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Governor Christie Enacts Legislation That Will Protect Youth from Deadly Addiction and Disease

... smoking devices to anyone under 21.  The current age requirement is 19. California and Hawaii already have enacted this important public health measure. Brian Shott, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New Jersey director of government relations released the ... Valerie Vainieri Huttle for their continued leadership on this issue, and commend Governor Christie for enacting this crucial public health measure. Raising the age for the sale of tobacco products sends a powerful message that New Jersey will protect our young people from the ... Tobacco continues to claim too many lives and is the leading cause of preventable death. This law will not only save lives, but will cut health care costs. “With this action Governor Christie, the Assembly and the Senate have put New Jersey in the forefront of saving lives.” For More ...

As Thousands of Kansans Get Kicked Off Medicaid, State Legislators Head for Vacation Break

... are going on an 8-month break at the same time the state is restarting eligibility redeterminations for Medicaid. This process will take away health insurance from 16,000 Kansans. Right now, 150,000 Kansans are already in the coverage gap because the legislature refuses to expand ... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in reaction. “Last week’s action to close yet another session without ensuring affordable health coverage for 150,000 Kansans marks yet another day where lawmakers directly put their constituents’ health at risk.   “Their political ... inaction on Medicaid expansion and we will not allow the daily, lived experience of over 150,000 Kansans who are forced to forgo the lifesaving care and treatment they need to survive to be forgotten and their voices silenced. “The timing is particularly cruel for Kansas families because ...

Ohio House Turns Its Back on Ohio Kids

... Leo Almeida   COLUMBUS, OHIO – “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) condemns the House for not standing up for the health of Ohioans and putting our children at greater risk of becoming Big Tobacco’s next customers. Instead of offering solutions to address the health of our residents, lawmakers have now limited what local governments can do to prevent people from starting to use tobacco and help people ... 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 0 ACS CAN condemns the House for not standing up for the ...

Durbin Bill Could Reinvigorate America 's Fight Against Cancer

... Act , a bill that would create a mandatory dedicated funding stream for four biomedical research agencies including the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bill would provide $150 billion over the next 10 years, a much-needed infusion of ... increase in the federal cigarette tax as well as increases on other tobacco products would have an additional very positive impact on public health because we know that raising the price of cigarettes at the point of sale is our most effective strategy in reducing smoking. It will save more lives and further reduce long-term health care costs. ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative ...

Audrey Miller Garcia to Lead ACS CAN Washington Government Relations

... your ZIP code, what you look like, where you're from, or who you love, I will work tirelessly to remove barriers and improve access to cancer care for you."  Miller García previously served as ACS CAN’s Grassroots Manager for Oregon and Washington and as Senior Regional Manager for ... two sessions of the Washington Legislature and plans to continue that work now and into 2025. Beyond its game-changing contributions to cancer care, biomarker testing is important in the treatment of arthritis, other autoimmune conditions and rare diseases, with ongoing research happening ... faced with the decision of paying for these tests out-of-pocket or forgoing them altogether. “Every Washingtonian deserves access to quality health care. Biomarker testing is key to connecting patients with many of the latest research breakthroughs. In 2025, Washington lawmakers have the ...

Cancer Advocates Release 2017 Legislative Scorecard

... of cancer policy issues and holds lawmakers accountable for their voting record in the following cancer-related issue areas: Access to care                                                  Environment Healthy eating & active living Cancer Research Tobacco Colorectal cancer Breast and cervical cancer Palliative care “As the scorecard shows, there was tremendous progress in 2017, but much more needs to be done,” said ACS CAN California Managing Director ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.  ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

New Reports Show Frequent Use of Utilization Management Tools Imposed on Cancer Patients and Survivors  

... Advantage plans with drug coverage. The analysis for the reports was conducted for ACS CAN by the consulting firm Avalere, part of Avalere Health.  Recent changes in the Medicare program could place pressure on private plans in Medicare to implement strategies aimed at controlling ... at a drug that may not be an effective option for them. Overall, the report highlights the importance of plans balancing increasing costs of care with maintaining appropriate and efficient access to medications.   Given an individual’s cancer risk increases with age, Medicare plays a ... individuals living in the U.S. are projected to be diagnosed with cancer, half of whom rely on the Medicare program as their primary source of health care coverage.     0  Two New White Papers Examine the Use of Step Therapy and Prior Authorization Requirements in the Medicare Program ...

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Alleviate New Jerseyans’ Medical Debt

... “Thankfully, state leaders have acted to establish some patient protections from the financial toxicity that ensues from the high costs of health care and punitive practices around medical debt reporting. With Governor Murphy’s signature on the bipartisan Louisa Carmen Medical Debt Relief ... 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 ...

2016 Advocacy Day at Florida's Capitol

... Clemens and House Bill 335 by Representative Stark)  Increasing the price of cigarettes will reduce tobacco consumption, decrease the state’s health care costs from tobacco-related disease and generate additional funding to invest in our health care system.   $2.6 million for the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program  The Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical ...

2026 Kentucky Legislative Session Priorities

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Kentucky Residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... measures. This includes policies that would give men at high-risk for prostate cancer improved access to prostate cancer screening by requiring health insurance coverage for evidence-based prostate cancer preventive care and screenings, without cost sharing. For more information, contact: ...

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