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FDA Proposed Rule Aims to Improve Mammography Quality and Empower Informed Decision Making
Washington, D.C. – March 27, 2019 – A proposed rule issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today would modernize mammography quality standards and address breast density reporting to patients and their health care providers.
Washington Lawmakers Vote to Raise Tobacco Sales Age to 21; Send Bill to Governor Jay Inslee’s Desk
OLYMPIA, Wash.— March 27, 2019—Today, the Washington legislature passed legislation to raise the sales age for all tobacco products including electronic cigarettes to 21. The bill now heads to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk.
Judge Rejects Kentucky and Arkansas Medicaid Work Requirements
A federal judge ruled the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) violated federal law by approving work requirements and other barriers to eligibility for Medicaid recipients in Kentucky and Arkansas.
Kentucky’s Medicaid Work Requirement Struck Down by Federal Judge
Frankfort, KY.–March 27, 2019–Today, a federal judge ruled against Medicaid work requirements in Kentucky. Kristy Young, director of government relations in Kentucky for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), made the following statement in reaction.
Groups Urge Congress to Close Medicare Loophole for Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Thirty-five patient and provider groups sent a letter to members of Congress this week expressing support for the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act (H.R. 1570, S. 668). The legislation would eliminate cost sharing for seniors on Medicare who are hit with a surprise bill during a routine screening colonoscopy when a polyp is discovered and removed during the procedure.
Gov. Bevin Signs Palliative Care Legislation Into Law
Frankfort, KY.–March 26, 2019–The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends Sen. Julie Raque Adams, the Kentucky general assembly and Gov.
St. Louis Native to Urge Congress to Ensure Childhood Cancer Research Remains a National Priority
St. Louis native and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteer Melissa Horn will travel to the U.S. Capitol today to talk about her cancer experience and to urge lawmakers to ensure childhood cancer research remains a national priority.
La Crosse Resident to Urge Congress to Ensure Childhood Cancer Research Remains a National Priority
La Crosse resident and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteer Mariah Forster Olson will travel to Washington, D.C. today to talk about her cancer experience and to urge lawmakers to ensure childhood cancer research remains a national priority.
Overturning Health Care Law Would Resurrect Barrier to Coverage for Cancer Patients
ACS CAN is concerned about a recent administration announcement affirming a district court decision to overturn the health care law.