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New Legislation Would Make It Easier for Patients to Participate in Clinical Trials

... clarifies that such support by sponsors is permitted under anti-kickback laws. In addition, the legislation would allow the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide grants for community education, outreach and recruitment activities to enable greater clinical trial ... who currently are underrepresented in clinical trials. Grant-eligible activities would include working with local trial sites like community health centers, training health care personnel and clinical trial investigators, engaging community stakeholders to encourage clinical trial participation and fostering ...

2026 Tennessee Legislative Session Summary

... (ACS CAN) worked with the Tennessee General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact ... quit. This session, we made progress in the fight against cancer by prioritizing the following policies:     Ensuring Access to Quality Care  Access to Biomarker Testing: ACS CAN advocated for improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing. Progress in improving cancer ... in treatment. To address this, we helped champion  legislation  to get more patients insured by TennCare and the state employee health plan the right treatment at the right time. The bill passed nearly unanimously, with strong bipartisan support.     Cancer Prevention ...

ACTION | It’s Time to Restart Cancer Clinical Trials

As America begins its recovery from the COVID pandemic, there is an important part of our health care system that remains stalled – cancer clinical trials.   When COVID struck, federally-funded clinical trials were immediately halted as it ...

Gov. Parson Should Continue to Honor His Commitment to the Will of Missouri Voters

... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...

ACS CAN Volunteers Work to fight childhood cancer

... in the White House Cancer Moonshot Childhood Cancer Forum, where experts and officials discussed the importance of innovation and decreasing health disparities in pediatric cancer care.  We also attended the 14th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit hosted by Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), M.D., Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Rep. Mike Kelly ...

Cancer Advocates Call on Congressional Leadership to Advance Swift, Comprehensive Solution for Continued Drug Shortages

... drug shortage crisis continues to have a significant impact on cancer patients. One in every 10 cancer patients and survivors report impacts to care, a majority of whom have had difficulties finding substitute medications (68%) and cited treatment delays (59%), according to a recent survey ... there are 16 oncology drugs listed in the shortage , a number of which don’t have an effective alternative and have led to worse health outcomes for cancer patients.   The full text of the letter can be read here.   0 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Issues ...

LOCALS USE CREATIVITY TO FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

... for their support of the organization’s mission. “Every person here has helped contribute to our ability to increase research, access to care, and improved quality of life for cancer patients – simply by picking up their paint brushes, they are making a difference in the fight ... 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 ...

Cancer Community to Host Panel Discussion on Research in Wisconsin

... the innovations of local cancer researchers, explore how new therapies are developing and discuss what it could mean for the future of cancer care WHO:              Carmen Bergom, M.D., Ph.D. – assistant professor, department of radiation oncology, Medical College of ... 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 ...

In a victory for cancer patients, new Medicare ruling protects timely drug access for current patients

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its final ruling on changes to Medicare Part D regarding cancer patients’ access to lifesaving drugs. ... HHS ruling, current cancer patients with Medicare Part D won’t have to worry that their specialized cancer drug won’t be covered. “Cancer care is a race against time. We are glad HHS and Secretary Azar listened to the countless patients who voiced their serious concern over the ...

ACS CAN Calls on Congress to Reject Cuts; Draft Full Appropriations Bills That Include Increases to Protect Cancer Patients

... 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, ...

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