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.
Washington, D.C. – Dec.
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.
WASHINGTON, DC -- December 9, 2010 -- The U.S.
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.
WASHINGTON – December 8, 2010 – With the holidays fast approaching, families affected by cancer are calling on Congress to approve spending levels for Fiscal Year 2011 that sustain the current level of support for research and prevention so that progress in the fight against cancer will not be st
WASHINGTON, DC – December 2, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this morning released its Healthy People 2020 report, which spells out nearly 600 public health goals for the next decade.
WASHINGTON, DC – December 2, 2010 – “A nationwide strategy to improve nutrition and physical activity in children is vitally important to ensure that future generations grow up healthy.
Adequate coverage at affordable prices is often not attainable for many Americans with cancer, testified Stephen Finan, senior director of policy for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation today.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 22, 2010 – The U.S.