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... cervical cancer.  And restrictions on covered services too often discourage efforts to prevent disease, leading to costlier and more adverse health outcomes down the road.  The American Cancer Society strongly applauds provisions in the Affordable Care Act designed to address some of these shortcomings, and we look forward to working with state lawmakers to maximize their impact as the ACA is ... The Society is heavily invested in the conversation around Medicaid redesign because Medicaid and its related products are the primary source of health care for over 15% of cancer patients in New York.  Increasing access to care for our state’s most vulnerable populations is a critical ...

COLUMBIA, MO - Today, Governor Parson, cancer survivors and health advocates met at the University of Missouri to celebrate the state’s new funding for tobacco cessation and prevention. In Missouri, ... up to be adults who smoke; · mean 300 fewer kids growing up to die prematurely from smoking; and · save the state $21 million in future health care expenditures. “We know some of the tools to stop these needless deaths. Investing in programs to prevent kids from starting to use ...

... Morrison (D-Deerfield) and State Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Oak Park) introduced the legislation in Springfield today with the support of public health groups and community organizations. “This bill will not only save lives but will also save the state money paid to treat smoking-related ... was carried out between Jan. 11-17. “Statistics show that 95 percent of smokers start before the age of 21,” said Matt Maloney, director of health policy for Respiratory Health Association. "By raising the age of sale for tobacco to 21, Illinois will get tobacco out of schools and can ... could reduce youth smoking initiation by as much as 25 percent, decrease overall tobacco use by 12 percent and save millions in health care costs. “The State of Illinois spends nearly $2 billion dollars every year treating Medicaid recipients with smoking-related diseases,” ...

... of Medicaid in disease prevention and treatment, as well as extensive research showing a strong link between access to Medicaid and improved health outcomes, with an emphasis on the critical role Medicaid plays in rural areas. The brief includes original research published by the ... Section 1983 (Section 1983). The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN:  “Research has repeatedly shown access to health insurance is one of the most significant determining factors in surviving a cancer diagnosis. By providing affordable, comprehensive health ... have been violated.   “Access to all qualified providers is an underlying right that ensures people living with cancer won’t have their care interrupted or stopped completely and ensures people have access to regular cancer screenings and prevention. Any restriction on where an ...