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Arlington Resident Urges Congress to Fully Fund Bipartisan STAR Act, Ensure Childhood Cancer Research Remains a National Priority

... life of childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families.  They also called on lawmakers to cosponsor the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act, which reduces regulatory burdens to allow children with complex medical needs greater access to out-of-state providers who can best meet their needs. Additionally, they urged Congress to continue to make strong investments in the National Institutes for Health and the National Cancer Institute to help advance discoveries in the fight against childhood cancer. Bartrum was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, ... a career in radiation oncology. “Getting to connect with lawmakers to share my story as a survivor and lend my perspective as an aspiring health care professional has been immensely rewarding. The work we do as advocates has an impact. I am eager to continue to help facilitate ...

Bill Would Increase Access to Colon Cancer Screenings and Treatments for the Medically Underserved

... to lifesaving colon cancer screening and treatment for the most vulnerable populations. The legislation builds on efforts to improve access to health care nationwide and to refocus the health care system on preventing disease. The Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2011 (S. 494/ H.R. 912), ...

ACS CAN Georgia 2022 Policy Forum: Early Detection & Eliminating Disparities in Cancer Screenings

... American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its 2022 Policy Forum on Early Dectection & Eliminating Disparities in Cancer Care  virtually on Wednesday, October 26. This event will bring together leaders in the health, business, and policy sectors to discuss improving cancer care and patient outcomes by eliminating the disparities in cancer screenings.  We will look at how eliminating the disparities in cancer ...

ACS CAN Legislative Night in Annapolis

... and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Meetings took place with legislators from key committees. Priority Legislation: 1) The Palliative Care bill- HB 581: the ACS CAN and Maryland Hospital Association amendments to create pilot programs in hospitals with 50 or more beds, establish a web-based palliative care information system and a Palliative Care Advisory Council.   Hearing- February 19. 2)  Tobacco Tax legislation-SB 700/ HB 683: a $1.00 tax ... the Centers for Disease Control Program recommended level of $63.3 Million.  House hearing- February 19. Senate Hearing- March 13. 3) Student Health and Fitness Act- HB 855: requiring 150 minutes per week of physical education in all Maryland elementary schools. Hearing -March 13. 4) ...

Federal and State Candidates Asked to Declare Positions on Cancer Issues

... to state their positions on the critical importance of increased federal funding for cancer research, strong implementation of the Affordable Care Act and enactment of comprehensive tobacco control policies. “We cannot defeat cancer in this country with research alone – elected ... executive officer of ACS CAN. “Lawmakers make critical decisions about funding groundbreaking medical research, expanding access to quality health care and enacting strong policies that discourage people from taking up the deadly habit of smoking. We hope all candidates will go on the ... of the recently enacted Affordable Care Act so that cancer patients, survivors and their families have full access to quality, affordable health care coverage. The new law, while not perfect, will meaningfully improve access to health care for millions of Americans who have or may ...

New Jersey 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 ... to access their prescribed pain treatments because of policies aimed at combatting the opioid epidemic. While opioid abuse is a critical public health crisis that must be addressed, New Jersey lawmakers should fix the policies that are keeping people with serious and chronic conditions from ...

2024 Georgia Legislative Summary

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Georgia residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Georgia General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact prevention policies ...

New Report: Oregon Gets Mixed Results on Public Policies to Fight Cancer

... Smoking also causes about 28 percent of all cancer deaths in the state. Tobacco use also costs the state more than $1.5 billion in annual health care costs. Regular and significant tobacco tax increases are one of the most effective ways to help adults quit and prevent kids from starting, while saving health care costs overall.  How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased ...

Wyoming Falls Short on Tobacco Control, Public Policies to Fight Cancer

... cause of preventable death, causing nearly 30 percent of cancer deaths in Wyoming. Tobacco also costs the state about $258 million in annual health care costs. Regular and significant tobacco tax increases are one of the most effective ways to help adults quit and prevent kids from starting, while saving health care costs overall.  How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased ...

The Future of Health Care: Achieving Health Equity in Cancer Care

... to focus on public policies that could effectively eliminate barriers that prevent patients from accessing evidence-based and innovative cancer care with an emphasis on policies and programs that address inequities in the system. Focus of the Forum The American Cancer Society and the ... goal to achieve a 40% reduction in cancer mortality in the United States by 2035. If we are to achieve that goal, we must fight to achieve health equity, the just and fair opportunity for everyone to prevent, find, treat and survive cancer – regardless of how much money they make, the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, their gender identity, their disability status, or where they live. Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible which requires removing obstacles to health such as ...

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