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Timely Reauthorization of Prescription Drug User Fee Act Critical for Cancer Patients

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- January 27, 2012 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent letters to leadership of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today urging Congress to reauthorize legislation ... small populations; and a commitment to short-term and long-term solutions to address the critical drug shortage issue creating barriers to care for too many cancer patients in this country. ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy 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 ...

ACS CAN Names DeAlmeida New Jersey Government Relations Director

... post, DeAlmeida will oversee advocacy efforts promoting evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. Before joining ACS CAN DeAlmeida had been deputy director of government relations and policy at the New Jersey Hospital Association ... in Trenton and to work with other associations and industry experts to craft policy and amend legislation. “New Jersey is facing crucial health care issues, including the need to protect all of our residents from the dangers of tobacco products,” said Bill Sherman, managing director of ...

2024 California Ambassador Summit

... to Kenya, Amazon to Uber, Sheryl Sandberg to Jessica Alba, Fortune 500 CEO’s, and more.  You will also hear from Dr. Erqi Pollom of Stanford Health Care who will present about America's Crippling Medical Debt Crisis. We have a great selection of breakouts, some fun activities, and plenty of time to connect with your fellow volunteers.   To our fellow advocates who are unable to attend due to health, safety, and other concerns, we are happy to announce our virtual event option . We will carry your energy with us from afar! Recording of ...

Patient Advocates Applaud Governor Mills on Tobacco Tax Proposal

... and other tobacco products will reduce Maine’s healthcare costs by millions of dollars, generate much needed revenue and result in significant health benefits. The tax is projected to prevent 700 Maine children from becoming adults who smoke, spur 3,200 adults to quit, and save 900 lives ... 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 cities, ...

Statement on Passing of Senate President Ruggerio

... this morning.  During his more than four decades of serving in the Rhode Island legislature, Ruggerio championed efforts to improve public health and increase access to lifesaving cancer screening tests. In 2022 he was inducted into the Rhode Island Cancer Caucus, a prestigious honor ... 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 cities, ...

Statement on Passing of Senate President Ruggerio

... this morning.  During his more than four decades of serving in the Rhode Island legislature, Ruggerio championed efforts to improve public health and increase access to lifesaving cancer screening tests. In 2022 he was inducted into the Rhode Island Cancer Caucus, a prestigious honor ... 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 cities, ...

Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

... are marking the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 45th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of Kentucky residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. As our battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities healthy and safe—which means building strong public health infrastructure including comprehensive tobacco control measures.  As the advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer ... products remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing more than 480,000 Americans, and costing $170 billion in health care costs and $151 billion in lost productivity annually.  ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is ...

David Ford 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. “ACS CAN is exceedingly fortunate to have a volunteer leader as dedicated and ... served in the American Cancer Society’s Board of Directors for the Los Angeles area and has championed local and national efforts to advance health equity. As an ACS volunteer, he recently partnered with L.A. Care Health Plan to promote regular cancer screenings, especially among communities of color. “As a cancer survivor and advocate, I’m committed ...

It’s Time to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Georgians

... gap by fully expanding Medicaid, which would extend critical, lifesaving coverage to nearly 500,000 Georgians. An ACS study finds having health insurance is the number one determinant of whether a person survives cancer. The time to act is now. “We have an opportunity to follow ... of Georgians so they can screen, detect, treat and survive cancer and other chronic diseases. Right now, most hardworking Georgians do not get health insurance through work; only 44 percent of Georgia employers offer health insurance to employees. This leaves nearly half a million 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

New Report Shows Consumer Tobacco Consumption Conforming to Tax Loopholes

... forms of smoked tobacco, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). ŒæThe article, entitled Consumption of Cigarettes and Combustible TobaccoäóîUnited States, 2000 2011, is featured in this week ... in tax treatment of tobacco products is undercutting our ability to effectively reduce tobacco use and save lives. Tax loopholes harm public health by encouraging use of lower-taxed tobacco products, and they have cost governments more than $1 billion in revenue since 2009. More smokers ... use remains the leading cause of preventable deaths in this country, killing approximately 443,000 Americans each year and costing the health care system $96 billion annually. The evidence is clear that raising tobacco prices through higher taxes is one of the most effective ways to ...

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