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ACS CAN Files Comments on the Use of Human Subjects in Clinical Trials

October 26, 2011

Today the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), submitted comments to HHS and the FDA in response to the proposed rule to modify the Common Rule, which governs the treatment of human subjects in clinical trials funded by more than

Blair Horner on Up In Smoke Report

October 25, 2011
New York

Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Up in Smoke report detailing inadequate state spending on anti-tobacco programs despite billions in revenue from tobacco.

Disclosure of Rate Hike Docs Means Transparency

October 25, 2011
New York

Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding UnitedHealth agreement to make public rate increase documentation. “If health insurers want to raise premiums, they must justify, in public, why an increase is needed. It’s that simple. It’s in the

10-20-11 Affordable Care Act Update

October 21, 2011
Maine

Last week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the CLASS Act, enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), would not be implemented. The CLASS Act (Community Living and Assisted Support Services) was intended to be a voluntary, long-term care services insurance program.

10-20-11 Affordable Care Act Update

October 21, 2011
Massachusetts

Federal Update CLASS Act

10-20-11 Affordable Care Act Update

October 21, 2011
Vermont

Federal Update CLASS Act

10 Million Cancer Screenings Celebrated in KY

October 20, 2011
National

In a room filled with breast cancer prevention program supporters and survivors, Kentucky volunteers marked the 10 millionth breast and cervical cancer screening for a program which helps ensure that all women have access to lifesaving cancer care. Breast cancer survivor Linda Nickel shared the story of how this program

ACS CAN Files Comments on Health Insurance Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans

October 20, 2011

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the proposed rule on the development of marketplaces for insurance plans sold to individuals and small businesses under the Affordable Care Act.

ACS CAN Files Comments on New Requirements for Standard Health Benefits Information for Consumers

October 20, 2011

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services and Internal Revenue Service on the proposed rule that defines the standard information that must be available to consumers to explain which health benefits are offered in each plan as required under the Affordable Care Act.