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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

House Relief Bill Provides Patients More Options for Affordable Health Care Coverage

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House of Representatives will soon consider legislation to increase access to health coverage for millions of Americans, including cancer patients and survivors, as part of its pandemic relief package. House Committees are currently considering and will ... provide essential services during this time. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “Ensuring people have access to comprehensive health care is critical as the nation continues to deal with the ongoing coronavirus ...

Proposed Medicare Rule Likely to Limit Cancer Patients’ Access to Necessary Prescription Drugs

... patients would likely be among those most affected by a proposed rule tying certain Medicare Part B drug reimbursement rates to that of foreign countries. According to comments filed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), 35 of the 50 drugs listed under the interim final “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) rule are used for treating cancer. While the rule’s ... which could harm patient health outcomes. Additionally, the rule may prompt drug makers to increase prices on non-Part B drugs resulting in cost shifting rather than cost savings. For these reasons ACS CAN urges the Biden administration to rescind the interim final rule. Read the full ...

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2009 Legislative Agenda & Talking Points     Issue Overview: Access to Care/Catamount Health   Studies show that lack of adequate insurance affects cancer outcomes. To win the fight against cancer, all Vermonters should have access to affordable, quality health ... The real tragedy is that many colon cancer deaths occur needlessly, as they could be prevented with regular screenings.    Colonoscopies can cost $3,000 for an individual living in Vermont and often insurance only covers a portion of the costs forcing many to pay substantial amounts ...

Louisiana Elected Officials Increase Access to Care for Cancer Patients

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Kimberly Hughes Baton Rouge, LA –“The Louisiana legislature recently passed legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients through co-pay accumulator legislation and the expansion of coverage for biomarker testing.  “Many cancer patients have difficulty affording the cost of their prescription drugs. In a co-pay accumulator program, co-pay assistance would not count toward the patients’ out-of-pocket costs. ...

Historic Senate Vote Brings Families Affected by Cancer One Step Closer to Comprehensive Health Care Reform

... nation’s ‘sick care’ system after the Senate today passed comprehensive health reform legislation. “The legislation includes a number of strong provisions that would significantly improve the health care system for cancer patients by refocusing the system to emphasize prevention; guaranteeing quality, affordable coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions; reducing the cost burden on families; eliminating lifetime coverage limits; covering routine health costs for those who enroll in clinical trials; and emphasizing patients’ quality of life. “As the leading voice of patients in the debate, ACS CAN raised concerns about the negative impact of annual benefit limits on many cancer patients, and those concerns were heard. The Senate bill ...

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