ACS CAN Commends the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Campus for Going Smoke-free
Knoxville, TN — August 1, 2018 —Today, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville joined universities across the state in going smoke-free.
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Insufficient Coverage and Higher Costs Likely Under Short-Term Plan Rule
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor and Department of Treasury issued a final rule governing the extension of short-term limited-duration plans. Under the rule, insurers can issue new short-term plans that can be extended for up to 36 months.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Restrict the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products Targeted to Youth
Washington, D.C. – Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced legislation today that would prohibit the sale of most flavored tobacco products targeted to youth.
Senate Votes to Preserve FDA Authority Over Tobacco Products
Washington, D.C. – August 1, 2018 – Today the U.S. Senate approved its FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
Public Housing Will Go Smoke-Free Nationwide Beginning Next Week
Washington, D.C – Next week the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in coordination with more than 3,100 public housing agencies across the country, will finally go smoke-free.
Massachusetts Joins Ranks of States Preventing Tobacco Sales to Youth Under 21, Becomes First State to Pass Tobacco Sale Ban on Pharmacies
BOSTON - Today, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law legislation that will increase the statewide age of sale for tobacco products - including e-cigarettes - from 18 to 21, include e-cigarettes in the smoke-free workplace law, and prohibit the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies.
Palliative Care Bill Heads to the Senate After Unanimous House Approval
Washington, D.C. – Today the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).
Cancer Advocates Commend Legislature, Urge Governor Baker to Sign Lifesaving Tobacco Age Increase into Law
BOSTON – The Massachusetts House and Senate today enacted H4784, An act to protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction, which takes a comprehensive approach to tobacco control efforts in the Commonwealth.
Governor Bill Walker Signs Statewide Smoke-free Workplace Law
ANCHORAGE, Alaska—July 17, 2018—Governor Bill Walker signed the statewide smoke-free workplace bill into law today at the Lucky Wishbone, reportedly the first restaurant in Alaska to go completely smoke-free.
ACS CAN Letter: Drug Pricing Policy Should Prioritize Patient Affordability
Today the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding proposals to reduce prescription drug costs outlined in the administration’s Request for Information (RFI) regarding its Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs (blueprint).