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2019 West Virginia Legislative Priorities

... of the American Cancer Society.  ACS CAN supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem for all West Virginians. The following highlights ACS CAN WV 2019 legislative priorities: Reduce the burden of tobacco on West ... quit smoking and educate children to never start. Protect the right to breath smoke-free indoor air; help our communities save lives and improve health with comprehensive smoke-free workplaces We are working with local communities across West Virginia to make restaurants, bars and all ... is an effective solution to help reduce the toll tobacco takes on the health of citizens and the health of our economy through state health care expenditures. Help West Virginians quit tobacco use with barrier-free insurance coverage for tobacco cessation Our health care providers know ...

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Voter Strongly Support Increasing Federal Funding for Cancer After Years of Freezes and Cuts, According to New Poll

... shows that 69 percent of voters believe cancer funding should be increased following years of stagnant funding for the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute and cancer control programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The same percentage of voters ... research and programs are paid for, directing money to innovative projects that advance the war on cancer and address the continuum of cancer care -- prevention, early detection, treatment and palliative care. ACS CAN is also launching a six-month, 48-state bus tour from Cleveland, Ohio ... also will share their stories with their Members of Congress through the Picture A Cure program and sign a petition to support access to quality health care for all Americans. "As an essential partner in the fight against cancer, government has a critical role to play in enacting laws and ...

Cancer Research Funding Passes Congress

... thatξACS CANξfought hard to see included. Cancer related provisions of the Omnibus include: $30.3 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an increase of $938 million, or 3.2 percent $4.96 billion of the NIH funding will go toward the National Cancer Institute, a $133 ... community-based program for colorectal cancer screening and treatment $4 million for the federal Patient Navigator Program run by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, an initiative ACS CAN has long championed to place trained "navigators" in health facilities to assess patient and community needs, and guide patients through the health care system Cancer Research Funding Passes Congress ...

Cancer Survivors and Medical Leaders Call on Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Eliminate Barriers to Prostate Cancer Screening

... Society. “Removing cost barriers for high-risk men is a commonsense step that will save lives and reduce the financial burden of late-stage care.” Public health leaders also pointed to the broader public health benefits of the bills. “This legislation is not only about ensuring more Pennsylvanians have access to early detection. It is also about ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Make Cancer Research Funding a Priority

... DC, this week to urge lawmakers to increase funding for critical cancer research and prevention programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies.  A total of more than ... and provide the NIH with $35.2 billion in FY 2011, including $5.8 billion for the NCI and $240 million for the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD) • Support a funding level of $601 million for key CDC cancer prevention and early detection programs, which ... Programs, along with an additional $18.6 million to support the Patient Navigator Program to help low-income cancer patients navigate the health care system and overcome barriers to health care. • Fully fund the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act by providing $30 million in ...

Arizona falling short on cancer-fighting public policies

... despite the fact that indoor tanning before the age of 35 increases  the risk of melanoma by 59 percent. Another area to examine is palliative care services to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families. Palliative care is a coordinated, team-based approach among health care providers that does everything from providing emotional support to coordinating appointments and managing pain. It is proven to improve outcomes for cancer patients and reduce health care costs. ACS CAN model language on palliative care has passed in 13 states including Texas, Indiana and Georgia. This is another policy ...

ACS CAN Expert and Volunteer Testify on Problems with "Mini-Med" Plans

... and Transportation today. At the hearing, which focused on limited-benefit or “mini-med” plans, Finan testified that while the Affordable Care Act has made major strides in educating and empowering the consumer, there are still plans available on the market that leave people fighting ... and potentially ruinous out-of-pocket financial expenses to obtain necessary treatment, or curtailing essential treatment, thereby putting their health and possibly their lives in jeopardy,” Finan said. “If we want all Americans to have meaningful access to quality health care, we need to change the insurance market rules, provide subsidies, streamline administrative processes and greatly increase transparency ...

House Spending Bill Fails to Recognize Cancer as a Top National Priority

... 3.7 million medically underserved and uninsured women in its 20-year history.  The bill also slashes the budget at the National Institutes of Health by 5.2 percent. “We are on the verge of making unprecedented progress that could change the way we prevent and treat cancer in this ... the promise of recent discoveries may never become reality.” An additional area of concern is the bill’s reallocation of the new Public Health Fund – a historic investment in elevating the national focus on prevention. The continuing resolution compromises our newfound potential ... negatively impacted by proposed amendments that would eliminate implementation funding for the patient protection provisions of the Affordable Care Act.  If adopted, these amendments could leave cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones vulnerable to limited coverage options that ...

Utah Cancer Survivors Needed for Surveys to Shape Public Policy Efforts

... The survey project, which started in 2019, has provided invaluable insight on issues including the cost of prescription drugs, access to health coverage, surprise medical bills and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on cancer patients’ access to care. "Survivor Views has proven to be an incredible resource for providing policymakers and the press with timely and insightful perspectives on ... 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 ...

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