Affordable Care Act Regulations Provide Strong Protections for Patients
Washington, D.C. -- June 22, 2010 -- The administration today issued regulations enforcing several provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical to patients.
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First Anniversary of Federal Tobacco Regulation Law Brings New Restrictions on Tobacco Industry
Tuesday, June 22, marks a historic day in tobacco control as public health advocates celebrate the first anniversary of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act and welcome tough new restrictions on the marketing and sale of tobacco products to children and adults.
Administration Announces Affordable Care Act Funding for Critical Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- June 18, 2010 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced the allotment of $250 million for fiscal year 2010 for prevention programs that are critical to the fight against cancer.
Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Make Cancer Research Funding a Priority
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteers join more than 100 advocates from across the country for ‘One Voice Against Cancer’ Lobby Day
Interim Rule on äóÖGrandfathered ' Plans Provides Strong Protections for Patients
Statement of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
Joint Letter Urges HHS Secretary to Designate Funding for Critical Employer Benefit Survey
ACS CAN joined dozens of consumer, labor and patient-centered organizations to call on the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate funding for an employer survey that could help determine the essential benefits package that will be created under the Affordable Care Act.
Varmus Would Bring Unparalleled Experience, Perspective to NCI
Washington, D.C. – May 17, 2010 – “The cancer community applauds President Obama’s nomination of Dr. Harold Varmus as director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Dr. Varmus’ scientific leadership and experience would be an enormous asset for our national cancer research program.
South Carolina Tobacco Tax Increase Is Major Public Health Victory
Washington, D.C. – May 13, 2010 – “The South Carolina state legislature today took a major step to save lives and protect public health by overriding Governor Mark Sanford’s May 11 veto and passing a 50-cent tobacco tax increase.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Volunteer to Testify on Need for Sustained Funding for Medical Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 12, 2010 – Members of the U.S.
Senate Hearing to Highlight Need for Increased Federal Funding for Medical Research
WASHINGTON – May 5, 2010 – As the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) prepares to hold a hearing today on national medical research priorities, families affected by cancer are calling on their elected officials to sustain the current level of support for