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Strong Protections for Cancer Patients to Take Effect Six Months After Signing of New Health Care Law

Provisions Will Improve Access to Care for Families Affected by Cancer Washington, D.C. – September 22, 2010 – Key provisions of the Affordable Care Act that will directly benefit cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are set to take effect tomorrow, six months ... tightly restricted to ensure that people with cancer get access to needed care. In all new plans, preventive coverage will be guaranteed and out-of-pocket costs will be eliminated for proven preventive services, giving people access to lifesaving screenings for breast, cervical, and ... focuses on keeping people well,” said John R. Seffrin, PhD, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society.  “Strong implementation of this law will break down barriers to care that have ...

17 Patient Groups Urge Swift Adoption of Plan to Increase Access to Coverage through Medicaid in Maine

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 1, 2018)—Today, 17 patient groups submitted a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Alex Azar, and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Seema Verma, urging ... access to cancer and diabetes screenings, immunizations and other preventive services that will prevent not only disease but also reduce the cost of health care for both enrollees and the state of Maine. “Increasing access to coverage through Medicaid improves the health of residents ... strongly urge HHS and CMS to approve the Amendment swiftly to increase access to care through Medicaid so that 70,000 low-income Maine residents can obtain quality and affordable health care coverage.”   American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network American Diabetes Association American ...

Hundreds of Patients, Survivors to Urge Lawmakers to Make Fight Against Cancer a Top National Priority

... cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district will unite to ask members of Congress to make the fight against cancer a top priority by funding cancer research and prevention programs. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is hosting its annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day to urge lawmakers to protect funding for cancer research and prevention programs and to ... avoided tobacco, maintained a healthy weight through diet and exercise and got recommended cancer screenings Palliative care is a proven cost-effective way of improving the quality of patient care at any stage of diagnosis. Research shows that cancer patients come to expect pain and ...

Governor Hochul Signs Game-Changing Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes, Quality of Life for New Yorkers

... including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing, which will enable more New Yorkers to access precision medicine treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better quality of life and potentially lower costs for patients facing cancer and other serious illnesses.   “ACS CAN is proud to see New York, a longstanding ... equity and medical innovation, join thirteen other states that have recently enacted similar legislation,” said Lisa Lacasse, President of ACS CAN. “This action ensures that New York will continue to pave the way in the fight against cancer and improve access to the most effective ...

Mother, Daughter Survive Cancer & Send Message to Lawmakers: Reduce the Burden of Cancer in New Jersey

... Ocean City local Jeanmarie Mason’s breast cancer returned and spread to her bones, her daughter Julie Groob also experienced a recurrence of her cervical cancer, bringing the two closer together than ever and uniting them in the fight against cancer. As volunteers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Jeanmarie and Julie were among key voices in securing a medical debt relief victory in 2024. The pair are approaching the legislative session ... save lives by funding the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program and advancing forthcoming legislation that aims to eliminate cost-sharing for prostate cancer screening for certain high-risk individuals,” said Julie. “Where we can’t prevent disease, we should equip ...

Advocates Set Sights on Improving Access to Cancer Care, Reducing Burden of Disease for Maryland Patients in 2025

The following is a statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Maryland Government Relations Director Lance Kilpatrick: “In 2024, Maryland state lawmakers heard from advocates across the disease spectrum and from every corner of the state, who united together to send a resounding message: improve access to lifesaving medication. Though the legislature did not advance the proposal to prohibit the use of copay accumulator adjustment programs, advocates are hopeful that lawmakers won’t miss the same opportunity in 2025. “Presently in Maryland, ...

Mississippi One of Only Two States Not Meeting Any Benchmarks on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Mississippi is one of only two states that failed to measure up to policy recommendations in any of the nine issue areas. The report was released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).   “This 16 th edition of the report shows that we must do more to reduce suffering and death from cancer. We have the power to make a ...

Report Finds Majority of States Falling Short on Laws and Policies that Prevent Cancer and Save Lives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 11, 2011 – A majority of states are falling short on legislative solutions to prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). In a year consumed by budget shortfalls and legislative challenges, many state legislatures missed opportunities to enact laws and policies ... Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, was released today at the National Conference of State Legislatures annual meeting in San Antonio, TX. The report finds that 24 states have reached benchmarks on none or only one of the five ...

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

... volunteer advocates from across the state during a virtual Cancer Action Day, hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). During online meetings and phone calls, the group urged their lawmakers to support policies to fight cancer in Hawaii. "Throughout this ... 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." Specifically, the group urged state lawmakers to:  Preserve funding for Hawaii’s successful tobacco prevention and control programs . Currently, the state spends $7.9 million each year on programs to reduce tobacco use—just 58% of the amount recommended by the CDC—while facing skyrocketing rates of youth e-cigarette use. Included in this funding is the Hawaii Tobacco ...

Documentary Film Highlights Early Days of COVID-19 Pandemic and Ongoing Impact on Black, Rural Communities in Alabama

... / Full Video (3:55) / Trailer (0:45) MONTGOMERY, AL – March 16, 2021 – A film by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) features the stories of those disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and stresses the importance of health insurance coverage for lower income individuals ... likely to get screened for cancer and are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at an advanced stage when survival is less likely, and the cost of care is higher. WHO: Film stars that can speak to COVID-19’s impact and the importance of Medicaid include: Dr. Carter, sole provider in ...

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