Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed an amendment to the Health Insurance Code of Puerto Rico to help make prescription drugs more affordable for cancer patients and others with chronic diseases.
Volunteers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) held a ‘Lights of Hope’ ceremony near the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, Wednesday evening. The powerful visual display included dozens of lit bags to honor and remember loved ones affected by cancer. Each bag included the name of a Nevadan who has fought cancer.
Today, the Biden Administration released the first list of 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiation, including Imbruvica, a cancer drug used to treat certain types of leukemia and lymphoma.
Today, the Biden Administration released the first list of 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiation, including Imbruvica, a cancer drug used to treat certain types of leukemia and lymphoma.
Lights of Hope is the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s signature fundraising event dedicated to honoring those who have been touched by cancer and remembering those we’ve lost. This year is the 13th anniversary of this event. A large display of Lights of Hope bags will take place at Constitution Gardens in Washington, D.C. on September 19th, as well as displays across the country throughout the summer.
Advocating for changes to the health care system that make cancer treatment more affordable for patients and their families includes protecting patients from receiving surprise bills for unexpected out-of-network care that are prohibited by the No Surprises Act (NSA). ACS CAN strongly supported NSA during the legislative and regulatory processes.
Beginning August 11, tobacco retailers in Bakersfield will be required to apply for a license and pay licensing fees as part of a comprehensive tobacco retail licensing program that the City Council approved last month.
In July, the Buena Park City Council unanimously passed the first comprehensive smoke-free policy in Orange County to prohibit the use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, in multi-unit residences and most outdoor spaces.
In July, the Buena Park City Council unanimously passed the first comprehensive smoke-free policy in Orange County to prohibit the use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, in multi-unit residences and most outdoor spaces.
