Families Affected by Cancer Gather Across the Country to Watch 2011 State of the Union
Sustained Funding for Cancer Research a Top Priority for Cancer Community
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New Ad Campaign Emphasizes the Importance of Funding Potential Breakthroughs in Cancer Research
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is launching a new print and online advertising campaign today that urges Congress to increase funding for cancer research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), so that past federal investments do not go to waste.
National Patient Groups File Amicus Brief in Federal Appellate Court Defending Patient Protections in the Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON – January 21, 2011 – The nation’s leading groups representing patients and families living with cancer, diabetes, heart disease or stroke jointly filed an amicus brief in federal appellate court today in support of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical for people with
House Vote to Repeal New Patient Protections Disappointing for Families Impacted by Cancer
Statement by Christopher W. Hansen,
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President
Lawmakers Urged to Oppose a Return to the Broken & Sick Care ' System and Defend New Patient Protections
Repeal of Affordable Care Act Without a Meaningful Alternative Would Invalidate Critical Provisions for Patients
ACS CAN Files Comments on the Draft National Prevention Strategy Created by the Affordable Care Act
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recently filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the draft National Prevention Strategy developed as directed by the Affordable Care Act.
2010 Saw Successes and Troubling Trends in Tobacco Control Policy
Washington, D.C. – Dec.
President Signs Legislation to Improve Nutrition and Help Reduce Childhood Obesity
WASHINGTON, DC – December 13, 2010 – “The Child Nutrition Act reauthorization legislation that the president signed today will help to improve nutrition and physical activity in our nation’s children and has the potential to lead to a more healthy population.
Surgeon General 's Report Reiterates That There is No Safe Level of Exposure to Cigarettes and Secondhand Smoke
WASHINGTON, DC -- December 9, 2010 -- The U.S.
HHS Requires Insurers to Give Consumers More Information About Limited Benefit Health Plans
The Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance that will give consumers more information about their health insurance plans. Under the new rules, providers who offer limited benefit or “mini med” plans must inform consumers in user-friendly language that the plan benefits are in no way comprehensive.