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ACS CAN members attend town hall call recapping outcome of 2018 election

November 16, 2018
National

“Healthcare was the number one issue of the night. On the exit polls, 41% said healthcare was the important issue [in this election],” said Bill McInturff, a nationally renowned pollster and expert on political public opinion. Bill spoke last week on ACS CAN’s members-only town hall call that broke down

FDA Takes Action To Curb Tobacco Use: Proposes Prohibiting Menthol in Cigarettes and Flavors in Cigars, and Restricting Access to Flavored E-Cigarettes

November 15, 2018
National

Washington, D.C. – Today the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formally announced plans to prohibit menthol flavoring in combustible cigarettes and flavors in cigars, and restrict the sale of some flavored electronic cigarettes to age-restricted in-person locations, with heightened age verification for online sales. The FDA plan comes as newly-released

ACS CAN Wins Major State Ballot Initiatives Across the Country

November 9, 2018
National

These new policies will help prevent and reduce the burden of cancer.

Voters Deliver Clear Message on Health Care, 300,000 More Americans to Gain Access to Medicaid

November 7, 2018
National

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Christopher W. Hansen, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released this statement following Tuesday’s election: “Yesterday, voters from Florida to Idaho made it clear: fighting cancer is a top priority for the American people. By passing measures to increase access to health

Patient and Consumer Groups Urge Federal Court to Issue Preliminary Injunction Against Short-Term Insurance Rule

October 26, 2018
National

A District Court judge is expected to hear oral arguments in Washington, D.C., from groups challenging a rule implementing changes to short-term insurance plans. The hearing will allow plaintiffs to explain the devastating impact patients could face if bare-bones plans are permitted to be sold for up to 36 months.

Patients with Serious Illnesses Will Face Greater Barriers to Health Care Under Proposed Administration Guidance

October 22, 2018
National

The administration released guidance today to give states expanded authority to offer less comprehensive plans to individuals who purchase their health insurance coverage through the individual market.

Candidates Going On The Record About Cancer Issues

October 19, 2018
Minnesota, National, New Jersey, North Dakota, Tennessee

We’re getting them on the record. In some of the nation’s most hotly contested races for Congress and governor, ACS CAN volunteers are getting candidates to answer specific questions about top cancer issues. From advocating for more cancer research to supporting improved access to quality, affordable health care, our candidate

We’re Making Fighting Cancer an Election Issue

October 19, 2018
Minnesota, National, New Jersey, North Dakota, Tennessee

Forums, food and phones. Those are all part of ACS CAN’s highly effective 2018 Cancer Votes campaign. This year, our premiere electoral program is educating candidates about cancer issues in some of the hottest races in the nation, including a top congressional race in New Jersey, as well as statewide

OMB Reviewing Proposed Rule that Aims to Improve Mammography Quality and Provide Patients with Better Information

October 18, 2018
National

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has indicated it is reviewing a proposed rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would modernize mammography quality standards and address breast density reporting to patients and health care providers.