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Federal Update   Essential Benefits   The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is expected to release its final report on essential health benefits on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, is unlikely to release a final rule until May 2012.  The Affordable Care Act required the IOM to ... during its fall term, with a decision expected before the Supreme Court adjourns for the summer of 2012. The American Cancer Society and ACS CAN filed as "friends of the court" at the appellate level, along with the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association to ...

... the tax on cigarettes by $1 per pack and increased the tax some other tobacco products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supported the $1 cigarette tax increase oproven to reduce tobacco use, save lives and reduce health care costs. ACS CAN was also working with lawmakers to amend the bill to include a tax on e-cigarettes given the alarming rates of use among teens. "Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death, and Wyoming struggles with high smoking rates among adults and teens. ... price increase on other tobacco products, Wyoming residents will continue to bear the burden of low tobacco prices and the high taxpayer cost of treating tobacco-related disease." Research shows that regular and significant increases in the tax on tobacco products is one of the most ...

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network President Chris Hansen follows: "Extending the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan will give tens of thousands of people with a history of cancer or another serious disease the security of knowing they will not face a costly gap in coverage on Jan. 1 if they ... Extending coverage under PCIP gives patients valuable additional time to select the marketplace plan that best meets their unique needs." ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions ...

... Priorities Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold public policy solutions that promote cancer prevention, increase early detection of cancer, expand access to quality, affordable health care, reduce disparities and advance health equity. State and local lawmakers’ decisions impact the lives of those affected by cancer. In 2024, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with members of the Arkansas Legislature to prioritize state and local legislative and regulatory efforts that provide ... will also support policies that encourage more copay only plans, place limits on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, and ensure that all cost-sharing payments are counted.  Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Breast and Cervical Cancer: ACS CAN will advocate to maintain funding of ...