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New Poll: Majority of Wisconsin Voters Say Candidate’s Position on Affordable Health Care a Deciding Factor

... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 85% of Wisconsin voters view a candidate’s position on access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage as a vote-determining factor. The poll findings showed that Wisconsinites struggle with medical debt. In Wisconsin, 7 in 10 voters ... people in the US expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, it’s more important than ever for voters to make their voices heard on the health care issues that matter to them most,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “Policy decisions stand at the very core of many barriers ...

New Poll: Eight-In-Ten Wisconsin Voters Say a Candidate’s Position On Health Care Is Important To Them

... the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 8 in 10 registered voters (80%) in Wisconsin say a candidate’s position on health care is important to them when deciding who to vote for, including 40% who say a candidate’s position is very important to them. That sentiment ... across the political spectrum with majorities of Republicans (72%), Independents (69%) and Democrats (93%) saying a candidate’s position on health care is important to them when deciding who to vote for. The poll also shows strong support among Wisconsin voters for increasing and ...

Patient Groups in Wisconsin Urge Passage of Senate Bill 23 to Extend Health Care Coverage for New Moms

... leading patient advocacy organizations – are urging Wisconsin lawmakers to advance legislation that would extend postpartum Medicaid health care coverage for new moms. Maternal morbidity and mortality are serious public health concerns. In Wisconsin, 73% of pregnancy-related deaths occur postpartum. “Wisconsin is one of only two states that has not extended ...

Governor’s Veto of Medicaid Restriction Bills Protects Patients from Harmful Barriers to Care

Madison, Wis. –  Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed two bills that would have tightened access to health care coverage for limited-income Wisconsinites. Senate Bill 905/Assembly Bill 934 aimed to require Medicaid enrollees to prove eligibility and ... monitoring of the income boundary of BadgerCare and proposed frequent re-determinations which could result in loss of access to affordable health care coverage for our friends and neighbors. Medicaid is critical in the fight against cancer as thousands of Wisconsinites depend on the ...

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 ...

Addressing Tobacco Addiction, Access to Care Among Priorities for Wisconsin Cancer-Fighting Advocates

... during the pandemic, so ACS CAN volunteers continue to work incessantly to ensure all Wisconsinites have access to the quality, affordable care they need when they need it,” said Sara Sahli, ACS CAN Wisconsin government relations director. This year in Wisconsin, more than 36,000 people will hear the words “you have cancer” and will begin their battle against this disease. ACS CAN will focus on addressing health disparities that contribute to a higher cancer rate, later stage diagnoses and higher mortality rate among communities of color, low-income ... and cervical cancer screening and treatment program for low-income uninsured and underinsured women administered by the Wisconsin Department of Health. Medicaid & Expansion : ACS CAN will advocate to protect, preserve, improve and expand access to comprehensive health insurance coverage for ...

Wisconsin Legislature Prioritizes Cancer Prevention and Early Detection, Misses Opportunity to Increase Access to Care

... by important wins for cancer prevention and early detection, as well as battles against unwarranted efforts to create barriers to accessing care. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the Legislature for maintaining funding for the Tobacco Prevention and ... Program and the Well Woman Program. However, ACS CAN regrets lawmakers’ support for legislation that will unnecessarily hinder access to health care coverage for limited-income Wisconsinites. The following is a statement is from ACS CAN Wisconsin Government Relations Director Sara ... from becoming addicted to dangerous tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and help adults quit. It is also vital to reduce the burden and health disparities that stem from tobacco use. While smoking rates have declined in Wisconsin over the last decade, we’re seeing that progress ...

ACS CAN Wisconsin Volunteer Letter Published

Gallagher’s health care-related votes disappointing WRIGHTSTOWN - As a volunteer for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, I am deeply disappointed with two of Rep. Mike Gallagher's recent votes. First, Rep. Gallagher voted for the American Health Care Act, despite having no score from the Congressional Budget Office and despite opposition from all the leading health-related nonprofit ...

Opinion: Medicaid expansion is popular – and necessary

... & Review. By Philip R. O’Brien, national member of the ACS CAN Board of Directors In the Badger State, we have a proud tradition of taking care of each other when our friends and neighbors are struggling. It’s the Wisconsin way. Right now, tens of thousands of Wisconsinites are struggling to afford health care for diseases like cancer. Expanding BadgerCare, Wisconsin’s Medicaid program, is incredibly popular. According to the latest survey ... Action Network (ACS CAN), 7 in 10 Wisconsinites want to see BadgerCare expanded and 8 in 10 want our elected officials to take action to make health care more affordable. BadgerCare is critical in the fight against cancer. Thousands of Wisconsinites depend on this program for cancer ...

Proposed Requirements for BadgerCare Coverage Pose Serious Risk to Cancer Patients and Survivors

... burdensome requirements could result in fewer individuals having access to this lifesaving program and force more Wisconsinites to go without health insurance altogether, widening health inequities and worsening health outcomes. “Medicaid is critical to our progress in the fight against cancer. Thousands of Wisconsinites depend on the program for cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship care services,” said Sara Sahli, government relations director for ACS CAN in Wisconsin. ACS CAN opposes adding work requirements as a condition ...

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