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Washington, D.C.— Oct. 13, 2017—The administration announced 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 from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “The administration’s decision to withhold funding to help individuals afford their health coverage will destabilize the ...

... aren't able to beat back strong public health policy the way they have in the past. Public health is prevailing with greater frequency in spite of a relentless industry foe. The latest example of this David versus Goliath outcome will directly benefit the citizens of Uruguay, and have far ... countries considering similar public health measures. In a decision late last week, an arbitration tribunal of the World Bank ruled Uruguay can require graphic warning labels covering 80 percent of the front and back of cigarette packs. The tribunal also ruled Uruguay can limit ... or promoting tobacco products. The Australia case was dismissed on procedural grounds but the defense in this dispute is reported to have cost $35 million. While the victories are cause for celebration, the lengthy disputes have both direct economic costs for the countries involved ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 18, 2013 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) together with 55 doctor and chronic disease groups sent a letter to the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Labor today, urging the administration to issue regulations or guidance that ensures that routine medical costs ... us through the advancement of medical knowledge, the groups wrote. To encourage participation and guarantee strong implementation of the routine cost provision, the letter goes on to request guidance on treatment of complications, defining meaningful access, so patients aren 't required to ...

... the past few weeks communicating their positions on important issues, including raising tax rates for high income earners, allowing an extension of the Bush era tax rates for families earning less than $250,000 annually and proposed funding cuts in federal health programs such as Medicare ... so called "fiscal cliff".  It is possible that Members may be required to stay in town during the holidays until a final deal is struck.   ACS CAN sent a letter to President Obama and Congressional leaders in the House of Representatives and the United States Senate to protect the fight ... study also found that annual deductibles more than doubled during the same period. In short, the analysis shows that rising premiums and higher cost sharing continue to strain the budgets of middle- and low-income families. If current trends continue, the average premium for family coverage ...