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ACS CAN Urges Gov. Justice to Oppose Graham-Cassidy Repeal Bill, Support Continued Bipartisan Efforts to Stabilize Health Care Markets

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Sept. 19, 2017 — Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to Gov. Jim Justice, calling on him to oppose a new proposal to repeal and replace the current health care law offered by Sens. ... safety-net that provided health care coverage to , including children, pregnant women, families, seniors and individuals with disabilities. Out of that number, West Virginians gained lifesaving health care coverage because the state expanded its Medicaid program. Currently, residents ... by approximately $554 million in 2026. The letter goes on to note, “In addition, the bill eliminates the marketplace premium subsidies and cost sharing subsidies, effectively shutting down the individual insurance marketplace. Finally, the bill would roll back important essential ...

Arizona House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Increase Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments

Phoenix, Ariz. – Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients ... The following is a statement from Brian Hummell, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Arizona: “Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and save lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual condition. This legislation will help dismantle cost barriers and bring the promise of precision medicine to cancer patients and survivors no matter their income, race or where they live. “ACS ...

ACS CAN Issues New Recommendations to Increase Access to Cancer Biomarker Testing

Washington, D.C.– The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released new policy recommendations today to increase uptake of biomarker testing and advance the use of precision medicine in cancer care. The recommendations follow the release of new data that shows access is not keeping up with innovation when ...

Guest Blog: ACS CAN Volunteer Joins HHS Secretary for Families Week Teleconference

I am pleased to share the following guest blog from Amy Wilhite, an ACS CAN volunteer from Marblehead, Ohio, caregiver to her a cancer survivor daughter, Taylor, and courageous advocate for access to meaningful healthcare for cancer patients and survivors. This afternoon, Amy joined Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to discuss the ACAŠ—'s critical patient protections and the importance of obtaining coverage by ... a disease such as cancer. The law also means I can get my annual mammogram, and others can get recommended prevention like a colonoscopy at no cost to us. Living in northern Ohio, we are no stranger to those who question the benefits of the law. But my family wonŠ—'t shy away when ...

Report Documents Stalled Progress in Passage of Effective Tobacco Control Efforts

... Progress in Statewide Comprehensive Smoke-Free Laws and Cigarette Excise Taxes United States, 2000-2014, is featured in this week 's issue of the journal, Preventing Chronic Disease . The report found tremendous progress in state tobacco policies between 2000-2009 when 46 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.) increased cigarette excise taxes; boosting the national average for state cigarette taxes by $0.92 per pack. However, during the ... statewide smoke-free laws stalled in recent years, California became the latest state to enact a comprehensive smoke-free law in May 2016. ACS CAN is committed to working in individual communities to help pass smoke-free policies at the local level. Clearly the country has made significant ...

ACS CAN Urges Gov. Ducey to Support Bipartisan Efforts to Stabilize Health Care Markets

The Honorable Doug Ducey State of Arizona 1700 W Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Dear Governor Ducey, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is the nation’s largest patient advocacy organization, dedicated to eliminating ... in Medicaid support to your state over the next decade and beyond.  In addition, the bill eliminates the marketplace premium subsidies and cost sharing subsidies effectively shutting down the marketplace created under current law.  Finally, the bill would roll back important essential ...

7 Reasons Why Lights of Hope Matters to our Volunteers

By: Priyanka Konanur Photos courtesy of Hyacinth Burrowes, Paul Adam and Elisabeth Drabkin   Lights of Hope is the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s signature fundraising event dedicated to honoring those who have been touched by ... y has battled cancer. When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you start to see the limitations of treatment, insurance and legislation. ACS CAN fights to make the n ecessary changes a priority a nd I couldn't be happier to support this cause.” –Hyacinth Burrowes, Florida  As the ...

ACS CAN Expert Testifies About Need to Preserve Critical Pre-Existing Condition Protections in Health Care Law

... 29, 2019—Preserving critical protections for cancer patients, survivors and all those with pre-existing medical conditions will be the focus of a House Ways and Means Committee hearing Tuesday.  Committee members will hear testimony from Keysha Brooks-Coley, vice president for federal advocacy at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), along with that of other health policy experts and patients. Brooks-Coley will share with the committee how the patient protections included in the Affordable Care ...

ACS CAN Urges Gov. Fallin to Support Bipartisan Efforts to Stabilize Health Care Markets

The following letter was delivered to Gov. Mary Fallin's office on Sept. 20, 2017. The Honorable Mary Fallin Office of the Governor 203 State Capitol 2300 Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 212 Oklahoma City, OK  73105   Dear Governor Fallin, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is the nation’s largest patient advocacy organization, dedicated to eliminating ... in Medicaid support to your state over the next decade and beyond.  In addition, the bill eliminates the marketplace premium subsidies and cost sharing subsidies effectively shutting down the marketplace created under current law. Finally, the bill would roll back important essential ...

ACS CAN Urges Gov. Haslam to Support Bipartisan Efforts to Stabilize Health Care Markets

The following letter was delivered to Gov. Bill Haslam's office on Sept. 20, 2017.   The Honorable William Haslam Office of the Governor Tennessee State Capitol Nashville, TN 37243-0001   Dear Governor Haslam, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is the nation’s largest patient advocacy organization, dedicated to eliminating ... in Medicaid support to your state over the next decade and beyond.  In addition, the bill eliminates the marketplace premium subsidies and cost sharing subsidies effectively shutting down the marketplace created under current law. Finally, the bill would roll back important essential ...

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