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Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs

... 4, 2017 —States would likely face increased costs and cancer patients and survivors could face delayed preventive, diagnostic and curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today ... enrollees.” Unlike the current system, fixed federal payments would not adjust automatically to account for increased enrollment, unexpected health emergencies or the cost of new breakthrough treatments. Instead, such financing would shift the cost to states, which would then likely ... grants and per capita caps raise serious issues about Medicaid’s ability to offer low-income Americans quality, affordable and comprehensive health care coverage, particularly for those suffering from cancer,” said Hansen. “We want governors as well as Congress to carefully consider ...

2017 South Florida Policy Forum on Access to Care

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will host its 2017 Florida Policy Forum on Access to Care on Wednesday, October 25 th at Broward College. This premiere event will bring together leaders from the business, education, government and ... Miami Miller School of Medicine   Featuring Guest Speakers:   Makeda McLune Survivor and Advocate   Trivel McKire, MPH Florida Department of Health Broward County   Amy Christian Pfizer, Inc. Nialah Adams, MD, MS, CAQSM Broward Community and Family Health Centers, Inc   Johann Torres, MD Miami Beach Community Health Centers Heather Youmans American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network     ...

Special Session Priorities Jeopardize the Safety of Floridians with Chronic Illnesses and Their Families

... including kids, and blocking business and organizations as well as cities and towns from enacting these policies jeopardizes the health of patients and their families and silences their voices. “As public health organizations dedicated to improving the lives of the patients we serve, the health and safety of the patients we serve is our top priority. ... reason why it’s critical for as many people to be vaccinated as possible. “Meanwhile, many with chronic conditions are delaying essential care because of the pandemic. Public health measures like vaccine requirements play an important role in reducing the risk of COVID-19 to cancer ...

FL Legislative Briefing: The Promise of Precision Medicine in Cancer Care: Improving Patient Access to Targeted Cancer Therapies - A Virtual Event

... click here." EVENT OVERVIEW This educational briefing will provide an overview of the rapidly advancing world of precision medicine in cancer care, as well as the importance of increasing patient access to biomarker testing and targeted cancer therapies.  A panel of experts will discuss ... be treated with targeted therapies, studies have shown improved patient outcomes across cancer types.   As precision medicine shifts the way health care providers and patients think about cancer treatments, it is important to identify and address obstacles to biomarker testing. While ... appropriate biomarker testing relies on a combination of factors including reliable, valid, and relevant tests, insurer coverage, knowledgeable health care providers, and health care facilities equipped with the appropriate testing infrastructure for the efficient and sufficient collection ...

Wasserman Schultz, Florida Leaders Participate in Policy Forum on Cancer Costs

... U.S. cancer patients paid nearly $4 billion in out-of-pocket expenses in 2014 and the disease cost the country $87.8 billion in cancer-related health care spending. Access to quality health insurance is deemed essential to making cancer care affordable. “For cancer patients and their loved ones, the financial hardships related ...

2019 South Florida Policy Forum on Clinical Trials

... highlight the accomplishments and innovative strides of Florida cancer researchers. The forum will highlight the role of stakeholders such as health care systems, researchers, the pharmaceutical industry, and government, in the success and direction of clinical trials. Program Moderators : ... District 23 Representative Nicholas Duran Florida House District 112   Hugo F. Fernandez, MD Moffitt Cancer Center Noella Dietz, Ph.D Broward Health Jaime R. Merchan, MD, MMSc Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Dave Aizer Survivor Speaker   Mark Fleury, Ph.D  American Cancer Society ...

Florida Legislature Passes Budget with Landmark Cancer Funding

... Program. The budget triples the state’s investment in the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund , which provides pilot grants for cancer research to health care institutions, bringing the fund’s total to $60 million . The budget also adds $1.2 million to the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer ... . The Mary Brogan Program is a federal-state partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health, providing lifesaving cancer screenings for women between the ages of 50-64 with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level. ...

2025 is the Time to Reduce the Cancer Burden on Floridians

... at $3 million in subsequent budgets so that it can continue to serve more eligible Floridians and save lives. “In addition, we know having health insurance is the top indicator for whether someone survives cancer. Every Floridian should be able to access preventive care and screenings, effective cancer treatment and follow-up scans. However, according to new Census Bureau data, Florida ranks fourth worst in the U.S. for the percentage of people under 65 with health insurance. Many of these Floridians are hardworking people who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid and do not get health coverage through ...

Help Florida women receive access to life saving cancer screenings

... Early detection is critical, and any delayed follow-up may lead to later stage disease cancer.   Take a minute now to tell members of the Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee to please hear HB 141 before it's too late. Please act now!  0 Help Florida women receive access to life ...

Florida Legislature Failing to Enact Proven Cancer-Fighting Policies

... expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year and 45,030 are projected to die from the disease, implementing the nine evidenced-based public health policies detailed in the report would curb the human and financial toll of cancer in the state. These policies are designed to tackle tobacco use, encourage healthy behaviors and improve access to health screenings and treatment. “Florida must do better at enacting effective policies to prevent, detect and treat cancer,” said Matt Jordan, ... aside partisan differences and put the health of Floridians at the forefront.” Florida’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of cigarettes by at least $1 per pack.  Florida’s current excise tax of $1.34 has not been increased in ...

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