Vaccine Requirements Protect Tennesseans With Cancer
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Emily Ogden
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Cancer Patients Urge Congress to Include Critical Health Provisions in Reconciliation Package
As Congress prepares to consider the Build Back Better Act, cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers are urging lawmakers to make sure certain key health provisions are included in any final legislation.
Cancer Advocates Strongly Urge Congress and Administration to Permanently Close Medicaid Coverage Gap
As lawmakers deliberate which health care priorities to include in the budget reconciliation package, ACS CAN is strongly urging Congress and the Administration to once and for all permanently close the Medicaid coverage gap and provide access to quality, affordable coverage to millions of Americans.
FDA Approval of Flavored Products Puts Tobacco Industry Interests Over Public Health
ACS CAN President Lisa Lacasse expresses concern over FDA's approval of four flavored tobacco products.
New Poll: Majority of Wyoming Voters Support Medicaid Expansion
CHEYENNE, Wyo.—A new poll released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), AARP, the American Heart Association and American Lung Association shows the majority of Wyoming voters support efforts to increase access to health care by expanding Medicaid.
Governor and Legislature’s Recent Actions Jeopardize the Safety of Cancer Patients
HOUSTON, TX – October 14, 2021 – Earlier this week, Texas Gov. Abbott issued an executive order undermining vaccine requirements. Legislation was also filed with similar language that was heard in the House last night and is scheduled to be heard in the Senate today.
Special Film Screening Emphasizes the Importance of Accessible Health Care Coverage, Following Pandemic-Driven Financial Impacts on Working Families
WINSTON-SALEM, NC – August 14, 2021 – There’s no question the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shine a bright light on the importance of affordable and accessible health insurance coverage, with thousands of North Carolinians having lost their jobs since the pandemic hit.
Vaccine Legislation Puts Ohioans with Cancer at Risk
COLUMBUS, OHIO – “Today, the Ohio House paused HB 435, which allows vague and subjective exemptions to vaccine mandates based on reasons of conscience.
FDA Authorizes First E-Cigarette Products; Ongoing Surveillance of Youth Initiation and Long-Term Health Impact Critical
The Food and Drug Administration announced this afternoon it has issued marketing orders for the first e-cigarette products authorized by the agency.
Patient and Caregiver Groups Press Congress to Preserve Paid Family and Medical Leave in Reconciliation Package
More than 20 patient and health care groups sent a letter to Congressional leadership and the Administration today making clear the need to preserve the nation’s first-ever paid family and medical leave program as part of forthcoming reconciliation legislation.