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Donald H. Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award
... recognizes leadership in broad-based policy change in the fight against cancer, a cause that Don Gemson, MD, MPH, an ACS board member, public health advocate, Columbia University professor and corporate health leader, embraced throughout his vibrant career. Each year ACS CAN will consider nominations to recognize individuals or organizations for ... the award. Public and elected officials, advocates and community leaders, as well as decision-makers and difference-makers in business, health care and labor and others are all considered. Each nomination should include the name, position/title, and the specific rationale for the ...
ACS CAN calls on legislative leaders to include colorectal cancer screening in state budget
ALBANY, NY – A coalition of more than 65 patient and provider groups, cancer centers, and other public health organizations delivered a letter to state legislative leaders in support of legislation that would require insurance plans to cover ... stool-based screening test, it should be considered as the next step in the preventive screening process and therefore should be covered by health insurers with no patient out-of-pocket cost. ACS CAN is calling on state leaders to include S906-B sponsored by Senators Sanders and Kennedy ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...
Cancer Burden Report Tells A "Tale of Two States"
... deaths, and both smoking rates and overall cancer rates are higher downstate than upstate.” Using data from the New Jersey Department of Health, State Cancer Registry, the report closely examines incidence and mortality rates for New York’s four most common malignancies, lung, ... colon cancer screening to the uninsured. Ease the economic toll of cancer by ensuring that all New Jerseyans have access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage. Improve patients’ quality of life through better palliative care and pain management, and enhanced health care provider education. Data for the report was gathered from the New Jersey Department of Health, ...
ACS CAN 2025 New York State Legislative Priorities
... (ACS CAN) will work with the New York State policymakers on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact ... support: Improving Patient Outcomes Expand Patient Navigation Services: ACS CAN seeks to improve cancer outcomes for patients and reduce health payer costs by increasing community-based patient navigation services for everyone at risk of cancer, those diagnosed with cancer, and ... cancer screenings rates, help patients better understand treatment options after diagnosis and help ensure patients receive the post treatment care they need in survivorship. In 2025 ACS CAN will advocate for the following: Require Reimbursement for Patient Navigation Services: ACS CAN ...
NYS 2016 ENACTED BUDGET SUMMARY
... program has been changed to now require cancer maps to be updated at least every five years, instead of haphazardly. ÌøÛ_åá $200 million health care facility transformation program. The fund will support projects that replace inefficient and outdated health care facilities. At least $30 million must be used for community based providers. April 1, 2016 Bill Sherman Vice President Government ...
Oncologists to Visit New York State Capitol & Urge Legislators to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing
... – a tool that opens the door to precision medicine. WHAT: Improving Access to Biomarker Testing: Opportunity to Revolutionize Cancer Care in New York WHO: Oncologists, cancer survivors and patient advocates representing ACS CAN to host press conference on biomarker testing ... oncologists and policy experts on how biomarker testing can improve survival outcomes and patients’ quality of life, often with reduced health care costs for the state. Members of the media are invited to attend the press conference and interview volunteers, oncologists and ACS CAN staff ...
April Advocacy Roundup
... a new Vice President for Advocacy! For over thirty years, Blair Horner has been one of New York State's leading advocates for consumer, public health and government reforms. As legislative director for the New York Public Interest Research Group, Blair worked side-by-side with the ... will keep you informed as this issue plays out over the next several months, and will be calling on you to take action as needed. State Health Insurance Exchanges Slowly Taking Shape Under the Affordable Care Act, all states are required to establish a Health Insurance Exchange by 2014 or participate instead in a federal Exchange. A Health ...
8.6.15 New York State Receives Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies
... indoor tanning devices for minors. The report also looks at whether or not a state has said yes to federal funds available to increase access to care through its Medicaid program, has passed policies proven to increase patient quality of life and offers a well-balanced approach to pain medications. Additionally, the report offers a blueprint for states to effectively implement provisions of the health care law in a way that benefits cancer patients and their families, and discusses the negative financial impact if New York State fails to ... and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in New York State, but also save millions in long-term health care costs and in some cases would even generate additional, much-needed revenue. A color-coded system classifies how well a state is ...
ACS CAN Applauds Albany and Chautauqua County Leaders for Tobacco 21 Law
... continues to claim too many lives and is the leading cause of preventable death. This law will not only save lives but also dramatically cut health care costs. “Thank you County Executives McCoy and Horrigan for acting to protect the health of the people in your counties.” ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports ...
Arthor von Blomberg Orchestra with a Tribute to Gene Krupa
... Tickets are $50 general admission, $35 for seniors, and are available now through the Bardavon Box Office, UPAC Box Office, and Ticketmaster. Health Quest, Woodstock Chimes Foundation, Design Intervention Studio, Kirchhoff-Consigli Construction, WDST-Radio, Tri-State Building Facade ... research and programs, enacting smoke-free laws and raising tobacco taxes, or paving the way for more people to access quality, affordable health care, ACS CAN is working to ensure that elected officials across the country make cancer a top national priority. Who: The American Cancer ...