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Bill Lands on Governor Jerry Brown’s Desk Improving Cancer Patients’ Ability to Get Chemotherapy in the Comforts of Their Own Home
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Cancer patients’ access to affordable chemotherapy they can take at home will continue to be protected if Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation passed last week.
Federal Court Orders FDA to Quickly Implement Graphic Cigarette Warnings as Mandated by Law
Statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Truth Initiative
ACS CAN Names DeAlmeida New Jersey Government Relations Director
TRENTON, NJ – September 4, 2018 - Brick, New Jersey resident Samantha DeAlmeida has been named the New Jersey government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). In this post, DeAlmeida will oversee advocacy efforts promoting evidence-b
Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Would Remain At Risk Under New Senate Proposal
Legislation before Congress aims to protect patients should the plaintiffs win their court challenge. The bill would prohibit health plans from charging people more or denying them coverage due to their health status or pre-existing conditions. However, it would allow plans to exclude or restrict coverage for those pre-existing conditions
Maryland celebrates 10 years of Improved Public Health
Earlier this year, Maryland celebrated the 10th anniversary of the passage of it’s Clean Indoor Air Act, which prohibits smoking in nearly all indoor workplaces, including restaurants, bars, and clubs.
Resolution Would Halt Short-Term Insurance Changes and Preserve Patient Protections
Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would prevent 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.
Coalition Requests Federal Taskforce Reconsider Colorectal Screening Guidelines
Twenty-two public health and patient advocacy groups submitted a letter to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) today requesting it reconsider its 2016 colorectal cancer screening recommendation before its currently scheduled review in 2021.
Statement on the Passing of Sen. John McCain
Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Sen. John McCain:
Gov. Rauner Blunders Opportunity to Make Public Health History
Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a bill to raise the minimum age of tobacco sales to 21 years old. In response, Shana Crews, Illinois government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, issued the following statement: