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June 24, 2020

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments this week to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to reject Oklahoma’s SoonerCare 2.0 Healthy Adult Opportunity Section 1115 waiver application.

June 22, 2020
Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio – This statement can be attributed to Bryan Hannon, director of government relations in Ohio for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “As an organization dedicated to saving lives, ACS CAN wants to thank Rep. Gayle Manning and Rep. Stephanie Howse for co-sponsoring House Bill

June 22, 2020
Hawaii

Check out the June 2020 Hawaii-Pacific Newsletter This month's newsletter highlights CANdor Blog, State & Federal Update, COVID-19 Second Survey Results, Lights of Hope Across America, Volunteer Spotlight, Healthy Cooking Demo and More

June 22, 2020
Missouri

ST. LOUIS – (June 22, 2020) – Today, 13 national organizations representing patients facing serious chronic medical conditions released the following statement in support of an August 4 ballot initiative that would provide more Missourians with access to healthcare coverage through Medicaid. “As our state and the world contends with

June 19, 2020

On Wednesday, the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) and Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of California claiming that the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) failure to ban menthol cigarettes violates federal law and that continued delay was projected to result in an estimated 4,700 premature deaths in the African American community.

June 19, 2020
New York

Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on cancer patients. From delays with accessing care to the financial burden, it has taken its toll. ACS CAN conducted two surveys to understand the actual impact the pandemic was having on cancer patients and survivors. Here in New York, our advocacy work continues.

June 17, 2020
National

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted testimony today to the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the topic of racial and ethnic disparities in the health care system that often result in an unequal cancer burden. The hearing is focused on disparities in the overall health care system, as well as those around COVID-19.

June 17, 2020
Michigan

LANSING, MI – This statement can be attributed to Andrew Schepers, director of government relations in Michigan for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “As an organization dedicated to saving lives, ACS CAN was disappointed to see senators pass senate bills 781-786. As passed by the Senate

June 16, 2020
Georgia

ATLANTA, GA — June 15, 2020 — Cancer patients and survivors are finding it increasingly challenging to get necessary health care as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. Many are experiencing financial stress and mental health issues as they try to navigate the difficult health and economic environment. An American Cancer