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ACS CAN Elevator Speech

... grassroots, and communications resources to Boost government funding for lifesaving cancer research; Expand access to adequate, affordable health care for people with cancer and their families; Ensure that proven preventive screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies are available to ...

CMS Proposes a Medicare Prescription Payment Plan to Allow for More Flexible Payment for Patients Under Part D Prescription Plans

... Prescription Payment Plan.   “ Research continues to show that high copayments can decrease medication adherence, which results in negative health outcomes. CMS’ proposed actions to impose out-of-pocket caps and increase payment flexibility via multiple payment options and selection of charge dates can help ease the patient burden and improve access to care for Medicare beneficiaries.  “We urge CMS to expand the proposed policy to follow enrollment in the program at the point of sale. We ...

Ending the sale of Menthol in Cigarettes and Flavors in Cigars Key to Achieving Cancer Moonshot Goals

... services, advance research, and advocate for evidence-based public policies designed to reduce pain and suffering due to cancer and reduce health care disparities. The elimination of menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes is one of the most important public policy actions this ... millions of cancer patients, survivors and caregivers tell White House that finalizing rules will save lives and leave a lasting public health legacy Ending the sale of Menthol in Cigarettes and Flavors in Cigars Key to Achieving Cancer Moonshot Goals ...

Nebraska Legislature Must Address Tobacco Crisis

... and will continue to advocate for increasing the cigarette tax by $1.00 per pack with a parallel tax on all other tobacco products to reduce health care costs, protect kids and save lives.”  0 Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Nebraskans   Nebraska Legislature Must Address ...

Maine, New Jersey and Oregon are latest states to raise their cigarette sales age to 21

... continues to claim too many lives and is the leading cause of preventable death. [Raising the sales age] will not only save lives, but will cut health care costs,” said Brian Shott, the New Jersey Government Relations Director at ACS CAN. In Maine, the state legislature overcame a veto by ...

Fight Back Against Cancer this April

... Here are two activities you can do in April to keep you and your fellow advocates engaged in our campaigns: Read more about the just passed health care reform bills and how they will impact the fight against cancer. Learn how your Member of Congress voted . Make a call to thank those Members ...

State Lawmakers, Cancer Researchers Come Together as CPRIT Faces Uncertain Future

... and death from cancer. The inaugural American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of Texas Research Breakfast will bring together leaders in health care, business and government to examine what is at stake should the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas [CPRIT] lose funding and ...

ACS CAN Massachusetts Priority Bills Filed

... going out to lawmakers! Here are the bill names, current bill numbers, and lead legislative sponsors for each of our bills: An Act empowering health care consumers - SD 8 - Sen. Brendan Crighton & HD 1505 – Rep. Jen Benson An Act regulating flavored tobacco products - SD 905 – Sen. John ...

Lawmakers Urged to Reduce Cancer Burden and Eliminate Crushing Medical Debt Through Legislative Action

... 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, ...

Alice Pomponio Named to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s National Board of Directors

... leadership and guidance for ACS CAN, which supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. Her term begins on Jan. 1, 2020. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., ACS CAN leverages volunteers across the country to educate ... Research Breakfast and led record-breaking fundraising efforts for the event.  “Alice’s knowledge in mission-critical areas of research, health equity and patient access to care will be of tremendous benefit in guiding our organization forward,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “We will benefit greatly from ...

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