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Letter to the Editor: No repeal of health insurance without replacing it

January 31, 2017
Rhode Island

I am a cancer survivor and my health coverage is my lifeline. Access to timely treatment, affordable medications, regular screenings and doctor visits are essential and are the reason why I am alive today. Any breaks in coverage could mean delayed care and dire consequences for my health. As members

Mina's Story

January 26, 2017

Mina had a plan. The ambitious 25-year old had just finished graduate school and was preparing to enter the Peace Corps. But, she began having pain in her knee, and just three weeks after graduation, Mina was diagnosed with bone cancer. Prior to her diagnosis, Mina’s parents heard about a

ACS CAN Urges Gov. Snyder to Prioritize Cancer Care, Prevention

January 18, 2017
Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – Jan. 17, 2017 – In response to Gov. Rick Snyder’s State of the State address today, Andrew Schepers, Michigan government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released the following statement: “It’s encouraging to hear Governor Snyder layout plans for

Cancer Patients and Survivors Need Immediate Health Care Replacement Plan if Affordable Care Act Repealed

January 13, 2017

Today the House took the first step in repealing the Affordable Care Act, following Senate action earlier this week. As the process moves ahead, we urge lawmakers to craft a replacement plan that is immediately available and provides equal or better coverage for cancer patients and survivors.

KOMO News Interview: Protecting Access to Care

January 12, 2017
Washington

KOMO News interviewed ACS CAN volunteer Chris Griffiths following a press conference with Governor Inslee. ( Click link to view video ) By: Lindsay Cohen January 12, 2017 ISSAQUAH, Wash. - Christine Griffiths has been to hell and back -- and fears she could be on the

Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs

January 4, 2017
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming

States would likely face increased costs and cancer patients and survivors could face delayed preventive, diagnostic and curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds Governor Cuomo for Signing Step Therapy Reform Bill into Law.

December 31, 2016
New York

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Marc Kaplan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Cell: (518) 796-1038 Email: [email protected] American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds Governor Cuomo for Signing Step Therapy Reform Bill into Law. ALBANY, NY – December 31, 2016 – Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed

Congress: Cancer Patients and Survivors Need Continued Access to Meaningful Health Insurance

December 8, 2016

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to congressional leadership today stressing that any repeal of the health care law needs to be accompanied by an immediate replacement.

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