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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 ...

Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

... (ACS) 45 th  annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers to protect the health of state residents by increasing the tax on all tobacco products and ensuring the additional revenue is used for the state’s public health program. As our battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities healthy and safe—which means ... York; in addition to increasing the state’s revenue, we know that regular and significant increases in tobacco taxes mean  lower health care costs fewer youth who ever become addicted to these deadly products.  “People who smoke or who used to smoke are at increased risk for ...

Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

... (ACS) 45 th  annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and state lawmakers to protect the health of state residents by increasing the tax on all tobacco products and ensuring the additional revenue is invested in the state’s public health program. As our battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities healthy and safe—which means ... programs. In addition to increasing the state’s revenue, we know that regular and significant increases in tobacco taxes mean lower health care costs fewer youth who ever become addicted to these deadly products. “Health benefits begin occurring quickly after quitting smoking, ...

A Win For Consumers!

YesterdayŠ—'s health policy news out of Washington is something to celebrate! The administration released its final rule late yesterday morning on an important provision in the Affordable Care Act, known as the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) provision. This rule defines the standard information that health insurers must provide to consumers about the benefits offered in their plans. At last, consumers will be presented with health coverage ...

Drug Formulary Bill Passes Assembly

... the Mid-Year Drug Formulary bill (A.2969) sponsored by Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes. If enacted, this legislation will stop health insurers from changing their drug formularies during the health plan year. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior New York Government Relations Director Julie Hart released the ... statement:  “A cancer diagnosis is scary enough without having to worry if you can afford your medication.  Cancer patients pick their health plan after carefully considering the coverage and cost.  It simply isn’t fair to patients when a health insurer turns around and ...

äóÖCampaign Against Cancer ' to Highlight Cancer Research Funding in '06 Congressional Elections

... proposals to elevate prevention, early detection and survivorship, increase the nation’s commitment to research and expand access to care. By the day’s end, more than 300 Members of Congress had signed the Promise. This week, ACS CAN is sending electoral kits to more than 3,500 ... in shiny red, blue and silver envelopes that include palm cards with questions voters are encouraged to ask candidates about their positions on health care reform, medical research funding, programs that enhance prevention and early detection efforts, and Association Health Plans and other proposals to allow health insurers to bypass state patien protections. The kits also include door hangers and lapel stickers ...

Senate Introduces Legislation to Increase Californians’ Access to Lifesaving Testing and Innovative Treatments

... teamed up to sponsor this important next step in ensuring cancer patients have access to precision medicine. The UC system is a leader in cancer care through the UC Cancer Consortium which comprises five of the nation's 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. ... cancer diagnosis across the state on an equitable basis,” said Carrie L. Byington, M.D., executive vice president of University of California Health. “California has the opportunity to be among the leaders in the nation with this legislation.” Despite its benefits, access to biomarker ... due to several factors, including low awareness of new testing methodologies among providers and patients and lack of coverage by private health insurance and Medicaid programs. “Biomarker testing and precision medicine have led to improved patient survival and quality of life,” ...

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