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Oklahoma’s Medicaid Waiver Puts Public Health at Risk

... of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “If approved, Oklahoma’s 1115 waiver would be detrimental to public health in the state. Current events have shone a spotlight on the importance of access to health insurance coverage, as well as the health disparities that exist when it comes to accessing health care in this country. Oklahoma’s waiver is a step in the wrong direction in addressing these problems. “The SoonerCare 2.0 application includes ...

Survey: Cancer Patients Increasingly Face COVID-19 Health Impact

Washington, D.C. —Cancer patients and survivors are finding it increasingly challenging to get necessary health care as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. Many are experiencing financial stress and mental health issues as they try to navigate the difficult health and economic environment.  An American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) ...

House Passes Legislation That Won’t Improve Health Outcomes

... to proven and necessary biomarker tests that can allow them to benefit from the right treatments at the right time – often leading to improved health outcomes, better quality of life, and ultimately cost savings – but this legislation falls short of those goals.  “Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and improve lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s specific type of cancer. ACS CAN had been excited about the opportunity to improve access to care for West ... 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 ...

10-27-11 Affordable Care Act Update

...             Final Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Rule Released           The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) late last week released the final rule for the Affordable Care Act's key health care delivery reform -- Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).  ACOs are groups of providers and hospitals that agree to come together to ... that the proposed rule released in March made it too difficult for physicians and hospitals to participate in the program, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) simplified the regulation by eliminating penalties and reducing administrative requirements. The rule could spur ...

Health Equity Legislation Urgently Needed Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Washington, D.C.—Legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today aims to improve access to quality health care for communities of color and decrease health disparities, such as those resulting in a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in these communities. The Health Equity and ...

9-22-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Senate Committee Finalizes Health Funding Bill   The Senate Appropriations Committee completed its work last night on its 2012 fiscal year (FY 2012) Labor-Health and Human Services (HHS) appropriations bill. Four Affordable Care Act (ACA) related amendments were offered. The first, and most significant, would have suspended implementation of the law, prohibited the use ...

9-22-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Senate Committee Finalizes Health Funding Bill   The Senate Appropriations Committee completed its work last night on its 2012 fiscal year (FY 2012) Labor-Health and Human Services (HHS) appropriations bill. Four Affordable Care Act (ACA) related amendments were offered. The first, and most significant, would have suspended implementation of the law, prohibited the use ...

9-22-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Senate Committee Finalizes Health Funding Bill   The Senate Appropriations Committee completed its work last night on its 2012 fiscal year (FY 2012) Labor-Health and Human Services (HHS) appropriations bill. Four Affordable Care Act (ACA) related amendments were offered. The first, and most significant, would have suspended implementation of the law, prohibited the use ...

9-22-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Senate Committee Finalizes Health Funding Bill   The Senate Appropriations Committee completed its work last night on its 2012 fiscal year (FY 2012) Labor-Health and Human Services (HHS) appropriations bill. Four Affordable Care Act (ACA) related amendments were offered. The first, and most significant, would have suspended implementation of the law, prohibited the use ...

12-15-11 Affordable Care Act Update

... Prevention and Public Health Fund Lobby Day   Today, more than 40 leading groups from the public health community, including ACS CAN, are on Capitol Hill participating in more than 70 meetings with members of Congress to remind them of the importance of the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Prevention and Public Health Fund was established under the Affordable Care Act and set an unprecedented investment to promote a healthy nation. This year, the Prevention Fund allocated $1 billion to communities in ...

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