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... 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, ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

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 ...