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2017 Texas Cancer Policy Forum - Houston

... Network (ACS CAN) will host its fourth annual Texas Cancer Policy Forum series this fall, uniting key leaders and decision makers in business, health care, and government to hear about the latest advances in cancer care and stories of success from the Lone Star State. Texas institutions are ... and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) fueling the effort. This ongoing work is also providing a health boost to the state’s economy. Join us at our forum events in Austin, Arlington or Houston to hear medical, economic, legislative and ...

Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act

ACS CAN won a reversal of an adverse breast and cervical coverage decision in Tennessee. Through ACS's Health Insurance Assistance Service, ACS CAN learned that Tennessee had wrongfully denied Medicaid coverage to a woman who was eligible for the ... and treatment programs to ensure the enforcement of all the related laws and regulations as part of our ongoing effort to improve access to care even as we fight for broader, meaningful health care reform. Read the letter to CMS Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act ...

Congress Must Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits

Having affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage is a key determinant for surviving cancer. Research from the American Cancer Society shows that uninsured Americans are ... screened for cancer and thus are more likely to have their cancer diagnosed at an advanced stage when survival is less likely and the cost of care more expensive. Public policies that make insurance more affordable help to ensure that more people will have the coverage they need. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) established tax credits to help lower the cost of health insurance purchased in the Marketplaces. Under the ACA, individuals earning between 100% to 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL) are ...

Looking Back on 2012

... to make strong corrective statements in nationwide ads to explain that they deliberately deceived the American public for decades about the health hazards of their deadly products. Our volunteers and staff were hard at work in the states too: With the strong support of the Society and ... . In June, we experienced a consequential day in the history of the fight against cancer when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act was constitutional. In doing so, the Court upheld numerous provisions that are critical to ensuring that people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases can access quality, affordable health care. Since then, HHS has proposed several important regulations, including one on essential health benefits , which provide more details on ...

Hillary Clarke Testifies on Medicaid in Buffalo

... 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 ...

2024 Oregon Policy Forum

... state priority. The ACS CAN Oregon Cancer Policy Forum is a premiere event that brings together more than 100 leaders from business, academia, health care, government, life sciences, and cancer research communities to support ACS CAN’s mission. Translating Action Into Influence . Eliminating ... your company’s commitment to saving more lives from cancer. Come network and build relationships with business, medical research, and health care leaders in attendance.   If you are unable to attend please consider donating to support our lifesaving work. For sponsorship ...

New Hampshire 2025 Legislative Priorities

... requires bold public policy solutions that promote cancer prevention, increase early detection of cancer, expand access to quality, affordable health care, reduce disparities and advance health equity. State and local lawmakers’ decisions impact the lives of those affected by cancer. In 2025, the American Cancer Society Cancer ...

WV ACS CAN Lunch and Learn: Innovations in Multi-Cancer Early Detection

... that brings together key leaders and decision-makers in advocacy, education, medicine, and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues that affect Appalachia's physical and economic health. WV Lunch and Learn Panelists:   Dr. Whitney Jones, MD, Senior Medical Director, GRAIL, Inc. Andrea D. Hasley, MA., Program Coordinator ...

2018 ACS CAN St. Louis Cancer Talks

... in St. Louis, MO on November 9. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in medical research, business, education, cancer care and health policy to discuss emerging and cutting edge oncology and research policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans. Speakers include : Priscilla Hwang, Ph.D. - Washington Univeristy Ryan Teague, Ph.D. - St. Louis University School of Medicine ...

Guest Post: Ore. Palliative Medicine Physician Makes Waves on Capitol Hill

... and staff recently participated  in the Patient Quality of Life Coalition (PQLC) lobby day to ask lawmakers to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Dr. Laura Mavity was one of the incredible ACS CAN volunteers who joined us. Dr. Mavity is a palliative medicine physician practicing in Bend, Ore. with St. Charles Health System and is the clinical director ofξits palliative care program. I asked her to recount her experience at the PQLC lobby day and what the experience meant for her as a provider of palliative care. I ...

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