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January 14, 2025
Rhode Island

As Governor Daniel McKee prepares for his State of the State address, patient advocates are highlighting the results of a new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), which found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients encountered out-of-pocket expenses for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023. These follow-up tests, such as a diagnostic mammogram, MRI, ultrasound or biopsy, are medically recommended next steps to determine if an individual may or may not have cancer; however, barriers like cost can keep people from getting them.

January 14, 2025
West Virginia

West Virginia has the highest adult smoking rate in the country, over 28% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and nearly 38% of cancer deaths can be attributed to smoking in the state, the highest smoking-attributable cancer death rate in the country.

January 14, 2025
South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota legislators begin a new session today and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates will urge them to take the opportunity to assure those at risk for breast cancer have the tools needed for early detection and defeat of the disease. Regular mammograms are an

January 14, 2025
National

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposed rule on front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labels, that would mandate a nutrition information box on the front of food packages to complement the existing required Nutrition Facts label.

January 14, 2025
National

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposed rule on front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labels, that would mandate a nutrition information box on the front of food packages to complement the existing required Nutrition Facts label.

January 14, 2025
Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa – “As lawmakers dive into the 2025 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Iowans. “Medical debt is a significant burden to those facing cancer. ACS CAN is

January 14, 2025
Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – As legislative business convenes today in the state capitol, lawmakers must prioritize access to health care so that tens of thousands of Wyomingites can continue to lead healthy and happy lives and have the best chance to avoid, detect and defeat cancer. Regular visits to health care

January 13, 2025

Last Friday , the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision to grant the government’s petition for certiorari in the Braidwood Management v. Becerra case. At the core of this case is the requirement under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for most insurers to cover preventive services recommended by the

January 13, 2025

Last Friday , the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision to grant the government’s petition for certiorari in the Braidwood Management v. Becerra case. At the core of this case is the requirement under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for most insurers to cover preventive services recommended by the