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New Report: States Continue to Shortchange Tobacco Prevention Programs, But Several Show a Welcome Increase

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Even as tobacco use remains the number one cause of preventable death in the United States and youth e-cigarette use remains at high levels, a new report highlights how too many states continue to shortchange programs designed to prevent kids from using tobacco products and help tobacco users quit. A handful of states, though, have increased funding and set a positive example for other states to follow. The report challenges states to do more to fight ... a quarter (22.2%) of the total funding recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The overall increase in spending can be attributed primarily to five states – Oregon, Maine, Connecticut, Maryland and Oklahoma. Despite these increases, only two states – ...

Maps & Directions

... (BWI). Your commute to the hotel is reimbursable using the volunteer expense report included on the Hub.  We ask you to consider using one of our mass transit options to travel to our centrally located host hotel.   Subway / Public Transportation to/from DCA & IAD If you are using Metro to travel to the hotel, you can use your SmarTrip card provided in past years or purchase a SmarTrip card from the machines in every station.  We recommend you initially load ... Participants who arrive without a SmarTrip for the Tuesday commute to Capitol Hill will be provided with a reloadable SmarTrip onsite.   Hours of Operation : 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM Monday-Thursday; Friday 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Saturday 7:00 AM - 1:00 AM; Sunday 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM   Metro ...

November Monthly Advocacy Update

... Brochure Now in Print    A few weeks ago I informed you about a new consumer-friendly guide, created by the Society with help from ACS CAN, that describes how provisions of the Affordable Care Act help people with cancer and their families.   The guide, which also discusses provisions of the law as they apply to the Society’s original “4 A’s” that define meaningful health coverage – adequacy, affordability, ...

November Monthly Advocacy Update

... Brochure Now in Print     A few weeks ago I informed you about a new consumer-friendly guide, created by the Society with help from ACS CAN, that posted on cancer.org and fightcancer.org , that describes how provisions of the Affordable Care Act help people with cancer and their families.   The guide, which also discusses provisions of the law as they apply to the Society’s original “4 A’s” that define meaningful health coverage – adequacy, affordability, ...

November Monthly Advocacy Update

... Brochure Now in Print     A few weeks ago I informed you about a new consumer-friendly guide, created by the Society with help from ACS CAN, that posted on cancer.org and fightcancer.org , that describes how provisions of the Affordable Care Act help people with cancer and their families.   The guide, which also discusses provisions of the law as they apply to the Society’s original “4 A’s” that define meaningful health coverage – adequacy, affordability, ...

Threats to Medicaid Funding: Changes to Provider Taxes & State-Directed Payments

Medicaid is a critical source of health insurance and coverage for more than 77 million Americans, including people with cancer who rely on the program for prevention, timely ... The Medicaid program employs a joint financing mechanism that relies on both state and federal funds. To help finance the non-federal portion of Medicaid spending, states are allowed to utilize provider taxes ; these taxes are incurred by providers (hospitals, nursing facilities, etc.) in ... to provider characteristics. Provider taxes are an important funding mechanism for Medicaid, in part because this tax revenue is money the state can use to draw down the federal match and fund its program – and it’s a tax that providers, an important constituency in Medicaid policy, ...

2025 Tennessee Cancer Action Day Information Hub

... to locate all the necessary resources to prepare for your participation in successful lawmaker conversations on February 11. We know that part of the magic that goes into an impactful Cancer Action Day is preparation, coordination, and resources - coupled with our pre-event ... social media using the hashtag #TNCAD25.  Attire:  If you attended last year, please wear your shirt from last year.  We will have white ACS CAN t-shirts at registration but supplies are limited.  Please dress accordingly and be prepared to put the t-shirt on. Wear black or dark pants ...   Committee Meetings Schedules   Issue Information: Precision Medicine and Biomarker Testing Biomarker Testing One Pager Biomarker Testing Cost Savings Biomarker Testing Non-oncology Fact Sheet Biomarker Patient Stories JUUL Settlement One Pager   After the Event: Report back form ...

2-1-11 Monthly Advocacy Update

... to New to National Prevention Advisory Group The White House announced its intention to appoint John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), to the advisory group to the newly created National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council.   The council, which was created by the Affordable Care Act, is working to integrate the prevention efforts of numerous federal government agencies and coordinate prevention and wellness services nationwide. It was formed in June 2010 and is composed of ...

2-1-11 Monthly Advocacy Update

... to New to National Prevention Advisory Group The White House announced its intention to appoint John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), to the advisory group to the newly created National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council.   The council, which was created by the Affordable Care Act, is working to integrate the prevention efforts of numerous federal government agencies and coordinate prevention and wellness services nationwide. It was formed in June 2010 and is composed of ...

2012 NYS Legislative Session Wraps Up

Analysis from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ Albany, NY (June 27, 2012) - The New York State Legislature adjourned last Thursday, as ... is a bare-bones affair, and many important policy decisions including market merger, the Basic Health Plan, and an assessment to cover the cost of the exchange, will require legislation.  Much depends on what the Supreme Court decides, to be announced this week, but in any case, we ... in Massachusetts. Legislation •    Teenage indoor tanning ban – The Legislature passed a compromise bill raising the age at which a child can use indoor tanning facilities from 14 to 17.  For three years, ACS has advocated for a ban up to age 18.  ACS did not endorse the compromise ...

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