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U.S. Public Health At Risk in Juul-Altria Deal

December 20, 2018
National

Washington, D.C. – Juul Labs, producer of the e-cigarette and nicotine pods that are extremely popular with young people, announced today that it will sell a minority stake of its company to Altria Group, the parent company of Philip Morris USA and producer of Marlboro-branded cigarettes. The news that Juul

Surgeon General Says Teen E-Cigarette Use is an Epidemic

December 19, 2018
National

“I am officially declaring e-cigarette use among youth an epidemic in the United States." U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said this earlier this week when announcing a national advisory regarding the skyrocketing use of e-cigarettes by teens. In the last year alone, teen use of e-cigarettes has increased by 78

2019 State Session

December 19, 2018
Tennessee

The 2019 Tennessee state legislative session is right around the corner. This year we have a new governor and many new lawmakers that will be sworn in on January 8th. We have the opportunity to educate these members and the returning members on how state policies will affect cancer patients,

Nation’s Top Doctor Issues Advisory on “Epidemic” of Youth E-Cigarette Use

December 18, 2018
National

The U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams today issued a national advisory to parents, teachers and health professionals regarding the skyrocketing increase of e-cigarette use among youth. Surgeon General advisories are used in cases where rapid and urgent action is needed.

U.S. Judge rules against health care law; ACS CAN will continue to fight for interests of cancer patients and survivors 

December 15, 2018

Late Friday, a U.S. District Court judge in Texas overturned the Affordable Care Act and ruled that the entire health care law is unconstitutional. While the ruling could eventually eliminate critical protections for people like cancer patients and survivors, it will not immediately impact their health coverage. The law remains

National Patient Groups Denounce District Court Ruling Overturning Health Care Law

December 14, 2018
National

The ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas that the Affordable Care Act is invalid because Congress eliminated the individual mandate penalty in last year’s tax reform bill. The ruling, which could eliminate critical protections for people with pre-existing conditions and minimum insurance standards known as essential health benefits, is expected to be appealed.

Broken Promises Report from TFK

December 14, 2018
District Of Columbia, Maryland

20 years after the landmark 1998 state tobacco settlement, most states continue to shortchange tobacco prevention and cessation programs. This year, states will collect $27.3 billion from the tobacco settlement and tobacco taxes, but will spend only 2.4% of it to fight tobacco use. Check out TFK report to see

ACS CAN Celebrates City Council Passage of Tobacco 21 in Cincinnati

December 12, 2018
Ohio

The Cincinnati city council voted five to three to raise the minimum age of tobacco sales to 21 years old.

ACS CAN Applauds Passage of Palliative Care Legislation

December 12, 2018
Ohio

ACS CAN commends the Ohio legislature for passing legislation that will improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families through palliative care.