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U.S. Senate Passes Health Care Reform Legislation

... to affordable, quality care and significantly improve the health care system for cancer patients and their families.   As the leading voice of patients in the debate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network SM (ACS CAN) worked with lawmakers from both parties to ensure the bill meets the needs of people with cancer by:   •         Elevating the ... prevention; •         Guaranteeing quality, affordable coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions; •         Reducing the cost burden on families; •         Covering routine health costs for those who enroll in clinical trials; and •         ...

Key Cancer Screening Bill Passes Delaware Legislature

The Delaware legislature has passed HS 1 of HB 302, becoming just the 8 th state to take action to enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The bill would eliminate cost-sharing for these lifesaving screenings, thus reducing barriers and increasing access to prostate cancer screenings for men over 40 who meet ... risk factors. The legislation awaits Governor Carney’s consideration. Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO Prostate Cancer are urging the governor to deliver a win to men across Delaware and sign the bill as soon as possible. It’s ...

Finance Committee Vote Moves Process Forward Toward Enacting Health Reform; Affordability Concerns for Cancer Patients Still Prevail

WASHINGTON, DC -- October 13, 2009 -- “The Senate Finance Committee’s approval today of health care legislation brings Congress one step closer to enacting meaningful reform that will benefit families affected by cancer and other ... reform this year, as the House and Senate prepare for floor debate on the issue. “The Finance Committee bill takes important steps to remove cost barriers to care by ending arbitrary annual and lifetime caps on benefits, reducing or eliminating co-pays for preventive services including mammograms and colonoscopies, and limiting premium rating based on health status and age. “However, ACS CAN remains concerned that middle-income families could be forced to pay more than 25 percent of their annual income on premiums and out-of-pocket ...

Legislature’s Missed Opportunity To Reduce Smoking, Save Lives

The following statement can be attributed to Nick Faustman, Nebraska government relations director American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. “The legislature failed to stand up for Nebraska’s children and against the interests of Big Tobacco. We are deeply disappointed that the legislature did not take the opportunity to raise the state’s cigarette tax before ending session for the year and therefore failed to take full advantage of the opportunity to help the people of Nebraska. It would have been a win-win-win for Nebraskans. “Increasing the cigarette tax by a $1.50 per ...

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 ...

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 ...

Poll Results: Pennsylvania Medicaid Expansion

... Medicaid [Harrisburg, PA] – Nov. 7, 2013 – Public opinion polling released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows that registered voters in Pennsylvania strongly agree that the state should accept federal funds that are available to broaden access to health coverage through Medicaid. By a margin of 65 percent to 25 percent, Pennsylvania voters support such a move, which would provide more 520,000 low-income Pennsylvanians with access to lifesaving preventive care and treatments for cancer and other serious diseases. The poll, conducted by a bipartisan pair of polling firms, Perry Undem and GS Strategy Group, reflects strong public support for Pennsylvania to make Medicaid coverage available to ...

Governor Phil Scott Proclaims March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

... Phil Scott will proclaim March 2017 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by issuing a statewide proclamation. Gov. Scott’s support is part of a nationwide movement led by the patient advocacy organizations working towards the goal of all 50 states acknowledging March as Colorectal ... colon cancer, yet more than one in three Americans is not getting screened as recommended The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Gov. Scott for bringing attention to a disease expected to kill approximately 50,000 people in the United States this year.  ... In Congress, legislation has been filed to ensure those at risk of colon cancer are not avoiding potentially lifesaving screenings due to cost. The Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act (H.R. 1017) aims to close a loophole in Medicare that allows seniors to be charged ...

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 ...

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 ...

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