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Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments in a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) opposing the 2025 Marketplace Integrity Proposed Rule and outlining the consequences it would have on potentially millions of people who get their coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace, including cancer patients, survivors, and those at risk of developing the disease, if finalized as drafted. If ... and shortening open enrollment periods, requiring burdensome paperwork and fees, and creating other barriers that would put affordable health insurance out of reach for up to 2 million people. Many of these restrictions would lead to gaps in coverage and delays in care, including ...

... Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association will testify before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the need for a healthcare system that better incorporates, coordinates and values quality and prevention. ... developing these deadly and costly diseases can benefit tremendously from proven community interventions, clinical services, early detection and health screenings. The return on investment for preventing chronic disease can be measured in terms of lives saved as well as reduced health care spending.  “While we have made great strides over the past two decades in reducing the rate of death from cancer, we are in danger of ...

... patients and their loved ones want to be able to live well with their cancer Š—– whether that life lasts weeks, months, or years. Palliative care is the medical specialty that can help. It focuses on improving quality of life for patients with serious illness and for their families through: Îà Pain and symptom management; Îà Communication and support to help patients and families make decisions about care and treatments; Îà Assistance for making transitions between care settings, such as hospital discharge and chronic care planning. People ... Palliative care also provides care for families and caregivers all the way through the patientŠ—Ès life. As the leading patient voice in the health care reform debate, ACS CAN is working to advance understanding about the importance of palliative care as an option to help drive ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  This week, Congress failed to advance a bipartisan year-end health care package that would have made a big difference in the fight against cancer. The bill included language based on the Nancy Gardner Sewell ... president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) reacting to Congress’ inability to pass a bipartisan year-end health care package:     “This week, Congress missed a tremendous opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer ...