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CBO: Health Insurance Premiums Would Spike 20 Percent Next Year Without Critical Cost-Sharing Payments

August 15, 2017
National

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) today released its assessment of what would happen to health insurance premiums should the administration stop paying cost-sharing reductions (CSRs). The CBO projects the average monthly premiums would increase 20 percent next year and 25 percent by 2020.

New York City Council Passes Package of Bills to Protect Health and Save Lives

August 9, 2017
New York

The New York City Council today passed seven bills that will take dramatic action to reduce the use of dangerous tobacco products in New York and to save lives. In April, city leaders announced their support of a comprehensive tobacco control legislative package and a goal to reduce the number

Oregon becomes fifth state to raise tobacco sales age to 21

August 9, 2017
Oregon

On August 9, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed into law legislation that will raise the state's age of sale for all tobacco products to age 21, making Oregon the fifth state to increase the tobacco sales age.

Health Groups Applaud East Baton Rouge Metro Council for Guaranteeing Right to Breathe Clean Air for All

August 9, 2017
Louisiana

Baton Rouge, La. – East Baton Rouge Parish joined a growing list of the world’s great cities today when the Metropolitan Council voted 7-5 for a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance guaranteeing workers throughout East Baton Rouge Parish the right to breathe clean air. The Smoke-free EBR coalition applauds and thanks the

Montana takes cancer-prevention steps; still work ahead

August 7, 2017
Montana

Montana is making progress in helping people prevent cancer but still has room to improve, according to a new report . An annual report from the American Cancer Society's "Cancer Action Network" gives the state passing grades for its smoke-free laws in buildings and for increasing access to

Air Quality Study Backs Case for Smoke-free EBR; Ventilation Systems Do Not Protect Workers

August 4, 2017
Louisiana

An air quality study in Baton Rouge bars and casinos shows employees in those establishments are regularly exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution and the only proven means to eliminate this exposure is to enact a comprehensive smoke-free air policy.

What is your state doing to improve patient quality of life?

August 3, 2017

Treating cancer involves more than just treating the patient’s disease. Patients also need palliative care, a medical specialty that can provide cancer patients and survivors with an added layer of support and an improved quality of life. Patients could have less pain during treatment, better coordinated care among doctors and

Is your state keeping teens safe from skin cancer?

August 3, 2017

Exposure to UV radiation, through sunlight or from tanning beds, is a major risk factor for skin cancer. Despite the serious risks, many teens still frequently use tanning beds. Recent data shows that one in six high school girls use tanning beds by the time they reach their senior year.

What is your state doing to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke?

August 3, 2017

There is no safe level of secondhand smoke. Even brief exposure can cause immediate harm! Each year, secondhand smoke causes nearly 42,000 deaths among nonsmokers, including 7,300 lung cancer deaths. The best way to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke is to make restaurants, bars, casinos and all workplaces smoke-free. Smoke-free