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Cancer Advocates Urge Court to Protect Patients from Surprise Billing

WASHINGTON, D.C.— January 3, 2023 — Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will hear oral arguments in the case of Haller v. Health and Human Services (HHS) and decide whether or not to uphold the U.S. District Court’s ruling preserving the No Surprises Act ... prohibits patients from receiving surprise bills for unexpected out-of-network costs.  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) filed an amicus curiae, or friend-of-the-court, brief in the case in August, urging the circuit court to uphold the law and keep the lower ...

New US Preventive Services Task Force Draft Guidelines on Colorectal Cancer Lower Age to Start Screening, Will Save Lives if Finalized

... American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines released in 2018. Since that time, ACS and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) have urged the USPSTF to expedite its review cycle to take into account new scientific evidence that supports starting routine screening at age 45.  The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, ACS CAN President: “Research shows rates of colorectal cancer are increasing in young-and middle-aged populations, which spurred ACS to lower its recommended screening age to 45 in 2018. ... with ACA-compliant plans age 45-49 who previously were not eligible to get coverage for colorectal screenings will gain access at no cost. Knowing cost is a major barrier for patients getting screened, this change would help move our mission forward to end suffering and death ...

4-5-12 Affordable Care Act Update

In the States   ACS CAN and Society Divisions used the two year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and the Supreme Court hearing to educate the public about the ... . ACS CAN and Division state staff also continue to garner media coverage around their exchange implementation work. One great example of creative outreach occurred in New York , where they created an " exchangopoly " game board that garnered great media attention.  Read about the ...

4-5-12 Affordable Care Act Update

In the States   ACS CAN and Society Divisions used the two year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and the Supreme Court hearing to educate the public about the ... . ACS CAN and Division state staff also continue to garner media coverage around their exchange implementation work. One great example of creative outreach occurred in New York , where they created an " exchangopoly " game board that garnered great media attention.  Read about the ...

Public Health Groups Condemn Paterson's Tobacco Cut

... yet DRP cuts lifesaving Tobacco Control Program by more than $10 million Today, Gov. David Paterson and the State Legislature put the health of all New Yorkers at risk by cutting the Tobacco Control Program (TCP) appropriation by $10 million and mandating a clawback of 12.5 percent of ... of mid-year budget cuts," said Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ.  "Reducing tobacco use is a commitment, one that just can't be made when it's convenient and tossed aside when times are tough.  This program saves the state money over the long haul, slashing it will cost taxpayers dollars and some New Yorkers will pay for these cuts with their lives."   “New York has gone from being the nation’s leader in ...

Key Cancer Bill Passes Tennessee Legislature

... 24, 2024 – The Tennessee legislature passed HB 2954/SB 2883 Tuesday, becoming just the sixth state to pass a bill that would enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The state’s “PSA Screening For HIM” bill would eliminate cost-sharing for these lifesaving screenings, thus reducing barriers and increasing access to care for men over 40 who meet certain risk factors. ... to screenings. In response, Maddie Michael , Tennessee government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released the following statement: “This is a great opportunity for Tennessee to be a nationwide leader in legislation that helps reduce the ...

Cancer Patients Urge Congress to Include Critical Health Provisions in Reconciliation Package

... shown without question that access to comprehensive health coverage is essential to saving lives from cancer,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “For the millions of people who live in states that have not yet expanded Medicaid and for those who have been finally able to afford ... through the ACA marketplaces and nearly 4 million uninsured people would gain coverage. For cancer patients enrolled in Medicare the unlimited cost sharing for prescription drugs can render their care unaffordable. Capping the costs and allowing them to space out prescription co-payments ...

Washington State 's $1 Tobacco Tax Increase A Major Public Health Victory

... important public health victory will save more than 17,000 lives in Washington state,” said John R. Seffrin, PhD, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Raising tobacco taxes protects public health by reducing smoking and preventing youth from starting the habit. It also helps boost the ... by generating revenue and long-term health savings. We encourage more states to follow Washington’s lead.” ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, championed the tobacco tax increase in Washington to prompt current smokers to quit and prevent youth from ...

Cancer Advocates Rally to Increase Federal Cigarette Tax

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 24, 2007 -- A grassroots army of cancer advocates across the United States is flooding the offices of many U.S. House of Representative Democrats and Republicans with emails and ... of a significant federal cigarette tax increase to fund the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). "A significant increase in the cost of tobacco products will save hundreds of thousands of lives by preventing many children from starting to smoke and causing youth and adults to quit," said Daniel E. Smith, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). "But it is critical that the increase be large enough to have a meaningful impact on health. Every 10 percent increase in the price of a pack ...

Patients with Serious Illnesses Will Face Greater Barriers to Health Care Under Proposed Administration Guidance

... who purchase their health insurance coverage through the individual market. A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “On behalf of more than 1.7 million individuals who are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in America this year, ACS CAN shares the administration’s goal of achieving affordable health coverage; however that affordability cannot come at the cost of adequate coverage. “The intent of the law was to guarantee individuals had a minimum standard of health coverage adequate to treat a ...

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