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2012 NYS Legislative Session Wraps Up

... hole”).  The Governor proposed eliminating the program, but working with AARP, we convinced the Legislature to restore most of the funding. Health Insurance Exchange •    The Senate refused to take up legislation creating a health insurance exchange mandated by the Affordable Care Act, so the Governor created one by Executive Order.  The new exchange is a bare-bones affair, and many important policy decisions including ...

Review of New York's 2009 Legislative Session

... programs, but there will be fewer antismoking messages in the media and distribution of nicotine patches is being cut back. POLICY Access to Care for the Working Poor -- A major part of the ACS agenda at the state and national level is to make affordable, quality insurance available to everyone.  One significant success was getting the Legislature to expand the Family Health Plus program for working adults to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (which amounts to $22,000 for a single person).  If the federal ... off the insurance rolls. Young Adult Insurance (Bill No. A6030/A9036)-- Upwards of 800,000 New Yorkers between the ages of 19 and 29 don't have health insurance, because they can't afford individual coverage and/or they work in jobs that don't offer coverage.  This legislation offers a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Data Released Showing Link between Tobacco Use & Cancer Deaths in Erie County, NY

... that starts with removing flavored products, like menthol cigarettes, from the tobacco industry toolbox.” Dr. Andrew Hyland , Chair of Health Behavior and head of tobacco control programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center , said, “Every day we see patients coming ... the proposal to end the sale of all flavored products—including menthol cigarettes.” “New York has the opportunity to address a definitive health equity issue. Tobacco-related cancer mortality is higher among Black people than white people because of historically higher smoking ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

New Report Finds New Jersey Last in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention

...   TRENTON, NJ --December 8, 2015--A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and several public health partners once again points out that New Jersey is last in the country in spending on tobacco control and prevention.  The report, issued ... revenues for states to meet these recommended funding levels. Put simply: New Jersey is missing a tremendous opportunity to save lives and health care dollars by shortchanging proven programs to prevent kids from using tobacco and help those addicted to quit. “The Broken Promises report ...

New Report Finds New York 20th in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention

...   ALBANY, NY --December 8, 2015--A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and several public health partners once again points out that New York  is 20th in the country in spending on tobacco control and prevention.  The report, issued ... tobacco revenues for states to meet these recommended funding levels. Put simply: New York is missing a tremendous opportunity to save lives and health care dollars by shortchanging proven programs to prevent kids from using tobacco and help those addicted to quit. “The Broken Promises report ...

Got Milk (or Water)?

... 9, 2018, just as the California State Assembly is poised/voted on a landmark bill that leverages good nutrition as a new way to prevent major health issues.   Senate Bill 1192 has cleared every hurdle but the Assembly floor and a final vote could happen by next week. If the bill passes ... Passing and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in California, but also save millions in long-term health care costs.   To view the complete report and details on California’s grades, visit www.fightcancer.org/measure .   ACS CAN, the nonprofit, ...

Senate Passes Medicare Legislation Critical to Improving Access to Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Services for Seniors

... We will continue to push for the removal of this financial obstacle. Still, this bill represents a valuable step forward in improving access to care for Medicare beneficiaries and we urge President Bush to sign it into law.” Cancer disproportionately affects the elderly. “The Welcome to ... basis, can help reduce cancer incidence and mortality by enabling new Medicare beneficiaries to have a visit with a physician to discuss their health history, learn more about preventative health services and schedule screenings already covered by Medicare, including those for breast, cervical and colon cancer. The American Cancer ...

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