Access to Health Care

Every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care. From cancer screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies to the latest breakthroughs in treatment, everyone should have access to the care that could prevent cancer and save their life. In addition, ensuring that low-income working families have access to affordable health insurance is proven to reduce overall health care costs.

We are working in every state and in Congress to expand health care options and protect existing laws that help patients get true access to the care they need.

People without health insurance are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at a late stage, when the disease is harder to treat, more costly and more difficult to survive.

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Urge Congress to support access to cutting-edge cancer treatments

“Many cancer patients have to choose between life and death when it comes to cancer and what they can afford for treatment." Contact your Member of Congress to help cancer patients have a brighter future.

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Empowering patient voices through voter registration

August 15, 2024

National

While roughly 83% of adults in the United States will visit a health care provider in the next year, an estimated 80% of health outcomes are determined beyond clinic walls. This includes health outcomes like cancer mortality rates due to

House and Senate Introduce Legislation Vital to Eliminating Health Disparities

July 25, 2024

National

The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2024, which provides a comprehensive set of strategic policy solutions designed to enhance the health and well-being of underserved and marginalized communities.

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Alleviate New Jerseyans’ Medical Debt

July 22, 2024

New Jersey

This afternoon, Governor Murphy signed the Louisa Carmen Medical Debt Relief Act (A3861) into law, securing a major victory for patients and families across New Jersey.

Final State Budget Sustains Support to Reduce Burden of Disease, Yet More Work to Be Done

July 15, 2024

Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Legislature passed and Governor Shapiro certified the 2024-25 budget—the contents of which reflect a step in the right direction in the effort to end cancer as we know it for everyone.