Site Search

Share

X

Search Results

New Report Finds Nearly Half of States Falling Short on Policies to Prevent and Fight Cancer

... have a critical role to play in the fight against cancer,” said Daniel E. Smith, president, ACS CAN. “While Congress is debating health care reform, states must continue to enact policies that put prevention at the forefront of the health care system; make health coverage affordable and accessible to all Americans; and ensure that people who have life-threatening diseases such ...

Report: Texas Must Seize Opportunities to Improve Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... of the state.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased access to care through Medicaid, access to palliative care, balanced pain control policies, cigarette tax levels, smoke-free laws, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs, cessation ... 18.  Passing and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in Texas, but also save millions in long-term health care costs and in some cases would even generate additional, much-needed revenue. A color-coded system classifies how well a state is doing ...

Cancer Advocates Call on CMS for Greater Data Transparency; Urge Pausing of Medicaid Redetermination Process in States of Concern

... state agencies.  The unwinding of these Medicaid provisions is one of the largest coverage-related events since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, with an estimated 18 million people expected to lose coverage nationwide and nearly 4 million who have lost coverage already.   The ... in reaction:  “We’re extremely concerned by today’s preliminary data showing a record number of people unfairly disenrolled from their health care coverage. We know from state data that these issues are not improving and call on CMS to take immediate actions to address the growing issue. ...

ACS CAN Delivers Fight Back Express Signatures and Photos to Capitol Hill

... coverage. The panels on display are filled with signatures of people who cared about the issue of cancer and wanted to see improved access to care. In all, there were a total of 630 panels collected. Also on display are highlighted photos of the ACS CAN Fight Back Express traveling ... volunteers from all 50 states will meet with their legislators to advocate for accessible, affordable, available and administratively simple health care that will guarantee all Americans the treatment they need, at a cost they can afford. Lawmakers and visitors to Capitol Hill will have the ...

October 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... to the disease. In addition, Green Party challenger Ed Scharf spoke with volunteers at the Eat and Greet held in San Antonio.     AFFORDABLE CARE ACT The outcome of the election will also have a big impact on the future of many key provisions of the Affordable Care Act that impact cancer ... wins the election, ACS CAN will work to retain these and other protections, and to sustain the emphasis on disease prevention. Read the Kaiser Health News story: " How the Health Law Might Be Changed by the Next President ."   Essential Health Benefits As of October 22, 26 states have submitted a benchmark essential ...

October 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... to the disease. In addition, Green Party challenger Ed Scharf spoke with volunteers at the Eat and Greet held in San Antonio.     AFFORDABLE CARE ACT The outcome of the election will also have a big impact on the future of many key provisions of the Affordable Care Act that impact cancer ... wins the election, ACS CAN will work to retain these and other protections, and to sustain the emphasis on disease prevention. Read the Kaiser Health News story: " How the Health Law Might Be Changed by the Next President ."   Essential Health Benefits As of October 22, 26 states have submitted a benchmark essential ...

October 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... to the disease. In addition, Green Party challenger Ed Scharf spoke with volunteers at the Eat and Greet held in San Antonio.     AFFORDABLE CARE ACT The outcome of the election will also have a big impact on the future of many key provisions of the Affordable Care Act that impact cancer ... wins the election, ACS CAN will work to retain these and other protections, and to sustain the emphasis on disease prevention. Read the Kaiser Health News story: " How the Health Law Might Be Changed by the Next President ."   Essential Health Benefits As of October 22, 26 states have submitted a benchmark essential ...

October 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

... to the disease. In addition, Green Party challenger Ed Scharf spoke with volunteers at the Eat and Greet held in San Antonio.     AFFORDABLE CARE ACT The outcome of the election will also have a big impact on the future of many key provisions of the Affordable Care Act that impact cancer ... wins the election, ACS CAN will work to retain these and other protections, and to sustain the emphasis on disease prevention. Read the Kaiser Health News story: " How the Health Law Might Be Changed by the Next President ."   Essential Health Benefits As of October 22, 26 states have submitted a benchmark essential ...

Youth Smoking Prompts American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Seek Legislation Addressing Tobacco Addiction

... progress by the restricting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, however, menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars remain on the market creating a health disparity in the state that needs to be addressed. ACS CAN is also advocating for improved access to care and Healthy Eating and Active living for all New Jerseyans: Step Therapy: ACS CAN will advocate for legislation to regulate the use of insurer step therapy or fail first policies to ensure that they are used appropriately. Step therapy policies are used by health insurers to require a patient to try and fail on other drug options before coverage is granted for the medication initially prescribed by ...

Nevada Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Cancer Action Week to Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Tobacco Prevention

... need to improve cancer prevention and early detection, provide quality treatment, increase access to lifesaving research, and promote access to care and advance health equity in the fight against cancer. The proclamation honors Jet Mitchell, an ACS CAN Nevada cancer advocate who passed away in September ... Jon Castagnino, Las Vegas resident and state lead ambassador for ACS CAN in Nevada. "If we’re going to eliminate cancer as a major health threat, we must ensure that public health policies such as maintaining funding for tobacco prevention and cessation efforts are top of ...

Type

Priority Issue

State

Policy Issue

Judicial Advocacy