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Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will hear oral arguments in Braidwood Management v. Becerra, a case that threatens access to evidence-based preventive services without cost-sharing as required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The services at-risk include those recommended by scientific experts at the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

ACS CAN is joined in this call by many state health advocacy organizations as well as the municipal governing bodies of Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Newport, Depoe Bay, Siletz and Waldport, as well as the Parkrose School Board and the Tualatin-Tigard School Board. All have formally called on the State Legislature to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products.

ALBANY, NY – March 4, 2024 – As state lawmakers consider proposals that aim to reduce the financial impact of disease on patients and families, a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that medical debt is associated with worse health status, more premature deaths and higher

ALBANY, NY – March 4, 2024 – As state lawmakers consider proposals that aim to reduce the financial impact of disease on patients and families, a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that medical debt is associated with worse health status, more premature deaths and higher

Cancer Advocates Urge Elected Officials to Ensure Connecticuters Have Better Access to Personalized Care

The Mississippi House of Representatives, in a 96-20 vote today, passed legislation that would increase the eligibility for Medicaid, an effort that will ensure access to affordable health care for over 200,000 Mississippians.

Cancer Advocates Urge the Governor to Quickly Sign This Legislation Ensuring Hoosiers Have Better Access to Personalized Care.

Today the Mississippi House Medicaid Committee voted X-X to approve “Healthy Mississippi Works,” a bill that would close the health care coverage gap for over 200,000 Mississippians.