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House Vote to Repeal New Patient Protections Disappointing for Families Impacted by Cancer

January 19, 2011

Statement by Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 19, 2011 – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, a law that includes important patient protections that are improving access to quality, affordable

Lawmakers Urged to Oppose a Return to the Broken & Sick Care ' System and Defend New Patient Protections

January 18, 2011

Repeal of Affordable Care Act Without a Meaningful Alternative Would Invalidate Critical Provisions for Patients WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 18, 2011 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is encouraging people with cancer and others impacted by the disease to call on lawmakers to vote against a

Promises Made

January 15, 2011
National

Since he took office, President Obama has expressed a strong commitment to cancer patients and their families. Early in his presidency, the president said we would double cancer research funding in the next eight years. In his first State of the Union address, he committed to launching a new effort

1-13-11 Affordable Care Act Update

January 14, 2011
Maine

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families

1-13-11 Affordable Care Act Update

January 14, 2011
Massachusetts

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families

1-13-11 Affordable Care Act Update

January 14, 2011
Vermont

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families

ACS CAN Files Comments on the Draft National Prevention Strategy Created by the Affordable Care Act

January 14, 2011

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recently filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the draft National Prevention Strategy developed as directed by the Affordable Care Act.

1-6-11 Affordable Care Act Update

January 7, 2011
Maine

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families.

1-6-11 Affordable Care Act Update

January 7, 2011
Massachusetts

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families.