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... D.C.— January 3, 2023 — Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will hear oral arguments in the case of Haller v. Health and Human Services (HHS) and decide whether or not to uphold the U.S. District Court’s ruling preserving the No Surprises Act (NSA), ... for patients. Prior to this law, too many people with cancer received surprise bills that financially burdened their families and led to worse health outcomes and higher mortality rates, according to ACS research.   “Cancer patients are especially apt to encounter these kinds of bills ... in the U.S. expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year alone, it’s critical we uphold protections like the NSA that aim to make health care more affordable and give more people a fighting chance at survival.  “No one should have to struggle to pay basic bills, deplete their ...

... tool for looking at Medicare through the cancer lens, so our policymakers understand how cancer effects the Medicare program as they work on health care reform. Here are some highlights from the new chartbook: o The elderly represent only 13 percent of the population but make up about half of ...

... remains the nationŠ—Ès number one cause of preventable death, killing approximately 443,000 Americans and costing $96 billion in direct health care costs each year. Yet, a new report co-authored by ACS CAN shows states are not doing all they can to help tackle tobacco use. State funding ...

... the availability of these plans up to 364 days and provide an option for indefinite renewability, allowing them to function like permanent health insurance without having to follow most of the permanent plan rules. “Expanding access to these policies will likely cause premiums in the ... those with serious or chronic diseases and disabilities, into a smaller, sicker market to obtain the coverage they need to manage their health. Premiums for comprehensive plans that meet federal standards would likely skyrocket, and plans would likely exit the market. This will make ... and promoting improvements to our health insurance markets that control costs, stabilize the market, and positively impact coverage and care for millions of Americans. Expanding access to STLDs will move us away from – not towards – achieving these goals.” Public comments on ...