Access to Health Care Press Releases
Patients with Serious Illnesses Will Face Greater Barriers to Health Care Under Proposed Administration Guidance
The administration released guidance today to give states expanded authority to offer less comprehensive plans to individuals who purchase their health insurance coverage through the individual market.
New Health Disparities Chartbook Illustrates Inequities in Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Survivorship
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released a publication today to illustrate health disparities across the cancer continuum and discuss public policy strategies to address those disparities. Cancer Disparities: A Chartbook illustrates the scope of cancer disparities that exist in the United States.
Oregon Cancer Policy Luncheon to Address Cost of Breast Cancer in The State
On Friday, October 26, ACS CAN will host its annual policy forum in Oregon. This year's event focuses on the pressing issues surrounding the cost of breast cancer across different types of insurance.
Senate Rejects Resolution to Halt Short-Term Insurance Changes and Preserve Patient Protections
Today the U.S. Senate rejected a resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would have prevented the extension and expansion of short-term limited duration health insurance plans (STLD) as allowed under a new rule from the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury.
Ninth Annual Research Breakfast Brings Cancer Experts Together to Discuss Current State of Clinical Trials
Nearly 150 people attended the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s ninth annual Cancer Research Breakfast at the North Carolina Museum of History. The event provided a forum for leaders to discuss current barriers to therapeutic clinical trials and the efforts needed to overcome them.
Patient Groups File Amicus Brief in Legal Challenge to Short-Term Health Insurance Rule
Patient groups representing millions of Americans with serious health conditions filed an amicus curiae today in the U.S. District Court case, Association for Community Affiliated Plans v. United States Department of Treasury, explaining the devastating impact patients could face under the final rule implementing changes to short-term, limited duration (STLD) insurance plans.
Tennessee U.S. Senate Candidates Answer Questions about Cancer Policy in ACS CAN Voter Guide
Nashville, Tenn. – (Oct.
Lawmakers, Experts to Join ACS CAN Forum on Rural Health
TOPEKA, Kan. – Sept. 27, 2018 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will host its third-annual Kansas Cancer Policy Forum for community members about the unique challenges of accessing cancer treatment in rural Kansas on Thursday, Oct. 4.
Virginia State Senator Emmett Hanger Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
Virginia State Sen. Hanger received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in recognition of his dedication to expand access to health care.