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6-23-11 Affordable Care Act Update

June 24, 2011
Vermont

Federal Update External Appeals Regulation Released

Some Cancer Patients and Survivors Still Vulnerable Under New Regulation on External Appeals

June 22, 2011

Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2011 – The administration today issued further guidance on an Affordable Care Act regulation that gives consumers the right to an external appeal if an insurance claim is denied. While the regulation makes strides in providing some clarification for consumers to resolve disputes with their

New Graphic Images for Cigarette Packs

June 21, 2011
National

If a picture is worth a thousand words, it is also worth thousands of fewer smokers? Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled new graphic warning labels that could be placed on packs of cigarettes starting in September 2012. The images focus on smokingŠ—Ès impact on the health of

New Cigarette Warning Labels Unveiled

June 21, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 21, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled new warning labels today that will be required on all cigarette packs and advertisements beginning in September 2012. The labels are significantly larger than current labels and for the first time include vivid graphics

6-16-11 Affordable Care Act Update

June 17, 2011
Maine

Federal Update National Prevention Strategy

6-16-11 Affordable Care Act Update

June 17, 2011
Massachusetts

Federal Update National Prevention Strategy

Public Health Champions Honored for Cancer-Fighting Efforts

June 17, 2011
New York

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Honors Dr. Fred Jacobs and Avis’ Ron Nelson Short Hills, NJ (June 16, 2011) – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is honoring two Garden State residents for their significant efforts to reduce the burden of cancer. The Donald A .Gemson Cancer

6-16-11 Affordable Care Act Update

June 17, 2011
Vermont

Federal Update National Prevention Strategy

Where Does the Senate Stand on Indoor Tan Ban?

June 16, 2011
New York

Bill Passed Assembly, On Third Reading in Senate – American Cancer Society, Partners Urge Leadership to Bring Bill to the Senate Floor for Vote (Albany, NY) (June 16, 2011) – More than a dozen organizations are calling on the New York State Senate to vote on legislation (S.2917, Fuschillo/A.1074,