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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 ...

Cuts to National Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program Putting Women at Risk

... cuts caused by sequestration. This drastic cut will result in tens of thousands of fewer cancer screenings provided by the program. While the health care law is improving access to health care coverage and early detection services, there are still women that will need to rely on the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early ...

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: ...

Statement by John R. Seffrin, PhD, CEO of the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network on the death of United States Senator Edward M. Kennedy

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- August 26, 2009 -- “We are truly saddened by the passing of a giant in the area of health care policy -- our friend, U.S. Senator and recipient of the American Cancer Society’s highest award, Medal of Honor and the National ... to fight cancer, Senator Kennedy has led a passionate effort against this disease during his more than 45 years in the U.S. Senate, championing health care-related causes from equal access to health care to increased funding for cancer research and screening for early detection. “Known as ...

2019 SC State Legislative Session Summary

... 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 South Carolinians touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... to funding for evidence-based, statewide tobacco use prevention and cessation programs. $5 million remains allocated to the state Department of Health and Environmental Services in the state budget for tobacco prevention and cessation. An additional $5 million also continues to be allocated ...

Virginia Falling Short 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 ...   Passing and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in Virginia, but also save millions in long-term health care costs and in some cases would even generate additional, much-needed revenue.   A color-coded system classifies how well a state is ...

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