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New Survey: Utilization Management Delays Cancer Care; Leads to More Stress and Contributes to Worse Outcomes

Washington, D.C.—March 28, 2019—A new nationwide survey of cancer patients, caregivers and doctors details the negative effects insurance utilization management policies in private insurance have had on ... Part D’s “six protected classes” prescription drug coverage policy go into effect. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released the survey Thursday, which showed 1 in 3 (34%) cancer patients and more than half (56%) of doctors reported having to wait for an ... prior authorization (96%), mandatory generic substitution (90%), quantity limits on prescription drugs dispensed (89%) and having to use a lower-cost drug first in what’s often known as “fail first” or “step therapy” (88%). Patients and caregivers reported that utilization ...

Connecticut House Passes Budget with Historic Tobacco Control Funding

... state Tobacco Control and Health Trust Fund to fund critical tobacco prevention and cessation efforts. This budget investment comes after years of spending no money on tobacco control efforts in the state. The following statement can be attributed to Bryte Johnson, Connecticut government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): "After years of the state investing zero dollars to reduce the devastating toll of tobacco use and protect Connecticut youth from Big Tobacco, ACS CAN is ...

Affordable Cancer Care is Past Due

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)’s video campaign highlights the urgent need for Congress to take action on public policies to increase access to quality, affordable cancer ... and survivors. ACS CAN urges Congress to prioritize affordable cancer care and make increased Affordable Care Act subsidies permanent; cap out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D; and close the Medicaid coverage gap. Taking action is past due. Affordable Cancer Care is Past Due (Video) Video of affordable_cancer_care_is_past_due   Affordable Cancer Care is Past Due (Print) Download PDF   Affordable Cancer Care is Past Due ...

Wyoming Cancer Advocates Unite at the Capitol to Push for $1 Tobacco Tax Increase

... in Cheyenne on Tuesday, Feb. 13 for the annual "Cancer Day at the Capitol" hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN. The group will urge their lawmakers to pass a $1 tobacco tax increase in Wyoming that will save lives, reduce health care costs, and raise ... revenue. Advocates will urge lawmakers to support the Revenue Committee’s House Bill 43 to increase Wyoming’s tobacco tax by $1 per pack of cigarettes with an equal price increase on other tobacco products like smokeless tobacco. The bill will be introduced this week.   Tobacco is the no. 1 cause of preventable death in Wyoming. Each year, 800 residents die from a tobacco-related illness and nearly 30 percent of all cancer deaths in the ...

Presidential Address Underscores Necessity to Fix Broken Health Care System

... affected by cancer will be closely monitoring President Obama’s address to Congress tonight with the hope that it returns the focus of the health care debate to those who would benefit most -- patients. “Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones know too well the gaps that exist in the broken ‘sick care’ system, which charges millions of people far more than they can afford for lifesaving care and often denies coverage to those with pre-existing conditions. “Half of people under 65 with a history of cancer ...

OPED-Health care reform that's good for Maine

... pay an extra $1,100 per year in premiums to support a broken system with 46 million uninsured. And soaring costs harm the competitiveness of American businesses in the global economy and eat up a larger chunk of our gross domestic product every year. We have the most expensive health care system in the world. Our country spends almost 50 percent more per ... Making matters worse, there is a severe shortage of health care providers in our state, and this number will continue to decrease unless we can develop a reimbursement system that will not drive our providers out of business and, ultimately, out of Maine altogether. In the end, we must ...

2023 Arkansas Legislative Priorities

... Legislative Priorities Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Arkansas residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2023 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Arkansas Legislature on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance ... will also support policies that encourage more copay only plans, place limits on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, and ensure that all cost-sharing payments are counted.  Palliative Care: ACS CAN will work to improve cancer patients’ quality of life by creating a Palliative Care ...

Senate Votes to Raise Tobacco Taxes, Increase Health Care Coverage for Children

Statement of Daniel E. Smith, President, American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- August 3, 2007 -- "Just one day after the House gave the nationwide cancer community a major win, the Senate delivered a victory of its own with a strong bipartisan vote. The legislation approved last night will save lives by substantially increasing the federal cigarette tax ...

House Subcommittee to Vote on Bills to Halt Damaging Insurance Rule Changes; Preserve Pre-Existing Condition Protections

Washington, D.C. - Today the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health is considering a series of bills that would stabilize and strengthen the health insurance market and decrease the number of uninsured by improving the ability of people with pre-existing conditions to obtain and afford comprehensive health coverage. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) continues to work to ensure patients with serious illnesses like cancer have access to affordable, meaningful coverage. Specifically, the ... and preserve access to meaningful health coverage for patients, the subcommittee is examining proposals to improve patient access to lower cost drug therapies through a number of bills including the Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act of 2019. The ...

10-12-12 Affordable Care Act Update

... dozen governors have indicated they will expand their programs, while several others have expressed their intention to opt out. Regardless, ACS CAN anticipates a significant number of state legislatures will debate, discuss and vote on the issue during their 2013 legislative sessions.    With the assistance of ACS CAN state ... including tax credits,  premium rating reforms, and administrative simplification.  (The impact of the essential health benefits package on cost could not be estimated because too little information is available at this time.)  As always, thank you for all you do every day to support ...

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