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2025 is the Time to Reduce the Cancer Burden on Floridians

... at $3 million in subsequent budgets so that it can continue to serve more eligible Floridians and save lives. “In addition, we know having health insurance is the top indicator for whether someone survives cancer. Every Floridian should be able to access preventive care and screenings, effective cancer treatment and follow-up scans. However, according to new Census Bureau data, Florida ranks fourth worst in the U.S. for the percentage of people under 65 with health insurance. Many of these Floridians are hardworking people who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid and do not get health coverage through ...

Indiana Moves Toward a Healthier Future with Cigarette Tax Increase Taking Effect

... already addicted quit.    “The budget passed by the legislature represents a significant victory in the battle against cancer and for the health of Hoosiers. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the state for prioritizing the well-being of Hoosiers by ... Kast Gregg, ACS CAN government relations director. “These two actions will ease the burden of cancer for Hoosiers and enhance the overall health of Hoosiers by preventing tobacco use.” Increasing tobacco taxes is one of the most effective ways to reduce tobacco use, especially among ... text, and online counseling, as well as serving as a resource for medications to help people quit. Individuals can also contact their health care providers and ask about employer-provided benefits.    0 Hoosiers Encouraged to Quit Smoking as State Prepares for Cigarette Tax Increase ...

Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change

... Action Day. They let their lawmakers know that Michigan can and must do better to prioritize preventing cancer and improving access to cancer care. “As a cervical cancer survivor, I know the importance of preventing cancer and improving access to care all too well,” said Heidi Varner, cancer survivor and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteer. “In Lansing today, I let ... 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 as ...

2024 ACS CAN Oklahoma Research and Health Equity Breakfast

Please join us for the   2024 ACS CAN Oklahoma Research and Health Equity Breakfast The  American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)   is the nation's leading advocacy organization working ... will host its annual Cancer Advocacy Breakfast on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. This event will bring together key leaders and decisionmakers in health care, the community, government, research, and academia to discuss the importance of diversity in clinical trials, and the impact on our state and ...

Cancer and the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act

... to address the opioid epidemic. Overview of the SUPPORT Act [i] Expands opioid treatment and recovery by providing incentives for enhanced care, coordination and innovation; and establishes comprehensive opioid recovery centers. Encourages the use of non-addictive opioid alternatives ... (FDA) to address the challenges and barriers of developing non-addictive medical products used to treat pain; (3) requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to submit a report to Congress on access and effectiveness of abuse-deterrent opioid formulations; and (4) ... Agency (DEA) to consider when setting annual opioid quotas (i.e. limits on supply), including diversion, abuse, overdose deaths and public health impacts; and requires DEA to explain the public health benefits if the agency approves an increase in any annual opioid quota. ACS CAN ...

New Report: States Slash Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs by 36 Percent

... over the past four years, threatening the nation 's progress against tobacco, according to a report released today by a coalition of public health organizations. The states this year (Fiscal Year 2012) will collect $25.6 billion in revenue from the 1998 state tobacco settlement and ... as the Obama Administration proposed in its Tobacco Control Strategic Action Plan. It also calls for preservation of the Prevention and Public Health Fund, created by the health care reform law to support such disease prevention initiatives. The report, titled A Broken Promise to Our Children: The 1998 State Tobacco ...

Mississippi’s State Legislature Ranks Last in Nation 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 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 ... volunteers from across the state have worked to protect teens alongside dermatologists, former tanners who have gotten skin cancer, the health department, and many others but our lawmakers continue to ignore our pleas,” said Hughes. “It’s time for Mississippi’s legislators ...

Federal Action Approving Wave of Applications to Weaken Medicaid Programs Amid Pandemic and Recession Will Prove Deadly

... this waiver will likely result in a reduction in enrollment, limiting of benefits and services and other changes that will decrease access to care for some of Tennessee’s most vulnerable residents. In October 2020, CMS approved 1115 Research and Demonstration waivers for Georgia, ... objectives of the Medicaid program. Instead, amid a pandemic creating greater need for this program, these waivers erect additional barriers to health insurance coverage and lifesaving therapies critical to individuals and their families with lower incomes, including those with cancer, ... red tape to the enrollment and eligibility process and reduce funding for the program that will result in coverage losses and poorer health outcomes. It’s a move that’s not only irresponsible and contrary to the Medicaid statute, it could also be deadly to those who lose ...

Cancer Advocates Stage Day of Action to Call on Lawmakers to Protect Medicaid

... that slashing Medicaid will shorten cancer patients’ lives, and advocates in North Carolina won’t stand for it. “When I was dealing with health challenges, Medicaid gave me access to cancer screenings and diagnostic tests. And then, when I was facing a cancer diagnosis, Medicaid gave ... cannot stand the thought of that program not being available to people who truly need it like I did. Together with my friends, family, and health care team, we’re urging Sen. Thom Tillis to stand up for the health of North Carolinians and vote against cuts to Medicaid.” Medicaid is the ...

5-1-09 Maine Statehouse Update

... plans to deal with the shortfall: In other statehouse news, the H1N1, or swine flu, is the talk of the halls.  Brenda Harvey, Commissioner of Health and Human Services, is giving daily updates to the HHS and AFA committees, as well as the Governor and his senior staff.  Dr. Dora Mills is ... There was no opposition, so I see no reason for trouble in the House and Senate. Access to Healthcare LD 1228: "Resolve, To Direct Action on Health Disparities of the Passamaquody Tribe and Washington County" directs many groups to form an action plan to combat the unacceptable health ... on non-cigarette smoking tobacco to be equivalent to cigarettes.   It is scheduled for a public hearing May 5 at 1:00. Congress:  Health Care Reform Maureen and I have been involved in many meetings with our new Health Care Reform Partners (HCRP) this week.  We are working on ...

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