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Senator Saviello Receives Distinguished Advocacy Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Public Policy

May 31, 2017
Maine

AUGUSTA – May 31, 2017– Senator Tom Saviello was awarded the Distinguished Advocacy Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his commitment to increase access to care and improve the quality of life for cancer patients in Maine. The

2017 State Legislative Session Recap

May 30, 2017
South Dakota

The 2017 South Dakota Legislative Session ended on March 27 with 388 bills introduced. This was a decrease from 418 in 2016. Up until the 2016 General Election, Medicaid expansion was expected to take center stage for legislators to consider in 2017. ACS CAN supports expansion and was gearing up

New CBO Score Projects 14 Million Americans Will Lose Health Coverage in 2018 Under House-Passed Health Care Bill

May 24, 2017
National

Today the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) issued its updated assessment of the House-passed American Health Care Act (AHCA) – estimating the number of Americans who would likely lose health insurance as compared to current law, as well as the possible cost changes for those who maintain coverage.

2017 End of Session Report

May 10, 2017
Idaho

Get the latest update on our success during the 2017 legislative session! With YOUR support we are working to eliminate cancer and make Idaho a healthier place to live.

2017 Maryland General Assembly Session Report

May 10, 2017
Maryland

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Maryland Government Relations Update April 26, 2017 April 10 was the last day of the 2017 Session of the Maryland General Assembly. ACS CAN had a mixed year in Annapolis this session. Although our three priority bills did not pass we are poised to

New Poll: Kansas Voters Still Want Legislature to Expand KanCare

May 8, 2017
Kansas

The new poll also shows that Gov. Sam Brownback’s veto of the Legislature’s bill to expand KanCare is unpopular among both Republicans and Democrats.

Patient Advocacy Organizations Outline Joint Position on Expanded Access to Experimental Drugs for Seriously Ill Patients 

May 2, 2017

Seven patient advocacy organizations today laid out a joint set of principles to guide any efforts that seek to change the process of accessing unapproved therapies outside of a clinical trial, also known as compassionate use or expanded access.

Op-Ed by ACS CAN President Published In Capitol Hill Newspaper

April 26, 2017

As part of our ongoing campaign to ensure any changes to the current health care law protect the needs of cancer patients and survivors, ACS CAN continues to help Congress see the issues through the lens of people impacted by cancer. As part of this effort, ACS CAN President Chris

ACS CAN Volunteer Featured in New York Times article

April 21, 2017

ACS CAN volunteer Stretch Tuemmler was there to tell his story. He wanted to be sure Maine Senator Susan Collins understood the impact of the health care debate on cancer patients like him. He didn't expect to be featured in a New York Times article covering the event. Read