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11-17-11 Affordable Care Act Update

... due to Thanksgiving.   Litigation   The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear arguments in lawsuits challenging the Affordable Care Act. The announcement signals that the nation could receive the clarity so urgently needed around whether the law, and the critical patient ... in their current form.   The central issue is whether Congress exceeded its constitutional authority by requiring most Americans to purchase health insurance coverage - the so-called "individual mandate." The requirement is what makes key provisions that ACS CAN fought to include in the ... premiums to unaffordable levels in response to a diagnosis.   ACS CAN fought to include these key provisions in the law to expand access to health care for people with cancer and their families. That support was based on the Society's peer-reviewed studies showing that the uninsured are ...

11-17-11 Affordable Care Act Update

... due to Thanksgiving.   Litigation   The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear arguments in lawsuits challenging the Affordable Care Act. The announcement signals that the nation could receive the clarity so urgently needed around whether the law, and the critical patient ... in their current form.   The central issue is whether Congress exceeded its constitutional authority by requiring most Americans to purchase health insurance coverage - the so-called "individual mandate." The requirement is what makes key provisions that ACS CAN fought to include in the ... premiums to unaffordable levels in response to a diagnosis.   ACS CAN fought to include these key provisions in the law to expand access to health care for people with cancer and their families. That support was based on the Society's peer-reviewed studies showing that the uninsured are ...

11-17-11 Affordable Care Act Update

... due to Thanksgiving.   Litigation   The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear arguments in lawsuits challenging the Affordable Care Act. The announcement signals that the nation could receive the clarity so urgently needed around whether the law, and the critical patient ... in their current form.   The central issue is whether Congress exceeded its constitutional authority by requiring most Americans to purchase health insurance coverage - the so-called "individual mandate." The requirement is what makes key provisions that ACS CAN fought to include in the ... premiums to unaffordable levels in response to a diagnosis.   ACS CAN fought to include these key provisions in the law to expand access to health care for people with cancer and their families. That support was based on the Society's peer-reviewed studies showing that the uninsured are ...

ACS CAN holds policy forum on palliative care

On October 13,2016 a Policy Forum on Palliative Care that brought together key leaders and decision makers in business, education, medical research, cancer care, government, and health policy.  This event helped to unite those in Maryland who are fighting to end cancer. Thank you to Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer ... of Federal Relations, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.  Dr. Christopher Kearney, Medical Director of Palliative Medicine, MedStar Health Lisa Cook, Medical Oncology Nurse, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health in Easton, Marylan Thanks also to Dr. Kevin Cullen, ...

Public Health Advocates Decry Failure of ‘Tobacco 21’ Legislation

... lead to smoking combustible cigarettes. “Preventing children and young adults from smoking is the best way to reduce the death, disease, and health care costs that come with this addiction. According to the Institute of Medicine, implementing tobacco 21 policies nationwide could reduce youth smoking initiation by as much as 25 percent, decrease overall tobacco use by 12 percent and save millions in health care costs. “Despite today’s legislative action, this fight is far from over. While this is an unfortunate setback, our advocates will ...

Pennsylvania Tobacco Tax Increase a Victory for Public Health

... Action Network Phone: (888) 227-6446 Ext. 8601 E-mail: [email protected]   Pennsylvania Tobacco Tax Increase a Victory for Public Health By Increasing Taxes on Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco Products, Pennsylvania Lawmakers Will Save Lives and Protect Kids   Harrisburg, PA ... tobacco’s newest lifelong customers and save lives. ACS CAN is grateful to all the state lawmakers that supported this common-sense, public health policy.” “It is truly terrific news for Pennsylvania’s kids and health that the Legislature has voted to increase the cigarette tax by ... save lives, but money too, said David Greineder, AHA government relations director. “Combined with at least $2.19 billion in long-term health care cost savings from the cigarette tax, the increases will have a tremendous positive impact both on the state budget and for health care ...

Legislation Puts Louisianans at Risk, Undermines Proven Health Strategies

... having died of COVID-19, lawmakers should support workplace safety by encouraging vaccinations – not limiting them. As leading national health organizations whose top priority is the safety of those with cancer and other chronic illnesses, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action ... “The prohibitions in this bill would slow, perhaps even prevent, the protection of cancer patients, even where it is needed most – in health care settings. Legislation that undermines employer vaccination requirements will impede our ability to protect our constituents who are ...

Patients Would Pay More for Less Coverage Under Senate Health Bill

Washington, D.C., June 22, 2017—Based on a preliminary read of the Senate health bill released today, the proposed legislation appears to significantly weaken the ability of millions of cancer patients, survivors and those at risk for the disease to find and afford adequate, meaningful health care coverage. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, follows: “Preliminary analysis of the Senate bill released today shows ...

Doctors ask for statewide approach to patient care

Kalispell doctors are keeping their eyes on a state legislative bill that would set goals for how health facilities provide care to patients with a chronic illness beyond filling their immediate medical needs. House Bill 285 states that people facing complex, chronic health issues that affect their quality of life should be able to use palliative care, or supportive care, throughout their treatment. Dr. Leah ...

New Iberia Council Stands Up for Resident’s Health

... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ... the New Iberia council has taken steps to protect citizens from the dangers of secondhand smoke. New Iberia Council Stands Up for Resident’s Health ...

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