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American Cancer Society & American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Statement Regarding Sen. Amy Klobuchar Breast Cancer Diagnosis

... Society study  in the journal,  CANCER , finds breast cancer screening rates declined among women aged 50 to 74 years within 32 community health centers that serve lower-income populations during the pandemic. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), ... underfunded and is expected to see a significant increase in demand for its services in light of pandemic-related coverage loss and ongoing health care delays. The program has successfully provided lifesaving screenings to low income and underserved populations for 30 years. The American ...

ACS CAN Urges Georgia Lawmakers to Stay Focused on Closing Coverage Gap

ATLANTA, Georgia – February 20, 2024 – The Georgia legislature today filed a bill to form a comprehensive health care coverage commission, a starting point for ensuring more than 400,000 Georgians have access to comprehensive, affordable coverage. In response, ... support across the state. More than 63,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer this year. They can’t wait for treatment. “We know having health insurance is the key factor in improving a patient’s chance of cancer survival. ACS CAN looks forward to working with lawmakers to find a ...

Menu Labeling Can Help Consumers Make More Informed Decisions, Encourage Companies to Offer Healthier Food Options

... mandatory today as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to complete implementation of the nutrition labeling provisions included in the health care law. The FDA will apply the rule to a broad range of eating establishments that will include chain restaurants, supermarket cafes, convenience ... will take effect after years of extraordinary delay and efforts by some politicians and certain retail establishment interests to undermine the health benefits of menu labeling. “Arming consumers with more information about what they’re ordering when eating away from home is a good ...

Washington Policy Luncheon

...   The ACS CAN Washington State Policy Luncheon is a premiere event that brings together more than 300 leaders from business, academia, health care,  government, life sciences, and cancer research communities to support ACS CAN’s mission.    ACS CAN and our sponsors are ... ACS CAN is focusing our grassroots power on increasing funding for the Youth Tobacco & Vapor Product Prevention Program at the Department of Health. Having been severely underfunded for nearly a decade, during which time youth usage of e-cigarettes, or 'vaping,' has ...

Legislature’s Missed Opportunity To Reduce Smoking, Save Lives

... It would have been a win-win-win for Nebraskans. “Increasing the cigarette tax by a $1.50 per pack would have saved lives, reduced preventable health care costs and raised much needed revenue. It would’ve helped 10,400 adults who smoke quit and would’ve kept 8,000 kids from becoming smokers. It also would’ve saved an estimated $387.17 million in long-term health care costs. And a $1.50 per pack cigarette tax increase would’ve raised over $74 million in reliable, new annual revenue for the state. ...

ACS CAN Comments on Market Integrity Proposed Rule

... goal of improving market integrity and we are committed to policies that effectively address any waste, fraud, and abuse that exists in public health care programs. However, we are concerned the overall impact of this proposed rule will actually impede access to comprehensive health insurance coverage and create more gaps in coverage rather than address any potential waste in the program. By CMS’ own estimates between ...

Colorado Research Policy Forum

... Forum.  ACS CAN, in partnership with the University of Colorado Cancer Center, will bring together over a hundred leaders fro the business, health care, government and research communities.    PRESENTING SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR   BRONZE SPONSOR 0 ...

Op-Ed by ACS CAN President Published In Capitol Hill Newspaper

As part of our ongoing campaign to ensure any changes to the current health care law protect the needs of cancer patients and survivors, ACS CAN continues to help Congress see the issues through the lens of people impacted ... Heart Association and American Medical Association to write an op-ed about a specific provision of the law that impacts the affordability of health insurance and patients' access to medical treatment.   This piece was recently published in The Hill, a prominent Capitol Hill newspaper. ...

2010 Elections and the Cancer Fight

... about the long lingering recession, and the growing deficit, on the party in power. Democrats paid the price. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT? The American Cancer Society and its sister advocacy organization the American Cancer Society's Cancer Ation Network, do not take sides in ... However, ACS and ACS CAN volunteers and staff worked very hard over the past few years to bring about meaningful improvements to the way our health care system treats cancer patients and their families. It may not be perfect, but the new Affordable Care Act contains major victories for ... Care Act, and a highly visible component if their supporters campaigned against "Obamacare." There is no question that anger about the health care debate hurt Democratic candidates here in NY and NJ, as well as around the country. While outright repeal is not possible with the ...

Leading Disease Groups: ACA Intended to Apply Tax Credits in Federal and State Marketplaces

... Halbig v. Burwell, leading groups fighting chronic disease argue that Congress intended for eligible consumers to receive tax credits that make health coverage purchased in either federal or state-run marketplaces more affordable. The American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society Cancer ... the tax credits and potentially 12.5 million eligible people nationwide would become immediately ineligible for the financial help that can make health coverage possible for them and their families. “The evidence is clear that the uninsured are more likely to die or suffer serious ... health insurance. The tragic consequences of being uninsured with a serious chronic disease can include needless loss of life, more expensive care, a greater risk of personal bankruptcy and higher health care costs for everyone. For example, numerous scientific studies have shown that: ...

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