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Cancer Patients, Survivors and Their Families Tell Congress the Time to Make Health Care More Affordable is PAST DUE!
... today at the San Francisco Federal Building to kick off National Cancer Survivor Month with an important message to Congress: affordable cancer care is PAST DUE. “It is cause of moral outrage that more than half of cancer patients are forced to incur debt during their life-saving ... Biden, the Congress is taking bipartisan action to beat cancer: delivering record research investments through the National Institutes of Health and funding a new cancer initiative, ARPA-H,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi –whose Office was in attendance – in a statement commending ACS CAN for its leadership in the fight for quality, affordable health care. The group of cancer advocates urged lawmakers to help people better access affordable, quality health care by including the following ...
Virtual Policy Forum to Highlight the Role of Research in Equitable Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in California
Sacramento, Calif . – A panel of experts in cancer care and equity will participate in a panel discussion on the critical need for research that addresses tangible, impactful solutions for equitable ... said Kay Coleman, chair of the ACS CAN California Leadership Council and state lead ambassador for ACS CAN. The 2022 ACS CAN California Virtual Health and Equity Policy Forum will bring together experts whose work is key to address gaps in cancer prevention and care delivery, reduce cancer ... cancer researcher and current chair of the National Cancer Advisory Board, will deliver a keynote speech on closing the gaps in cancer health. Dr. Robert A. Winn , director of Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center will moderate the panel discussion. Panel members ...
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Cancer Advocates Ask Candidates Running for Congress in California to Accept The Medi-Cal Promise
SACRAMENTO, CA – Candidates’ support for cancer-fighting policies such as access to adequate and affordable health care is critically important to many Californians. As part of its Cancer Votes program, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) ... in the fight against cancer. “In California, a key public policy for candidates who become lawmakers is to ensure those in need have the health coverage they need. That’s why ACS CAN cancer patients, survivors and loved ones are launching The Medi-Cal Promise campaign that asks ...
Analysis of Marketplace Cancer Drug Coverage Shows Consumers Face Information Barriers on Cost and Coverage
Washington, D.C., February 22, 2017—Cancer patients trying to select the best health insurance plan through the market places continue to face challenges in determining prescription drug coverage and cost-sharing information ... and quantity limits - on common cancer drugs. ACS CAN recommends several policies that could improve drug coverage and transparency in any health care system. These include monitoring formularies to ensure plans are not discriminating against patients with high-cost conditions like cancer; ...
Cancer Advocates Release 2016 Legislative Scorecard
... legislative actions on the tobacco bills brought a halt to the tobacco industry’s lobbying influence that had blocked progress on key public health legislation for 20 years. The legislation, signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in May 2016, will help prevent youth from a lifetime ... of cancer policy issues and holds lawmakers accountable for their voting record in the following cancer-related issue areas: Access to care Awareness and disparities Environment ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...
2023 California Legislative Policy Roundtable
... Cancer Registry, the Regional Registries, and the roles they play in fighting cancer. Panelists will include members of the Legislature, public health advocates, and researchers who will demonstrate how they use the Registry to fight cancer. We will also honor State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (CA – SD25) for the passage of SB 987 - The California Cancer Care Equity Act which improves cancer care access, cancer survival, and patient experience by enhancing Medi-Cal patient access to necessary ... We invite you to be part of a group of sustaining supporters enabling ACS CAN’s work to catalyze discovery, accelerate cures, and improve health equity. With your help, our advocacy will not stop. Join us and together we can save lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. To ...
Health Equity Policy Event Series
This series includes in-depth discussions on the pandemic's impact to research and patient access to care. Health Equity Impacts of COVID-19 and How We're Fighting Back August 18, 2020 5:00-6:30pm PT The keynote speaker for this event, Dr. ... Medical Officer for GRAIL , whose mission it is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. Dr. Ofman, an accomplished industry expert in health policy with deep experience integrating innovation into healthcare systems, will highlight GRAIL's Multi-Cancer Early Detection test. ...
Cancer Research Through A Health Equity Lens
... event will feature presentations from cancer researchers on cutting-edge science at the forefront of breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, care, and survivorship coupled with policy proposals that ensure these advancements are available for all. Research is the fuel for progress in cancer and the investment in research needs to be strong and sustained to realize that progress for ALL. Experts in cancer research and health equity will share inspiring stories of the power of research and will highlight exciting developments, followed by a moderated panel to ... Congressional Hispanic Caucus Moderated by: David Tom Cooke, MD, FACS, Professor and Chief, Division of General Thoracic Surgery at UC Davis Health Support Our Mission - Donate While there is no fee to participate, donations are welcomed and can be made here . Special Thank ...
State Senate Committee Votes to Increase Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments
Video with cancer survivor’s story here . Sacramento, Calif. – The California Senate Health Committee voted Wednesday evening to advance a bill that would increase access to biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision ... that have been under-resourced, including communities of color, individuals with limited income, rural residents and patients receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive recommended biomarker testing. “We urge the legislature to pass this bill to help ... California Legislative Director for ACS CAN. “Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health inequities and improving cancer outcomes.” For more information on precision medicine, cancer biomarkers, current barriers to biomarker ...