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Prominent Patient Groups Stress Importance of Pre-Existing Condition Protections in Any Health Care Replacement Plan

January 5, 2017
National

Several of the nation’s leading patient organizations sent a letter to Congress today stressing the importance of protecting guaranteed access to comprehensive and affordable insurance coverage for patients with pre-existing health conditions.

Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs

January 4, 2017
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming

States would likely face increased costs and cancer patients and survivors could face delayed preventive, diagnostic and curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors...

Welcome to the 2017 Legislative Session Vermont lawmakers new and experienced!

January 4, 2017
Vermont

Today marks the first day of the 2017 Legislative Session and there are a lot of changes afoot! Rep. Mitzi Johnson, D-Grand Isle, was sworn in as the 3rd female Speaker of the House in Vermont's history! And in the Senate, Sen. Tim Ashe, D-Chittenden, will take the helm as

Save the Day 2017- Day at the Capitol

January 3, 2017
Connecticut

Join us in Hartford on April 5, 2017 for the annual ACS CAN Connecticut Day at the Capitol. This event brings together cancer survivors, caregivers and advocates from across the state to speak with thier lawmakers about issues important to cancer patients and their families. RSVP Link and more details coming soon.

Cities of Weslaco, Donna Pass Smoke-Free Ordinances

January 3, 2017
Texas

They join 58 other Texas cities that have passed comprehensive smoke-free indoor workplace ordinances prohibiting smoking in enclosed workplaces and other public spaces to improve the health and quality of life for their communities.

We Need You to Join Our Grassroots Army!

January 2, 2017
Alabama

Join Alabama's Ambassador Constituent Team (ACT! Team) and help us meet our goals, impact public policy and continue to help those touched by cancer.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds Governor Cuomo for Signing Step Therapy Reform Bill into Law.

December 31, 2016
New York

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Marc Kaplan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Cell: (518) 796-1038 Email: [email protected] American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds Governor Cuomo for Signing Step Therapy Reform Bill into Law. ALBANY, NY – December 31, 2016 – Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed

PRESS RELEASE: NH Residents Urged to Bring Cancer Stories to the State House

December 28, 2016
New Hampshire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Hampshire Residents Urged to Bring Cancer Stories to the State House CONCORD – Those in New Hampshire living with cancer and their families are depending on you. The 2017 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Annual Legislative Breakfast will take place on

2016 Holiday Newsletter

December 27, 2016
Idaho

Click here to view the 2016 Holiday newsletter