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Cancer Patients and Survivors Benefit From 10 Years of ACA
Patient Groups Applaud Supreme Court’s Decision to Take Up Health Care Case
Patient and health advocacy groups representing millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions are applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments in the case of Texas v. United States this term. The case is the latest court challenge to the health care law known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Lawmakers Vote to Prohibit the Sale of Menthol Cigarettes and All Other Flavored Tobacco Products
Washington, D.C. – February 28, 2020 – In a historic vote, the United States House of Representatives approved comprehensive legislation today that would prohibit menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products. The Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act (H.R.
U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Medicaid Work Requirements
Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled unanimously that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should not have approved work requirements and other barriers to eligibility for Medicaid as part of a request from the state of Arkansas.
Report Shows States Can Do More to Provide Access to Tobacco Cessation Services Through Medicaid
Washington, D.C. – February 13, 2020 – A report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) provides an updated snapshot of states’ Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation treatments and therapies.
House Committees Set to Vote on Legislation to End Surprise Medical Bills
Washington, D.C.—This week the House Education and Labor and Ways and Means Committees are set to mark-up legislation that would exempt patients from having to pay surprise medical bills in most circumstances.
Advocates to Congress: Work to Lead the Way on Ending Cervical Cancer Deaths Globally
Washington, D.C. – February 11, 2020 – American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers will head to Capitol Hill today to ask Congress to act to end deaths from cervical cancer globally. Through dedicating a portion of U.S.
Administration’s Budget Risks Reversing Progress Against Cancer
The administration released its FY21 budget today which contains significant cuts to health care programs. If implemented, the cuts could leave millions more Americans uninsured and unable to access comprehensive health coverage and stall medical research essential to preventing, detecting and treating cancer.
House Votes to Disapprove Medicaid Block Grant Guidance; Concerns Persist About Access Issues
The House of Representatives cast a vote of disapproval of guidance that would fundamentally alter the Medicaid program.