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Alabama Cancer Survivors Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

... survivors marked the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 43 rd annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of Alabama residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can we ... years ago by a federal judge who found that Big Tobacco had violated civil racketeering laws, lied to the American public for decades about the health effects of smoking and intentionally manipulated their products to make them more addictive. These corrective statements are a powerful ... products remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing more than 480,000 Americans and costing $289 billion in health care costs and lost productivity annually. In Alabama, tobacco is responsible for 3,183 deaths each year.   About ACS CAN The American Cancer ...

ACS CAN Report: Short-Term Insurance Coverage is Inadequate, Confusing and Expensive for Patients

... intended as a temporary bridge between comprehensive coverage options, these plans can deny or charge people more for coverage based on their health status, are exempt from covering essential health services, like prescription drugs or hospitalization, and can charge older people more than three times what they charge a younger person ... in the 6-month plan and $11,000 in the 3-month plan. In all cases, the enrollee would become ineligible for subsequent coverage of her cancer care in a short-term policy because her cancer diagnosis would be considered a pre-existing condition and would have to wait until the next open ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Welcomes Three New Members to the National Board of Directors

... of ACS CAN. "Our mission to reduce the cancer burden through public policy advocacy will be bolstered by the extensive cancer research, health care technology and health equity-related knowledge and expertise these advocates bring with them.” Roy Jensen, MD, Kansas City, KS – Dr. Jensen is the Vice ...

President’s FY24 Budget Prioritizes Funding for Cancer Research and Prevention

... the cancer burden nationwide in his FY24 budget through increased investment in accelerated research at the Advanced Research Projects Agency on Health (ARPA-H) and investment in cancer prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The budget also included modest increases for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, as well as a dedicated funding mechanism for the Cancer Moonshot initiative.    The following is a ... the advances we have made and will make in how we prevent, detect, treat and promote survivorship, equitable access to affordable, comprehensive care is imperative. Making marketplace subsidies permanent and closing the Medicaid coverage gap both play a pivotal role in achieving the ...

States Must Include Patients with Cancer on COVID-19 Vaccine Priority List

... organizations urge states to ensure all vaccine distribution strategies and decisions are developed in a transparent and ethical way by public health professionals free from bias based on political or commercial interests.   ASCO and ACS CAN also joined with more than 100 other cancer, scientific, and health care organizations in sending a letter today to President Biden underscoring the urgency of prioritizing access to a COVID-19 vaccine for patients ...

CEO of the American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Announces Transition Plans

... Board of Directors.   Knudsen’s strategy for improving lives, which was wholly endorsed by the Board of Directors, stands on a commitment to health equity, and improving lives through innovation and increased access to care.  Notable achievements under her tenure to date included establishment of the organization’s first ACS Chief Diversity Officer, significant ... of cancer research breakthroughs. Moreover, two mission aligned businesses were launched to support the ACS mission—a joint venture with Color Health, aimed at increasing uptake of cancer screening, and ACS LION, a training and certification program for cancer patient navigators.  Key ...

Survivor Views: Copay Assistance and Patient Navigation

... note at end). The margin of sampling error associated with a sample of this size is +/-2.8% at a 95% confidence level.  Key Findings: Cancer care is expensive and prescription drug costs are a challenge for nearly one-third of cancer patients and survivors (31%), with one-fifth having ... the survey. For this survey, a patient navigator was defined as follows: “Patient navigators help guide patients through the often-complicated health care system with the resources they need to get care. A patient navigator helps patients communicate with their healthcare providers so they get the information they need to make decisions about their health care. Patient navigators may also help patients set up appointments for doctor visits and medical tests and get financial, legal, and social ...

Maryland Cancer Group Urges State Legislators to Make Tobacco Control a Priority, Same Day as General Assembly Flavored Tobacco Hearing

... Big Tobacco relentlessly target our state’s youth. We cannot afford any delay tactics in Maryland—we need a bill that protects the health of our youth and constituents. It’s time to finally end the sale of all flavored tobacco products.” Related to the tobacco tax increase bill Collins said, “It’s a win-win-win for constituents’ health and the Maryland economy. If the bill is passed, it is projected to increase annual state revenue by $97.43 million and would decrease the long-term health care cost savings from adult and youth smoking by $1.11 billion. A $2 per pack cigarette tax increase is also estimated to decrease smoking in ...

2020 South Carolina Legislative Priorities

... 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 South Carolinians touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... the state breast and cervical cancer screening program for low-income uninsured and underinsured women administered by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. Colorectal Cancer: ACS CAN will work to maintain funding of $1 million for colorectal cancer screening, ...

Hawaii Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Day of Action to Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Tobacco Prevention and Fund Cancer Research

... from cancer," said Uri Martos, Kauai resident and state lead ambassador for ACS CAN in Hawaii. "If we’re going to eliminate cancer as a major health threat, we must ensure that public health policies such as strengthening tobacco control efforts and investing in lifesaving cancer research are top of mind for our legislators." ... and Prevention Trust Fund, which has successfully reduced the burden of tobacco in the state for more than 20 years, saving lives and health care costs. Lawmakers are considering House Bill 1296 that would dismantle this program’s stable funding, putting Hawaii’s tobacco control ...

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