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ACS CAN Oregon Policy Forum: Cancer Prevention and the Fight Against Big Tobacco in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. —Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death, and this year tobacco use will kill roughly 5,500 Oregonians. Tobacco use causes nearly 30% of all cancer deaths. The financial costs of tobacco to the state is substantial through health care costs and lost economic productivity, and the ... For more information, visit: https://www.fightcancer.org/events/2019-oregon-healthcare-policy-forum-luncheon . WHAT:           ACS CAN Oregon Cancer Policy Luncheon ­­­­­­­­ WHEN:           Friday, October 25, 2019; 11:30 a.m. registration; Noon – 1 p.m. ...

Legislators Want to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients

Columbia, SC–February 15, 2018– This statement can be attributed to Beth Johnson, director of government relations in South Carolina for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS ... with co-sponsors Representative Robert Ridgeway and Representative Bruce Bryant, introduced a bill yesterday that would improve the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers.  The palliative care bill is an example of concerned and caring legislators desiring to improve ...

Important Legislation Would Improve Patients ' Quality of Life

... Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation yesterday that aims to reduce suffering and improve the quality of life of patients undergoing care for serious illnesses such as cancer. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) strongly supports this legislative effort to ensure that cancer patients suffer less and can focus on getting well. The legislation supports ...

Lawmakers Vote to Prohibit the Sale of Menthol Cigarettes and All Other Flavored Tobacco Products

Washington, D.C. – February 28, 2020 – In a historic vote, the United States House of Representatives approved comprehensive legislation today that would prohibit menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products. The ... passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act more than a decade ago,” said American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Lisa Lacasse. “Chairman Pallone and Rep. Shalala deserve a tremendous amount of credit for championing this life saving ... for seniors on Medicare when they get a routine screening colonoscopy. The Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act would eliminate cost-sharing for seniors who are hit with a surprise bill when a polyp is discovered and removed during a routine screening colonoscopy. Under ...

ACS CAN Marks the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act by Calling Out the Historic Law’s Success and Urging Lawmakers to Protect Access to Care

Washington, D.C. – As one of the leading patient advocacy groups that pushed for the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is celebrating Sunday’s 15th anniversary of the historic law by highlighting its positive impacts and calling for lawmakers to protect it. ... nearly 18% in 2010 to less than 10% in 2023, meaning more people are able to see a doctor regularly, get recommended cancer screenings at no cost, and access cancer treatment and survivorship care. “Medicaid expansion alone, in the 40 states that have increased access to this health ...

Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – As lawmakers dive into the 2022 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to colorectal cancer screenings and increasing the state’s tobacco taxes, both of which will ease the burden of cancer on Hoosiers.  “We know that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer if Hoosiers ... have access to screenings,” said Bryan Hannon, ACS CAN government relations director. “ACS CAN is asking lawmakers to prioritize eliminating cost sharing for all preventive colorectal cancer screenings, including follow-up colonoscopies after an abnormal stool-based test. Several other ...

ACS CAN Praises Gov. Murphy for Proposed Cigarette Tax Increase

... includes a $1.65 per pack cigarette tax increase. This would boost the state tax to $4.35. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New Jersey Government Relations Director Samantha DeAlmeida said: “We applaud the governor for his inclusion of a $1.65 per pack cigarette tax increase in his fiscal year 2021 proposed budget. It has been 11 years since New Jersey has increased its ... related deaths will be prevented and $103.73 million in revenue will be generated while saving the state $1.44 billion in long term health care cost savings from the declines in adult and youth smoking rates. "Those are lives worth fighting for. We call on the legislature to protect all ...

ACS CAN delivers letter to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins asking for a vote on a critical colorectal cancer screening bill

Hon. Andrea Stewart-Cousins New York State Senate New York State Capitol Albany, NY 12224    Re:      Request to Passage of S906 to clarify insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening Dear Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, I am writing to request that you ... cancer screening coverage for those average-risk populations starting at age 45, and ensure that state regulated insurance plans, cover, with no cost-sharing, follow-up colonoscopies after a positive non-invasive stool test. This legislation simply clarifies to insurers and patients alike ... must be included in colorectal cancer screening coverage following recent federal and state guidance. By passing this legislation New York State can ensure that state statute reflects recent federal and state guidance including the following: The 2010 Affordable Care Act requires that all ...

Pennsylvania Cancer Group Continues Push for Tobacco Control Funding During Virtual Week of Action, Apr. 6-10

Harrisburg, Pa. — Starting next Monday, cancer patients and survivors from across Pennsylvania will begin making virtual asks of their state lawmakers to preserve Pennsylvania’s line item for tobacco prevention and cessation funding in the state budget.   Volunteers from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will be making these asks as part of the organization’s Virtual Week of Action—created as an alternative to the group’s annual Day at ... of 5 cancer deaths in the state; Seventeen percent of state adults smoke cigarettes, well above the national average; Smoking is estimated to cost nearly $6.4 billion in direct health care costs including more than $2 billion in Medicaid costs annually; More than 1 out of 5 of high school ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Arizona Lawmakers to Support Continuation of State Medicaid Program

PHOENIX, ARIZ.  – Today, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers rallied at the Arizona Capitol to urge lawmakers to support the reauthorization of the Arizona Health Cancer Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid program. Currently, more than 2 million Arizonans benefit from the health care coverage and ...

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