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Medi-Cal Promise Campaign FAQ

... campaign? The biggest determining factor whether someone lives or dies from the disease after a cancer diagnosis is whether or not they have health insurance.  In fact, studies have shown that after a cancer diagnosis, those without insurance are 60 percent more likely to die from the ... candidates who either already voted or will vote on proposals detrimental to Medi-Cal to let Californians know where they stand on protecting health coverage for our most vulnerable.    What is Medi-Cal and how many Californians relay on it? Medi-Cal is a critical component of our health care system as it provides coverage for low-income Californians most in need including children, pregnant women, seniors, people with disabilities ...

Young Adults at Higher Cancer Risk

Findings Provide Further Evidence that Maine Should Move Quickly to Increase Access to Health Coverage for Most Vulnerable Residents Augusta, Maine – March 3, 2014 – A new American Cancer Society study shows that uninsured adolescents and young adults are up to twice as likely as those with health insurance to be diagnosed with late-stage cancer, which is more difficult and expensive to treat and more deadly than cancers caught early. ... with advanced cancer and are less likely to survive the disease. These findings suggest efforts to increase access to quality, affordable health care are critical. Maine lawmakers currently have the opportunity to increase access to health coverage through the state’s Medicaid program, ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Call For Strong Patient Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

Washington, D.C.— The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury to put cancer patients and survivors first when implementing rules around surprise medical bills.  Surprise medical bills are bills that result from a patient unexpectedly receiving care or a service from an out-of-network provider, often during an urgent situation, where the patient is not aware of the discrepancy. In 2020 ... is urging the Departments to ensure that once a patient enters an in-network facility to receive care, they will not be surprise billed by any health care providers who happened to be out-of-network for them. The current rule still allows certain provider types in this situation to issue ...

ACS CAN Volunteer Featured in New York Times article

ACS CAN volunteer Stretch Tuemmler was there to tell his story.  He wanted to be sure Maine Senator Susan Collins understood the impact of the health care debate on cancer patients like him.  He didn't expect to be featured in a New York Times article covering the event. Read the article. ACS ...

Cancer Advocates Visit US Senators in DC

... attended meetings with staff from Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin.  During both meetings, we urged the Senators to keep meaningful health care reform legislation moving forward keeping in mind their constituents who are fighting cancer.      Cancer Advocates Visit US Senators in DC ...

2-1-11 Monthly Advocacy Update

Monthly Advocacy Update 2-1-11   Affordable Care Act Update   Dr. Seffrin Named to New to National Prevention Advisory Group The White House announced its intention to appoint John R. ... 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 ...

2-1-11 Monthly Advocacy Update

Monthly Advocacy Update 2-1-11   Affordable Care Act Update   Dr. Seffrin Named to New to National Prevention Advisory Group The White House announced its intention to appoint John R. ... 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 ...

2-1-11 Monthly Advocacy Update

Monthly Advocacy Update 2-1-11   Affordable Care Act Update   Dr. Seffrin Named to New to National Prevention Advisory Group The White House announced its intention to appoint John R. ... 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 ...

State Supreme Court Clears the Way - Collect Cig Tax Now

... to non Indians. The American Cancer Society estimates that 182,000 people will quit smoking once this tax is collected, saving lives and health care costs related to tobacco-caused illnesses. Just a year ago, New York enacted the highest cigarette tax in the nation at $4.35. To maximize the ... the Governor for his resolve in this matter and urges him to start collecting these taxes as soon as possible.” Additional Facts: Public Health Benefits of Collecting the Cigarette Tax On Indian Sales Approximately 35% of smokers usually buy their cigarettes from Indian retailers. ...

World Cancer Day 2016: We Can

... other non-communicable diseases. Despite this progress, what we are NOT seeing is a clear and tangible commitment of resources from the global health community. There is an egregious disparity between the tremendous burden of cancer and other NCDs and the relatively small amount spent ... as many women die from cervical cancer every year as from all causes of maternal mortality combined. Cancer is a true global health and development concer -- draining household resources; depriving children of caretakers; lowering worker productivity; straining ... even in low-resource settings, to improve these outcomes. Currently, highly effective and affordable prevention, early detection, treatment and care options include reducing exposure to cancer risk factors especially tobacco and secondhand smoke; vaccination against infectious causes of ...

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