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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 ...

Colorado ACS CAN Accomplishments 2010-2017

... State and Local Advocacy Accomplishments 2010-2017     2010 As supported by ACS CAN, the Colorado Legislature passed a bill that requires health insurance companies who provide coverage for intravenous chemotherapy to also provide coverage for newer types of oral chemotherapy agents, ... than IV chemotherapy under that patient’s policy. 2011 ACS CAN successfully advocated for the adoption of a bill to create the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Board, thus moving forward the process of creating a state insurance marketplace under the Affordable Care Act where quality, affordable insurance will be available for low income Coloradoans. 2012 With support from ACS CAN, the Colorado legislature ...

Legislature Takes Action to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Hoosiers

... Hannon, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) government relations director. “ACS CAN thanks lawmakers for prioritizing the health of Hoosiers by eliminating cost sharing for all preventive colorectal cancer screenings for most private insurance plans.” An estimated ... Hoosier were diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year and 1,160 Hoosiers will die from the disease. Thanks to improving access to critical care, we will see these numbers drop in the years to come.  ACS CAN thanks Senators Bohacek and Zay and Representatives Lehman and Carbaugh for ... 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 to ...

Georgia General Assembly Passes Bill That Could Improve Cancer Survivorship by Expanding Access to Biomarker Testing, Necessary First Step in Personalizing Treatment

... disease.   Revolutionizing cancer treatment over the last few decades, biomarker testing can provide access to targeted treatment; tailoring care to a person’s individual disease. Targeted therapies often result in improved quality of life and survivorship. Patients with certain lung ... Network (ACS CAN).  “The General Assembly recognizes the importance of those scientific advancements and that true progress in Georgians’ health lies in ensuring more people across our great state have access to such innovations,”  Despite its benefits and increasingly important ... biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation and advancements in treatment. One significant barrier for patients is lack of health insurance coverage for appropriate testing.  Close to 60% of the oncology drugs launched in the past five years require or recommend ...

**MEDIA ADVISORY – INTERVIEW & PHOTO OPPORTUNITY **

... prevention and cessation programming—and how both efforts will contribute to the fight to end all suffering and death from cancer and the health inequities that permeate cancer care in Pennsylvania.   ###   About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer ...

ACS CAN Volunteers Advocate for Childhood Cancer Research

... The volunteers shared their personal stories and urged lawmakers to fund childhood cancer programs and support legislation to improve access to care. Participants asked lawmakers to: Fully fund the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access and Research (STAR) Act and fully fund the ... making strong investments in the fight against childhood cancer by providing significant funding increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a proportional increase for the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Cosponsor the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act, to reduce ... life-extending childhood cancer drugs, cosponsor the Pediatric Cancer Drug Supply Act to create a pilot program that directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and maintain a 6-month reserve of essential childhood cancer chemotherapy drugs. ACS CAN volunteers ...

Access to Medicaid Expansion Key to South Dakota’s Fight Against Cancer

... Amendment F in November. The work-reporting requirements proposed in Amendment F will only block hard-working South Dakotans from accessing the health care needed to live happy, healthy lives.  “South Dakotans were clear in what they wanted when they approved Medicaid expansion in 2022,” ACS ... worse survival rates for most cancer in comparison to states with higher limits.  More than 40,000 South Dakota residents gained access to health care after voters overwhelmingly mandated the expansion of Medicaid, via Amendment D, in 2022. Those without coverage face one of the ...

Patient Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Improve Paid Family & Medical Leave in New York

... programs through Senate Bill 2821A / Assembly Bill 4053A. “Millions of New Yorkers rely on the state's Temporary Disability Program to take care of their own serious health needs. Unfortunately, without allowing for intermittent leave, the program is not meeting the needs of patients—cancer and beyond—each ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...

Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Close Tax Loophole on E-cigarettes

AUGUSTA, MAINE – The Maine Legislature this morning took important steps to prevent and curb tobacco use and improve rural health care. Legislators approved an amended version of L.D. 1028, which equalizes the tax on non-cigarette tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to ... 1,200 Maine children from eventually growing up to die prematurely from smoking and will save the state more than $77 million in tobacco-related health care costs. “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and its advocates thank the Legislature for giving this important bill ...

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