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Howard Koh A Champion of Public Health

... affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on the departure of Howard K. Koh, M.D., M.P.H., assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Howard Koh 's distinguished tenure at HHS was marked by an unparalleled commitment to public health and ... urging Americans in every corner of the country to adopt healthy behaviors that can prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and reduce health care costs. Dr. Koh led or played a major role in historic federal efforts to lower the number of uninsured and underinsured Americans, make kids ...

Public Health Expert to Join American Cancer Society

ATLANTA (Nov. 13, 2014) - The American Cancer Society announced today that Rosemarie Rosie Henson, senior advisor to the assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will join the Society as senior vice president for prevention and early detection, effective January 2015. Henson, ... investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at ...

Guest Blog from HHS Asst. Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh

Howard Koh, MD, MPH, is the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Almost everyone has lost a loved one to cancer. But this tragedy is only compounded when we realize afterwards that some ... , represents a vital opportunity for all of us. We can all commit to improving efforts for cancer prevention for ourselves and the people we care about. Of course, treatment strategies are critically important, too. As a physician who has cared for patients for more than 30 years, I know ...

New Health Disparities Chartbook Illustrates Inequities in Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Survivorship

WASHINGTON, DC - October 17, 2018 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released a publication today to illustrate health disparities across the cancer continuum and discuss public policy strategies to address those disparities. Cancer Disparities: A Chartbook ... ACS CAN is actively pursuing evidence-based public policies at the local, state and federal levels that aim to reduce disparities and improve health outcomes for all U.S. population groups. It highlights some of the greatest gaps and challenges, which will further guide ACS CAN in its ... must include enhanced prevention and early detection, increased access to coverage and treatment across all populations; and delivery of care in a culturally and linguistically competent manner. Continued research – particularly on ways to collect disparities data, implement public ...

President 's Budget Increases Funding for Cancer Research; Proposes Tobacco Tax to Fund Health Insurance for Kids

... to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases such as cancer. The proposed three percent increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) would begin to restore scarce resources after years of appropriations that have not kept up ... proposal once again includes a 94-cent increase in the federal cigarette tax that would in part pay for a five-year extension of the Children 's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). There has been past bipartisan congressional support for increasing the federal tobacco tax to pay for this important program that guarantees access to quality care for uninsured children across the country. The tax has the added benefit ofξ discouraging kids from smoking, reducing long-term health care ...

Steps Governor Hochul Can Take to Make New York a Leader in Health Equity

... breakthroughs in research and treatment, but there is still a lot of work to be done. If New York aims to remain a national leader in cancer care, as I believe the Empire State is meant to be, our elected officials must be champions in the fight to achieve health equity for all communities. From the inception of Medicare to the expansion of Medicaid, health equity has been the throughline for policies that improve health outcomes and address morbidity and mortality rates. There is plenty of ...

NIH and NCI Funding Increased in FY 2021 Budget Deal; Access to Care Prioritized

... D.C.,—Congress approved an FY 2021 funding deal that includes an increase for biomedical research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). In a tough budget environment, the spending bill includes a $1.25 billion ... work, therefore, additional increases in the next Congress will be more critical than ever. Congress did prioritize efforts to make cancer care more affordable. By passing the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, unexpected out-of-pocket costs Medicare beneficiaries can face after a colonoscopy if a polyp is found and removed will be phased out. Individuals on private health plans enjoy full coverage of colorectal cancer screenings as a result of the Affordable Care Act, but a loophole in Medicare can result in ...

New Report: Cancer Survivors in New York Face High Costs of Care and Debt Years After Treatment

... cancer survivors face in the years after they complete their initial treatment. Research shows cancer survivors have higher annual out-of-pocket health care costs and carry more medical debt than people who have not had cancer. The report details several policies that should be enacted to help ... to the financial toxicity of a cancer diagnosis. The details are as follows: A2085-A / S906-B would require that every state-regulated health plan cover 100% of the cost of colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 and remove cost-sharing for individuals who require a ...

Hawaii Survivors, Patients Urge Increased Access to Care During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at State Capitol

... with lawmakers, volunteers expressed desire for leaders to support policies that aim to end the cancer burden in Hawaii, including access to care and early detection initiatives.  Among the asks of the General Assembly was supporting HCR 35 and SCR 29 which, if adopted, would allow for an auditor study to assess health insurance coverage for biomarker testing for Hawaii residents. Currently, insurance coverage for biomarker testing is failing to keep pace ... that impact the lives of Hawaiians impacted by cancer,” said Cynthia Au, ACS CAN Hawaii Government Relations Director. “Increasing access to care, early detection, and prevention is crucial to ending the cancer burden for all communities. We are grateful to the lawmakers who have ...

New Study: 28 Percent of Adults Haven't Received Colorectal Cancer Screening

... detectable only through routine screening. When you dive a little deeper into the study's results you learn that insurance and having a regular care provider have an impact on screening 55 percent of people without insurance have never been screened, and of those without a regular care provider, 61 percent have never been screened.ξScientific research from the American Cancer Society has shown that people without health coverage are more likely than those with private insurance to be diagnosed with cancer at its more advanced stages and less likely to survive the disease.ξThat's why provisions in the health care law to increase access to affordable insurance and a regular care provider will help make colorectal cancer screenings more readily ...

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