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Patient Advocates Pleased with 4th Circuit Decision

July 22, 2014

WASHINGTON July 22, 2014 Below is a joint statement of the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association in response to the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit: After the disappointing decision from the U.S. Court

Jury Holds Tobacco Company Responsible for Deception About Its Products

July 21, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. July 21, 2014 Following is a statement from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in reaction to a Florida jury award of $23 billion in punitive damages to widow Cynthia Robinson in her lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Neither the

Join us at our Texas Cancer Policy Forum events

July 17, 2014
Texas

Between August 19 and September 5, we are hosting our inaugural Texas Cancer Policy Forum series in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. We will convene a 90-minute discussion in each city featuring legislative, clinical, and personal perspectives on palliative care.

Advocates Join Reps. Payne Jr., Dent, Lance Calling for Legislation to Remove Cost Barriers to Colon Cancer Screening for Seniors

July 16, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC More than 30 colon and rectal cancer advocates and survivors are on Capitol Hill today calling for members of Congress to support legislation to ensure that cost is not a barrier for Medicare beneficiaries trying to access lifesaving colon cancer screenings. They are joined by U.S. Rep.

Affordable Care Act Update 5-22-14

July 15, 2014
Vermont

Policy Update CMS Releases Final Rule on 2015 Changes in the Marketplaces The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the rule for 2015 changes in the health insurance marketplaces. The final rule, released May 16, includes provisions related to navigators, Small Business Health

Affordable Care Act Update 6-19-14

July 15, 2014
Vermont

Policy Update HHS Releases Report on Premium Affordability in the Marketplaces The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report Wednesday revealing that that 69 percent of enrollees in the federally-facilitated Marketplace have premiums of $100 per month or

Affordable Care Act Update 6-5-14

July 15, 2014
Vermont

Policy Update New Health Insurance Enrollment Tool Available The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new tool on healthcare.gov to help consumers who still need health insurance coverage determine whether they are eligible for special enrollment, Medicaid and/or the Children’s

Affordable Care Act Update 7-2-14

July 15, 2014
Vermont

Policy Update New HHS Secretary Reorganizes Management of HealthCare.gov Among her first acts as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Sylvia Mathews Burwell has initiated management changes designed to ensure that HealthCare.gov is fully

Movement Grows in States to Address Effective Pain Management for Cancer and Chronic Diseases

July 15, 2014

The report, Achieving Balance in State Pain Policy: A Progress Report Card (CY 2013)ξ shows the extent that state policies can support pain management and patient care.