House Committee Focuses on Public Health with Increased Tobacco Tax, Greater Access to Affordable Health Care
The House Ways and Means Committee is expected to vote today on legislation that if enacted would greatly improve public health.
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House Committee Votes on Policies to Improve Health Care Affordability and Availability for Millions of Americans
Washington, D.C.—The House Energy and Commerce Committee will vote today on legislation that would greatly improve the availability and affordability of health care for millions of Americans.
Cancer Advocates Highlight Innovations in Research and Cancer Early Detection at ACS CAN Idaho Policy Forum on Sept. 15
This year roughly 10,240 Idahoans will be diagnosed with cancer. Thanks in part to advances in cancer research and treatment, we are saving more lives than ever.
Leading Patient Advocacy Organizations Urge South Dakotans to Support Medicaid Expansion to Provide Health Care to More than 42,000 Residents
Patient advocacy organizations including AARP South Dakota, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Heart Association, South Dakota State Medical Association and the South Dakota Nurses Association have united to launch South Dakotans Decide Healthcare, an effort to let South Dakota voters determine if the state should expand Medicaid health care coverage to more than 42,000 of their fellow lower-income residents.
President Biden Urges Capping Medicare Patient Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs as Part of Prescription Pricing Policies
Today the president called on Congress to bring down patient prescription drug costs, an issue of critical importance to cancer patients. Among the provisions the president outlined was establishing an annual cap on Medicare enrollees’ out-of-pocket expenses.
Administration Rescinds Medicare Rule That Risked Limiting Patient Access to Cancer Drugs
Late last week the administration rescinded a proposed rule that would have tied the price of select Medicare Part B drugs to that of foreign countries. Of the 50 drugs selected for participation under the Most Favored Nation rule, 35 would have been cancer drugs.
Over Two Dozen Patient Groups and Partners Call for a National Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
More than two dozen patient groups and health care partners are joining forces to call for a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program, including caregiving leave.
Governor Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Precision Treatment for Cancer Patients
SPRINGFIELD, IL – “Last week, Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients by expanding coverage for biomarker testing.
Missouri Supreme Court Overturns Circuit Court Ruling on Medicaid Expansion
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit to force the state to implement Medicaid expansion. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
Bill Introduced in US House of Representatives Extends Medicaid Coverage in US Territories
U.S. Reps. Darren Soto (D-FL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation that will be considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee today to extend funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The legislation is supported by House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA).