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AHCA Amendment Would Undermine Access to Coverage for Cancer Patients

April 20, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC - April 20, 2017 - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Chris Hansen sent a letter to U.S. House leadership this evening expressing concerns about the potential impact of a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act (AHCA). The letter notes that the proposed changes could lead to "bare bones coverage plans that push significant costs onto patients who access care."

To access a full copy of the letter, visit: http://bit.ly/2pjYRby 

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