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Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

... passing legislation that will ease the burden of cancer on Tennesseans.  “ACS CAN is asking the legislature to prioritize access to care for cancer patients through the expansion of telehealth services and increased access to biomarker testing. Telehealth is critical because it provides cancer patients and survivors with a convenient means of accessing some cancer care and primary care – a particularly important option for individuals in rural areas of the country and the immunocompromised.  “Dubbed ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

New York State Gets Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... of this measure once signed by Governor Cuomo. Additionally, the report offers a blueprint for how New York can work within the current federal health care law on state-based approaches to improve access to affordable and adequate health coverage for cancer patients and their families. It ...

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 ...

Rhode Island Getting Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.”   How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including smoke-free ... approach to pain medications.   Additionally, the report offers a blueprint for how Rhode Island can work within the current federal health care law on a state-based approach to improving access to affordable and adequate health coverage for cancer patients and their families. It ...

Legislature Missed Opportunity to Protect Hoosier Kids

... American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is beyond disappointed that the legislature prioritized Big Tobacco’s profits over the health of Hoosiers. The budget passed by the legislature yesterday does not include a tobacco tax increase or adequate funding for tobacco control. ... increase would have prevented 24,500 kids from becoming adults who smoke, helped 50,200 adults who smoke quit and saved 19,900 lives. Beyond the health benefits, increasing the cigarette tax would have benefited the economy, generating $371.71 million in new annual revenue for the state while saving $1.57 billion in long-term health care costs. “A well-funded, fact-based tobacco control program is needed to counteract the $308 million per year that tobacco companies spend to ...

Breaking: NJ Cancer Patients, Survivors Laud Gov's Medicaid Expansion

... leadership in the fight against cancer.  His proposal, if enacted, has the potential to eliminate barriers to proper diagnosis, treatment and care for those with cancer - a disease that claims the lives of more than 16,410 New Jerseyans annually." "The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supports the Governor's choice to leverage federal dollars to broaden access to health coverage through Medicaid for low-income individuals and families. Improving access to Medicaid coverage in New Jersey will save lives and reduce health care costs. "Increasing access to the Medicaid program would provide lifesaving coverage to more than 233,000 currently uninsured New Jersey ...

ACS CAN Premieres New Documentary Filmed in Kansas

... 23, 2019 – Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will premiere a new documentary titled “Critical Condition: Stories of Health in the Heartland” at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park. The short film follows the stories of individuals, families and health care professionals across Kansas as they strive to take care of themselves, their families and their communities. The documentary was produced by ...

ACS CAN Applauds South Dakota Legislature, State Healthcare Leaders For Passage of Senate Bill 147

... Dakota – February 23, 2024 -- The South Dakota Legislature today approved legislation that will help facilitate improved access to palliative care. Once signed by Gov. Kristi Noem, this bill will allow the state’s healthcare providers to better serve those who are in need of this crucial service.  Palliative care aims to provide better quality of life for cancer patients, those with other chronic diseases and their families by focusing on relieving the ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...

Survivor Views: Open Enrollment

... survey explores open enrollment, and the issues and priorities cancer patients and survivors consider as they make choices about purchasing health care coverage. The web-based survey was conducted among 1,279 patients and survivors nationwide who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the last seven years. Of those, 57% have employer-provided health care coverage (722n), 28% are enrolled in Medicare (363n), 6% purchase their coverage privately such as through the marketplace (74n), and ...

Valeria: Fresno, CA

... asthma steroid medications daily, as well as allergy medicines and an inhaler and that help alleviate her asthma. Besides a small co-pay, her health insurance covers the cost of the medications and Valeria is able to go about her daily life.    But in the past Valeria has been unable to access affordable health insurance, which was devastating for her health. Her three asthma medications cost about $700 per month, which she could rarely afford, and ...   Rationing her medications meant that Valeria struggled to breathe every day and would sometimes end up having to go to the emergency room for care. "It felt like my lungs were working at half capacity," she said. "Everything is affected in your life if you can't breathe."   For Valeria, ...

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