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Administration Decision to Withhold CSR Payments Threatens Access to Affordable Health Insurance

... yesterday evening it will immediately end funding for cost sharing reductions (CSRs) that help low- and middle-income families afford their health coverage. The announcement follows an executive order issued earlier in the day encouraging the creation of association health plans and signaling a change in the rules governing the length and renewability of short-term catastrophic insurance plans.  A statement ... pay when they see their doctors and obtain treatment. Without those subsidies, many patients will not be able to afford to get their recommended care and could delay, or worse, forego necessary cancer early detection tests, treatment and follow-up care.   “Instead of taking actions to ...

A User-Friendly Animated Explanation of the Affordable Care Act

The Kaiser Family Foundation boils down the new health law in an easy-to-understand cartoon video. The 9-minute spot explains the problems with the current health care system, the changes that are happening now, and the big changes coming in the future. A User-Friendly Animated Explanation of the Affordable ...

Stimulus Bill A Good Down Payment on Important Public Health Priorities

... D.C. -- February 13, 2009 -- “The House of Representatives today passed a stimulus bill containing $10 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), $1 billion for prevention, and critical funding for maintaining access to health care, provisions that can benefit both the physical and financial well-being of countless Americans. “The significant increase in funding for ...

Survey: COVID-19 Affecting Patients’ Access to Cancer Care

Washington, D.C.—Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic ... services to determine if a patient’s cancer had grown or returned (20%); access to supportive services, including physical therapy or mental health care (20%); and access to surgical procedures (8%). Among just the respondents who remain in active treatment, more than a quarter (27%) ...

Survey: COVID-19 Affecting Patients’ Access to Cancer Care

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  — Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic ... Emily Ogden, Tennessee government relations director for ACS CAN. “This pandemic has shined a light on how important access to care quality health care is for all Tennesseans. This pandemic has caused unexpected financial hardships, and reduced hospital capacity for cancer screenings ...

KOMO News Interview: Protecting Access to Care

... Gov. Jay Inslee, along with doctors, nurses, and patients in the lobby of Swedish Hospital Issaquah to plead their case to save the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as Obamacare. About 750,000 people in the Evergreen State are currently covered under the ACA. The number of uninsured ... replacing it." Inslee's statements came the same day the GOP-run Senate approved a budget to clear the way  to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law . The vote came after a seven-hour marathon session, around 1:30 am EST. "We must act quickly to bring relief to the American people," ...

Survey: COVID-19 Affecting Patients’ Access to Cancer Care

TACOMA, Wash.—Cancer patients and those who’ve recently completed treatment are finding it challenging to get necessary health care amid the COVID-19 pandemic and many are experiencing financial stress trying to afford care in an increasingly difficult economic ... COVID-19 will have on their ability to get care, a concern that is especially prevalent among patients in active treatment (40%).  Access to health care is more important than ever, and patient groups are working together to ask Congress and the administration to act on policy changes ...

Robbinsdale Resident Addresses Cancer Care Costs in Congressional Briefing

... briefing comes just one day before the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in California v. Texas to evaluate the constitutionality of the health care law, a law that contains numerous patient protections the have improved access to affordable, quality health care for those with pre-existing conditions including cancer. Speakers discussed the potential impact of the outcome of the case could ...

11.24.14 News Release: Palliative Care Collaborative Announced

... Release November 24, 2014 For media inquiries, contact: Marc Kaplan – 518-796-1038 (cell)  [email protected] New York State Palliative Care Collaborative Announced to Promote Improved Quality of Life for Those with Chronic or Life-Limiting Illnesses Albany, NY-November 24, 2014--Thanksgiving is a time when families gather and appreciate their blessings.  Health care professionals often recommend this time of year to have frank, honest discussions with loved ones about appropriate care for those living with chronic and serious health conditions.  That’s why the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ...

Legislature Stands Up for Musicians and Hospitality Worker’s Health

... positioned to meet the needs of the people in their communities. Communities should be able to pass laws that are proven to promote good health and well-being for their residents, including comprehensive smoke-free laws.  “ACS CAN thanks the legislature for passing this important ... 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 ...

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