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Misuse of March-In Authority Could Jeopardize Progress in Cancer Research and Prove Ineffective in Intent to Lower Prescription Drug Prices

... innovations over the last 40 years. We share the Administration’s mission to lower drug costs, and no discovery that could improve public health should sit on a shelf or be inaccessible to the public. Nonetheless, we remain concerned about the effectiveness of utilizing march-in ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to host Iowa Day at the Capitol, connecting volunteers and lawmakers

... for this session, which include protecting funds for cancer screening and tobacco cessation and prevention, as well as establishing a palliative care advisory board for the state. They will then attend meetings with lawmakers from their district at the Capitol. Date: Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 ... 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 members attend town hall call recapping outcome of 2018 election

... Bill spoke last week on ACS CAN’s members-only town hall call that broke down the election results and discussed how the results will affect health care and cancer issues around the country. Bill was joined on the call by ACS CAN volunteers and staff members who talked about Cancer Votes, ACS ...

Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidates Answer Questions about Cancer Policy in ACS CAN Voter Guide

... legislation to raise the age of sale for all tobacco products in Minnesota to 21? Do you support a sustainable, long-term funding source for the Health Care Access Fund, whether that would be extending the provider tax or replacing it with a new funding source? Cancer Votes is the nation’s ...

Maine Cancer Advocates Applaud Proposed Tobacco Tax Increase

... 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, ...

Defending the Medical Debt Rule

... the credit reporting system to coerce people to pay bills. ACS CAN strongly supported the rule as people with cancer often have significant health care costs because they have high medical needs, require service from many different medical practitioners, and sometimes need more expensive ...

Funding Changes Threaten Access to Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings

... Every Woman Counts (EWC) program would dismantle the regional system that helps Californians access lifesaving cancer screenings and follow-up care, while reducing healthcare costs. “Without this funding, the program could lose patient navigators and community health workers who serve as a lifeline for patients seeking services through EWC. Because they are often part of the communities they serve, they ...

One in Five People With Cancer Participate in Medical Research Studies

... in cancer research. This expanded analysis includes more than 70% of people diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. each year who received care at a variety of clinical settings, from community hospitals and academic medical centers to National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive ... to patients, we need an inclusive, accurate assessment of current participation to inform these policies,” said Joseph Unger, PhD, MS, a health services researcher and biostatistician at Fred Hutch and lead author of the study. “While we knew that patients play a significant role ... studies were derived solely from government-sponsored trials, the study authors used patient data from a diverse range of trial sponsors and care settings for this analysis. Importantly, the data included settings such as community hospitals, where a majority of U.S. cancer patients ...

Cancer Advocates Urge California Legislators to Increase Access to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings and Treatment, Tackle Illegal Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

... or underinsured individuals with income above 200% FPL do not qualify for EWC and BCCTP services and still may not have access to affordable health care. “Communities of color and people with limited income are less likely than others to receive timely cancer screenings and follow-up care, resulting in striking cancer disparities. For example, Black women are  40%  more likely to die from breast cancer despite lower incidence. ...

ACS CAN Honors Lives Touched by Cancer and Recognizes Legislative Champions at Annual Lights of Hope Ceremony

... who have faced cancer, which served as a visual reminder of the importance of continued investment in prevention, early detection and access to care. “Today’s event reflects what our work is ultimately about: honoring the lives touched by cancer and advancing policies that give ... imaging Pennsylvanians need to   rule out or detect breast cancer early has been a priority of mine. No one should have to delay life-saving care   because they cannot afford essential diagnostic imaging. Removing this cost barrier is an important step   forward for Pennsylvania and ... 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 ...

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