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2025 Virginia Legislative Priorities
... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Virginians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Virgina General Assembly 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 prevention policies ...
2023 Virginia Session Summary
... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, expanded access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Virginians touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... In 2023, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Virginia General Assembly, the Virginia Department of Health, the Insurance Commissioner, and the Governor’s office in support of the following priorities: Reducing the Toll of Tobacco Cigar Tax: ...
2019 Day at the State Capitol
... policy changes that would impact cancer patients' access to the medications their doctors prescribe, and preventing the expansion of short-term health care plans that don't have to follow the guidelines set forth by the Affordable Care Act. Of course they also reminded their legislators of how important it is for the state budget to included funding for cancer research. ...
Arlington Resident Urges Congress to Fully Fund Bipartisan STAR Act, Ensure Childhood Cancer Research Remains a National Priority
... life of childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families. They also called on lawmakers to cosponsor the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act, which reduces regulatory burdens to allow children with complex medical needs greater access to out-of-state providers who can best meet their needs. Additionally, they urged Congress to continue to make strong investments in the National Institutes for Health and the National Cancer Institute to help advance discoveries in the fight against childhood cancer. Bartrum was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, ... a career in radiation oncology. “Getting to connect with lawmakers to share my story as a survivor and lend my perspective as an aspiring health care professional has been immensely rewarding. The work we do as advocates has an impact. I am eager to continue to help facilitate ...
Legislation Aimed at Addressing Medical Debt Passes Senate Committee, Advances to Senate Floor; Patient Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Support
... of Virginians have experienced a healthcare affordability burden in the past year and more than three-quarters (78%) are worried about affording health care in the future. House Bill 1725 seeks to limit the burden of medical debt by ensuring that interest rates on medical debt are limited to 3% a ... the Capitol in Richmond for the annual Cancer Action Day to highlight the importance of House Bill 1725 in protecting the physical and financial health of Virginians battling disease. Tiffany Freeman was among the advocates in attendance on Cancer Action Day. Freeman said, “Picture being ...
Dr. Bruce D. Waldholtz Named to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network National Board
... leadership and guidance for ACS CAN, which supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. Based in Washington, D.C., ACS CAN leverages volunteers across the country to educate elected officials on critically important ... American Churches promoting breast and colon cancer screening. Dr. Waldholtz is a 2014 recipient of the Society’s St George Award and of The Health Care Heroes Award of Hampton Roads for his work in cancer disparities and screening efforts. After attending ACS CAN’s Leadership Summit & Lobby ...
New Report: Failure by Southern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden
... result of tobacco use, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Given this, the state’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of cigarettes by $1.35 or more per pack. “Virginia’s excise tax on cigarettes hasn’t been ... increase to the tobacco tax would not only lower tobacco-use rates but also have the added benefit of saving the state millions of dollars in health care costs.” Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System from 2010 to 2014, the lung cancer mortality rate in the 12 Southern ...
Cancer Groups Applaud New Protections for Virginians Facing Medical Debt
... to protect patients from the harmful effects of medical debt. Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week signed into law HB 1370, which prohibits certain health care facilities and providers from reporting patients’ medical debt to consumer reporting agencies. Delegate Karrie Delaney sponsored the ... medical debt. We applaud the General Assembly and Gov. Youngkin for standing up for patients so they can focus on what’s most important: their health.” Medical debt’s impact is particularly acute on cancer patients. A recent ACS CAN survey of cancer patients and survivors found ...
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
... (ACS) 45 th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and state lawmakers to protect the health of state residents by increasing the tax on all tobacco products and ensuring the additional revenue is invested in the state’s public health program. As our battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities healthy and safe—which means ... programs. In addition to increasing the state’s revenue, we know that regular and significant increases in tobacco taxes mean lower health care costs fewer youth who ever become addicted to these deadly products. “Health benefits begin occurring quickly after quitting smoking, ...
Statement on the Death of Congressman Donald McEachin & Status of Virginians’ Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening
... our sincere condolences to Rep. McEachin’s wife and three daughters. “Throughout his time in Congress, Rep. McEachin was a champion of many health-related issues, including those involving clean air and access to care. We celebrate the Representative’s passion for Virginians’ health and safety, which led to his critical support for the Inflation Reduction Act, amongst other legislative efforts. “A cancer diagnosis is ...