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2024 Virginia Legislative 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 Virginians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... will work with the Virginia Legislature and General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact ...

Federal Judge Rejects Tobacco Companies' Effort to Block Key Provisions of New Tobacco Regulation Law

... Heart Association, American Lung Association and American Legacy Foundation WASHINGTON, DC (November 5, 2009) – In a clear victory for public health, a federal judge in Kentucky today rejected a motion by tobacco companies to block key provisions of the new law giving the U.S. Food and ... regulate tobacco products.  Specifically, today’s decision strongly supports the government’s authority to prevent the industry from making health claims about its products without FDA approval. We applaud the federal court’s decision to quickly and decisively reject the latest ... Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, killing more than 400,000 people and costing $96 billion in health care costs annually.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Christina Saull (202) 585-3250 [email protected] Federal Judge Rejects Tobacco ...

Dr. David O. Garcia Named to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s National Board of Directors

... and guidance for ACS CAN, which pursues evidence-based public policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem nationwide. His term begins on Jan. 1, 2022. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., ACS CAN mobilizes grassroots volunteers across the ... lives through support for cancer research, prevention and treatments.  “As demonstrated by his extensive experience and knowledge in public health and preventable disease, Dr. Garcia will bring a critical perspective when he begins his term on ACS CAN’s Board,” said ACS CAN ... serve in this role. There are significant health inequities present in communities driven by social determinants of health, including access to care. I hope to help others understand how these factors impact cancer prevention and treatment efforts, particularly for underserved ...

Senate Finance Committee Approves Cigarette Tax Increase

... 2007 -- "Today’s approval by the Senate Finance Committee of a 61-cent increase in the federal cigarette tax to fund the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), by a vote of 17-4, is a victory for public health that would both discourage youth and adults from smoking and provide much-needed health care for millions of children. "We commend the committee members for voting in favor of the first increase in the federal tobacco tax since 2002, ...

ACS CAN and the Alliance Host Roundtable Briefing to Address Chronic Pain Management

... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Alliance to Prevent the Abuse of Medicines (Alliance), are bringing together patients, advocates, health care professionals and industry experts for an open discussion on the importance of preserving patient access to pain medications when appropriate ... Amy Goldstein, with the Consumer Pain Advocacy Task Force; and Adam Rzetelny, Ph.D., associate director of Clinical Affairs at Millennium Health. The event will feature remarks by Evelyn Lopez, an ACS CAN volunteer from New Jersey who was diagnosed with stage 3-4 non-Hodgkin 's ...

Congressman Fitzpatrick Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... of patients and survivors,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “We are very grateful for his steadfast commitment to improving public health and look forward to continued partnership as we work to address the burden of cancer for families across the country.” Congressman ... Caucus and is the lead Republican cosponsor of the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, and a cosponsor of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. For the past two years he has advocated strongly for increased funding for the National Cancer ...                                “We need members of Congress who understand how important effective legislation is to improving health outcomes for those fighting cancer,” said ACS CAN Pennsylvania Government Relations Director Emma Watson. “We’re proud to recognize ...

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “She has been a driving force behind numerous pieces of legislation aimed at increasing access to care, diversifying enrollment in clinical trials and reducing the toll of tobacco nationwide. ACS CAN looks forward to continued partnership as we ... for families across the country.” Rep. Blunt-Rochester serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over much of health policy, and is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. She is a cosponsor of a number of bills intended to reduce the burden of cancer ... the Quit Because of COVID-19 Act (H.R. 7286) to expand tobacco cessation coverage to all Medicaid beneficiaries during the COVID-19 public health emergency. In January 2020, Rep. Blunt-Rochester invited ACS CAN volunteer and cancer survivor Jan White to attend the State of the Union as ...

Mississippi Must Expand Medicaid and Stand Up to Big Tobacco

JACKSON, MS – November 16, 2023 – For cancer patients and survivors caught in the coverage gap, we know access to health care means comprehensive coverage for cessation and other resources to help Mississippians with limited incomes successfully quit smoking, but it ... 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 ...

Dr. Clare Bradley speaks to NYC Council on Mammography

... in conjunction with New York City Council hearings on mammography guidelines NEW YORK December 10, 2009 —“As we face a turbulent time in health care, New Yorkers and Americans alike need to access consistent and understandable health information that allows them to make meaningful decisions with their doctors about preventative services. We have made a great deal of ...

ACS CAN’s 2016 Pain Policy Report Card

... unrelieved pain. This is important because patients often face significant barriers to pain treatment. Pain is also a huge contributor to rising health care costs, which is already a substantial financial burden on the shoulders of individuals and families who are going through treatment. To track ... pain. The report analysis is evidence there is still much work to be done to ensure that any measures put in place to curb the public health crisis around opioid abuse and misuse also stress the need for balance, and improved pain policies are in fact reaching patients. States ...

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