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Georgia 2020 Policy Forum: Cancer Research

... event. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans. Forum Focus | The Future of Cancer Care: From Discovery to Delivery Cancer remains a critical public health problem and how ...

FY 2012 House Budget Resolution Would Mark A Setback in the Fight Against Cancer

Severe Cuts in Medicare, Medicaid, Disease Prevention and Medical Research Would Threaten Access to Health Care for People With Cancer WASHINGTON – April 5, 2011 – Following is a statement from Christopher W. Hansen, president of the American Cancer ... introduced by House leaders could make it more difficult and more expensive for millions of seniors and low-income families to access lifesaving health care.  It could also stall progress in the fight against cancer by defunding an historic investment in prevention and cutting federal ...

Congratulations to Dr. Michele Williams for receiving a state award

Easton Doctor of Nursing and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Ambassador Receives Abeloff Award for Excellence in Public Health and Cancer Control from Maryland Department of Health   Dr. Michele Williams has received the 2017 Martin D. Abeloff Award for Excellence in Public Health and Cancer Control from the Maryland Department of Health Center for Cancer Prevention and Control for her contributions to cancer control and public health through patient care and public health policy advocacy. The award was announced at 24th Annual Maryland State Council on Cancer Control Cancer Conference held on ...

Can Tech Innovation Help End Cancer?

... alterations in tumors. We also use apps on smartphones and other personal technological devices connected to broadband networks to monitor our health. Technology enables patient-centered care. As cancer care continues to evolve, so does medical technology and its use in every aspect of the care continuum. With the development of ... every day. For them, technology holds the promise of providing better access to the best cancer care available and helping to improve the way health care is delivered. Because of severe shortages of some specialty providers in rural areas, people with complex conditions such as cancer or ...

President Renews Call for Stronger Tobacco Control in FY 15 Budget Proposal

... an FY15 budget proposal that prioritizes tobacco control with an increase in the federal tobacco tax, emphasizes the importance of primary care with an investment in workforce training for new doctors and signals his ongoing support for increased investment in medical research. A ... that he remains committed to increasing the federal cigarette tax by an unprecedented 94 cents, which would save lives and reduce long-term health care costs. Increasing tobacco taxes is one of the most effective ways to keep kids from smoking and encourage people to quit. ACS CAN ... tax would prevent about 493,000 children from premature death, reduce the number of adult smokers by 2.6 million over 10 years and lower health care costs by $55 billion. ACS CAN applauds the president's proposal to invest more than $14.6 billion to expand and train the nation 's ...

New Report Shows Majority of States Missing Opportunities to Reduce Toll of Cancer

... that help to prevent a disease that kills more than 1,600 people a day nationwide and will cost the country an estimated $216 billion in health care costs this year alone. The report, which was released at the National Conference of State Legislatures annual meeting in Seattle, WA, finds ... in seven or more policy areas. Most states are failing to implement laws and policies that not only prevent cancer and save lives, but lower health care costs and generate revenue at the same time, said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. By enacting evidence-based policies that ...

Former Lt. Gov. Fischbach and Rep. Peterson State their Positions on Issues to Fight Cancer as Part of National Voter Education Campaign

... nd and 7 th Congressional Districts candidates to state their position on cancer issues such as cancer research funding and access to health care, including rural cancer care.  Specifically, candidates for the 7 th Congressional District seat are being asked the following questions: Access to Health Care:  The decision on whether or not to repeal the Affordable Care Act will be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. If it is overturned, how ...

How Does Your State Measure Up on Policies to Fight Cancer in 2015?

... legislatures are missing opportunities to enact laws and policies that could not only save lives, but also generate new revenue and long-term health care savings. This yearŠ—'s report ranks where states stand on nine public policy issues that play a critical role in reducing cancer incidence ... life. IŠ—'m looking forward to seeing the outcome of these state recommendations. Another key trend we are seeing is increasing access to health care in the states through Medicaid. States have the option to accept federal dollars that have already been set aside to provide uninsured ...

Cancer Patients Call on Congress to Restore Proposed Budget and Program Cuts That Would Reverse Progress Against Cancer

... disappointed the U.S. House of Representatives is seeking deep cuts in the FY 2013 budget resolution bottom line that would jeopardize access to health care for cancer patients and survivors as well as future discoveries in cancer research and treatment. With 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women expected to ... resolution proposes to repeal key patient protections contained in the Affordable Care Act. The resolution would also further threaten access to health coverage through Medicaid by financing the program through block grants that could dramatically reduce eligibility and limit benefits for ...

Administration’s Budget Risks Reversing Progress Against Cancer

Washington, D.C.— 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.   The budget cuts funding for medical research ...

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