under current law, including those for people with pre-existing conditions. “We recognize that the current health care law requires bipartisan fixes. But we oppose the Graham-Cassidy bill because of the potential negative impact it would have on the 1.6 million ... insurers to: Charge cancer patients and survivors far higher rates to make coverage unaffordable Eliminate coverage for cancer care in their health plans Re-institute arbitrary caps on annual and lifetime coverage Already, thousands of people have called their Senators asking them to ...

**MEDIA ADVISORY—SPOKESPERSON AVAILABLE** Advocates to Gather Under Gold Dome for World Cancer Day

... Action Network (ACS CAN) will gather under the Gold Dome on Wednesday, February 4, to mark World Cancer Day and advocate for improved access to care in the Peach State. Volunteers will be in various parts of the Capitol from 8 a.m. to 12:30, including a proclamation recognizing World Cancer Day on the House floor. “There are already around 500,000 people in Georgia’s health care coverage gap and with the expiration of enhanced tax credits for Marketplace plans, we know hundreds of thousands more people are now without health insurance,” said Fabienne Antoine-Nasser , government relations director for ACS CAN in Georgia. “We implore lawmakers to come together ...

Tobacco Tax Increase Will Help Protect Marylanders from Rising Toll of Big Tobacco, Says Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy Organization

... battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities healthy and safe—which means building strong public health infrastructure including comprehensive tobacco control measures. Investing revenues from this tax increase into Maryland’s evidence-based ... in the first place and provide people who currently use tobacco the help they need to quit. “The benefits extend beyond a positive public health impact: Not only is the $1.75 per pack cigarette tax increase projected to increase annual state revenue by over $95 million, but it will also decrease long-term health care costs from adult and youth smoking declines by over $973 million.  “Smoking is still linked to more than one-quarter of cancer-related ...

60 Cancer Patient and Provider Groups Urge Secretary Kennedy to Protect the Integrity of the US Preventive Services Task Force

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, 60 organizations representing millions of cancer patients and survivors as well as the providers who care for them sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kennedy conveying the importance of the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in the fight against ... and lung cancers, as well as tobacco cessation services. Under the Affordable Care Act, USPSTF recommendations determine which preventive health services, including at least 16 preventive services related to cancer prevention and early detection, most private health insurance ...

Medical Debt is a Cancer Issue

Please send a message to the Senate Health and Provider Services committee. Too many cancer patients and survivors face crushing medical debt through no fault of their own. No one should have to choose between paying for lifesaving care and keeping a roof over their head. 0 Medical Debt is a Cancer Issue ...

New Report Shows Significant Opportunities Remain for States to Pass Policies to Save Lives and Money from Cancer

... state policies, indicates that as the nation is looking toward more state-driven solutions to address chronic disease prevention and access to health coverage, many states are actually falling behind in this area. “State lawmakers are in a unique position with proven opportunities at ... patients. By passing the proven policies laid out in this report, state lawmakers will not only be saving lives, they’ll be reducing long-term health care costs that can be reinvested back into state economies.” This 15 th edition of How Do You Measure Up? grades states in nine specific areas ...

Mixed Reviews for State Policies on cancer in Wisconsin

... WPR ways Wisconsin can improve our efforts to end cancer. "American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Recommends Earlier, Better Palliative Care. Every year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network reviews state policies that can prevent and reduce suffering from cancer. ... short" for not having a law regulating the age of customers using tanning booths, the amount of tobacco prevention funding, access to palliative care and access to health coverage through Medicaid. The state has seen "some progress" in tobacco cessation services, and funding for breast and cervical cancer ...

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