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... process that could lead to a shortage of a particular drug.ξ It also establishes an FDA task force to work with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a strategic plan that promotes interagency coordination in an effort to avert or mitigate drug shortages. The ... The proposal was intended to curb abuse by illegal users of the drugs, but it would have had the unintended consequence of creating barriers to care for many patients and survivors who are often prescribed these medications to complete their disease-directed treatments, sleep through the ... of the medication. Additionally, the bill recognizes the value that patients bring to the drug review process, requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement strategies that will allow the FDA staff to better identify patients eligible to participate in appropriate ...

... drug shortage crisis continues to have a significant impact on cancer patients. One in every 10 cancer patients and survivors report impacts to care, a majority of whom have had difficulties finding substitute medications (68%) and cited treatment delays (59%), according to a recent survey ... there are 16 oncology drugs listed in the shortage , a number of which don’t have an effective alternative and have led to worse health outcomes for cancer patients.   The full text of the letter can be read here.   0 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Issues ...

... to patient navigation. “Patient navigation is revolutionizing how we treat cancer. It is a patient-focused and community-centered approach to care that was born here in New York City when Dr. Harold P. Freeman, a physician in Harlem, noticed that women, many of whom were Black, were ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

... ACS CAN will release the results of a new nationwide survey showing how utilization management policies have negatively affected patient care in private insurance and what that could mean for those who receive health coverage through Medicare, should the proposed changes go into effect. Since the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its proposed changes to Medicare Part D drug coverage in November 2018, ACS CAN has led efforts to voice ...