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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, ...

Cancer Patients & Survivors Overwhelmingly Support Extending ACA Enhanced Tax Credits

Overview The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change, as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As part of this effort, ACS CAN deploys surveys to better understand cancer patient and survivor experiences and perspectives, through our Survivor Views ... said they weren’t sure what they would have done without the tax credits. While 13% said they would have enrolled in the plan at a higher cost, many of those also report trade-offs such as incurring debt, borrowing from their retirement savings, or skipping or delaying medical care. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Smoke-free Laws: Everyone Has the Right to Breathe Clean, Smoke-free Air

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, [i] , [ii] there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, which contains approximately 70 known or probable carcinogens [iii] and more than 7,000 other toxic chemicals, ... deaths. [v] , [vi] For people who do not smoke, exposure to secondhand smoke increases lung cancer risk by about 20%. [vii] Secondhand smoke can also cause or exacerbate a wide range of other health issues, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, respiratory infections and asthma. The lack of comprehensive tobacco control laws ...

NJ Legislative Wrap Up

... for the NJ Cancer Education and Early Detection Program (NJ CEED)”, said Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ. “Despite this important accomplishment, policymakers left unaddressed important cancer issues, like the tanning bed ban and the establishment of a health insurance exchange.  We look forward to working with lawmakers to tackle these issues when they reconvene.” American Cancer Society ... Division Board, noted corporate leaders, and former Governor Dick Codey. For more information about any of the issues above or to learn how you can get involved with ACS advocacy efforts, please call 1-800-227-2345 or log onto fightcancer.org/nj . ### About the American Cancer Society The ...

Open Letter to Speaker Silver on TCP

You can also get a PDF version of this letter [PDF 19kb] From: American Cancer Society American Heart Association American Lung Association in New York ... to cuts proposed by the Assembly to the New York State Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program (TCP). The Executive Budget proposes a total of $58,415,000 for tobacco control activities, the same level as in the final FY 2010 – 11 budget.  The Assembly budget (A.4003c) completely ...

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