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Big Tobacco’s Smokescreen Derails Attempt to Save Lives and Protect Kids

March 13, 2018
Mississippi

Kimberly Hughes, Mississippi government relations director at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), comments on the legislature’s failure to take up legislation on a tobacco tax increase that would have saved lives and money in Mississippi.

Melanoma Survivor: Give Indoor Tanning Bill the Hearing It Deserves

March 12, 2018
Arizona

PHOENIX – With end-of-session deadlines looming, Arizonan cancer survivors will gather at the Capitol on Tuesday to demand a hearing for a bill that would protect children from unnecessary exposure to harmful UV radiation. HB 2084, which would prohibit minors from using tanning devices and allow Arizona to join 15

Letter: Patient Safety Concerns Remain in House Right to Try Legislation

March 12, 2018
National

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network together with more than 75 organizations representing millions of patients sent a letter to leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, expressing concerns about proposed legislation to change the process for accessing experimental drugs without including necessary patient safeguards.

2018 Legislative Session Update

March 12, 2018
Florida

Thanks to our collective voice, a budget including more than $178.8 million in mission-related appropriations is awaiting the Governor’s approval, including funding for three of ACS CAN’s top priorities.

Administration Rejects Idaho Bulletin That Would Have Eroded Patient Protections

March 9, 2018
National

The administration clarified that an Idaho bulletin permitting the sale of health insurance products that don’t meet required consumer protections and discriminate against those with pre-existing conditions would be in violation of the federal health care law.

Fort Worth’s Smoke-free Ordinance Effective March 12

March 8, 2018
Texas

FORT WORTH , Texas – The comprehensive ordinance to clear Fort Worth’s air takes effect Monday, March 12, eliminating the exposure of secondhand smoke in all workplaces and protecting the health of all residents. In December 2017, Fort Worth joined more than 80 cities across the state when its City

Palliative Care Legislation to Become Law in West Virginia

March 7, 2018
West Virginia

Charleston, WV–March 7, 2018 –The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and AARP commends the West Virginia legislature for improving the quality of life of cancer patients and their families through palliative care. ACS CAN and AARP are proud to have lead the effort to pass this legislation

Proposed Association Health Plan Rule Could Split Insurance Market and Unravel Patient Protections

March 6, 2018
National

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments to the Department of Labor regarding proposed changes to rules governing association health plans (AHPs). The comments detail several ways the proposed rule could divide the individual insurance market and significantly weaken patient protections leaving cancer patients and survivors with few meaningful or affordable coverage choices.

Colorado Legislative Tobacco Prevention Promise

March 6, 2018
Colorado

ACS CAN Colorado volunteer legislative advocates urge legislators sign a “Tobacco Prevention Promise” that specifies the next critical steps that must be taken to lower the tobacco cancer toll in Colorado. Click here to view the Tobacco Prevention Promise