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ACS CAN Lets State Leaders Know of Important Budget Recommendations

... and Early Detection Screening Program (NJCEED) which we have detailed below. Cancer patients have long faced significant barriers to accessing care. COVID-19 has magnified these barriers, with 46% of cancer patients and survivors reporting a change in their ability to pay for care due to ... more advanced stages. Indeed, cancer-related mortality rates have also increased during the pandemic. The pandemic has also shone a spotlight on health disparities across populations. Individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be uninsured, increasing the ... better the survival rate. When breast cancer is diagnosed at an early stage while still confined to the breast, the 5-year survival rate is 99%. Health care professionals across the state are working overtime to get people back to regular screening. However, to ensure that all New Jerseyans ...

Advocates pen reminder to Speaker Paul Ryan, published in local paper

... David and Kari Reilly shared with us a letter they submitted to the Janesville Gazette newspaper, describing the importance of reliable health insurance for their family. It reads: "Insurance coverage and patient protections are crucial to our family. David was diagnosed with and ... We’ve been waiting for three years. "In February, we had an opportunity to meet Speaker Paul Ryan to talk about the future of the Affordable Care Act.  We explained how our family can’t afford for David to be excluded from health insurance because of a pre-existing condition and how we worry about lifetime or annual caps. It’s critical that we not face any gaps in ...

Kansas Legislative Session Ends with Missed Opportunity to Expand KanCare

... coverage gap, they will have to wait for another legislative session for lawmakers to give them the chance to access affordable, comprehensive health care coverage. This year, an estimated 16,640 Kansans will be diagnosed with cancer. Studies show  having health insurance is the top indicator of cancer survival. Kansas lawmakers must do better.”  ###  About ACS CAN   The American Cancer ...

Cancer Advocacy Group Commends Legislature for Passing Legislation Enhancing Diversity in Clinical Trials

... groups such as minorities, women, and older adults. This disparity not only hampers the relevance of study findings but also perpetuates health care inequities, as treatments may not be equally effective across diverse populations. “Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to ... ACS CAN looks forward to seeing Gov. Pritzker sign this legislation into law so Illinois can take this significant step towards improving health outcomes." 1 1 Cancer Advocates Look Forward to Seeing the Governor Sign Legislation Ensuring More Diversity in Clinical Trials Cancer ...

Tobacco Control: Increase Georgia’s Tobacco Tax

... state cigarette tax ranks 48 th  lowest among all states What are the costs of smoking in Georgia? ·        $3.18 billion spent on health-care expenditures directly related to tobacco use ·        $537 million spent by Medicaid each year for smoking-related illnesses What are the health benefits of an increased Tobacco Tax? ·        15.2% decrease in youth smoking ·        76,100 kids who would not become ...

ACS CAN Supports Measure to Protect Delaware’s Young People from the Dangers of Tobacco

... who are alive now that will die prematurely due to smoking-related disease. It is the single largest preventable cause of death. The annual health care costs in Delaware directly caused by smoking are $532 million.  “Increasing the sale age for tobacco products to 21, or Tobacco 21, is a ... thank Governor Carney and bill sponsor Townsend for their support and look forward to working with our leaders to save lives and protect the health of Delaware’s young people.” 0 ACS CAN Supports Measure to Protect Delaware’s Young People from the Dangers of Tobacco ...

Hope for a Healthier South Carolina

Many South Carolinians face significant barriers to health care, with families struggling to afford medical bills and access vital services. This short documentary examines the challenges faced by those in ... the parable of the Good Samaritan when discussing the importance of expanded Medicaid coverage. Jeff Howle Lexington, SC As an independent health insurance agent, Jeff sees first hand the growing problems of the Medicaid gap in South Carolina.  Clarissa Clinkscales Anderson & Pickens ...

New Integrated Clinical Trials Matching Tool Holds Potential to Expand Access to Cancer Innovation

... a new tool that would automatically identify relevant clinical trials through one-button clinical trial matching integration within electronic health records (EHRs).  The ‘Blue-button’ tool is unique as it connects EHRs to existing trial matching services rather than creating a new ... and bladder cancer patients as part of the cohort. ACS CAN is in discussion with other U.S. sites that may join the trial. "Oncology care is increasing in complexity, including the emerging tumor-agnostic therapies. This is a challenge for both community physicians and tertiary ... 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 change public policy to end cancer as we know ...

Delaware Making Progress 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 ... Passing and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in Delaware, but also save millions in long-term health care costs. A color-coded system classifies how well a state is doing in each issue. Green shows that a state has adopted evidence-based ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District Candidates to Make Fighting Cancer a National Priority

... nd and 7 th Congressional Districts candidates to state their position on cancer issues such as cancer research funding and access to health care, including rural cancer care. ACS CAN also issued an invitation to Rep. Peterson’s opponent, former Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach, to meet with volunteers.  ...

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