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ACS CAN Releases Annual Roadmap for State Cancer Policies
... victories in the past year, the majority of states continue to miss opportunities to pass policies proven to help save lives from cancer, save health care dollars and create a legacy of better health for their residents. This year's report grades all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories on the following 10 policy issues that ...
A Fond Farewell
... (FDA) authority to regulate all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars and hookah, was a significant milestone in the public health community. A few months before I joined ACS CAN, the average state cigarette tax was $1.34 per pack. Today, it’s up to $1.79 per pack – ... and celebrated each time a Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium implemented tobacco-free policies. Protecting patients’ access to lifesaving care. Some of the most compelling stories I’ve heard through our work came from patients who had to fight to access the health care they needed to treat their cancer. I’m proud of the countless times ACS CAN has advocated to maintain patient protections in the ...
Cancer Votes
... around the country are speaking to voters about important issues this election season, such as the economy, federal and state budgets and health care. But what most candidates aren't addressing is an issue that will likely touch every single American in their lifetimes: cancer. Lawmakers ... help people fight cancer. Five issues are particularly important: Federal and state funding for cancer research Access to affordable, quality health care nationwide Protecting cancer coverage in Medicare Expanding access to health coverage for low-income Americans through Medicaid ...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Ensuring Everyone Has Access to Lifesaving Screenings
... 62 percent of breast cancers being diagnosed at an early, local stage. Getting screened early can save lives from breast cancer, but lack of health insurance poses a major barrier to breast cancer screening. Millions of low-income, uninsured and underinsured women depend on the National ... maintaining $197 million in level funding for these programs for Fiscal Year 2019. ACS CAN also advocates for increases in funding for community health centers as well as evidence-based educational efforts to improve uptake of preventive and early detection services. ACS CAN supports ... tests than White or Black women. Multiple factors contribute to disparities among screening, including differences in insurance and access to care, as well as structural and cultural barriers. Women who are insured are twice as likely to receive a recommended mammography than women who ...
A Win For Consumers!
Yesterday's health policy news out of Washington is something to celebrate! The administration released its final rule late yesterday morning on an important provision in the Affordable Care Act, known as the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) provision. This rule defines the standard information that health insurers must provide to consumers about the benefits offered in their plans. At last, consumers will be presented with health coverage ...
Happy Thanksgiving!
... to reflect on those things for which we give thanks. I would like to express my thanks for all of the incredibly talented cancer researchers and health care professionals who are making life better for those with cancer, their families and those at risk. I also give thanks for our wonderful ...
Childhood Cancer Advocates Share Stories on Capitol Hill
... and survivorship programs to improve the quality of life for all childhood cancer survivors, increase access to the long-term comprehensive health care services they need and enhance understanding of the long-term effects of their treatment. While innovative cancer research has led to more ... and survivorship for all people facing cancer, including pediatric patients, survivors and their families, through improved access to palliative care services . Two bills introduced in Congress this spring would address the deficit in palliative care training offered in the nation's medical ...
Cancer Votes: Making Cancer a Priority This Election
... you support increasing the state cigarette tax by one dollar per pack to reduce tobacco use, particularly among children, and fund critical health care and public health needs? These answers are published for voters' education. Through Cancer Votes, ACS CAN has also been the sponsor of a number of ...
ACS CAN Releases Annual Report Evaluating How States are Measuring Up on Cancer Policies
... comes to legislative activity to reduce cancer incidence and mortality in nine specific areas, including cancer prevention programs, access to health coverage and quality of life. “Green” means the state is doing well and has adopted evidence-based policies and best practices; ... major gains states have made recently: • In 2017, seven states passed legislation to increase access to and awareness of palliative care, bringing the new total to 20 states. Studies show that states can save more on medical costs when palliative care is provided earlier in a ... the disease should not depend on where you live. Unfortunately, research consistently shows that a person’s zip code is a better predictor of health than their genetic code. State lawmakers are in a unique position, with proven opportunities at their fingertips, to reduce the number of ...
Cuts to National Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program Putting Women at Risk
... cuts caused by sequestration. This drastic cut will result in tens of thousands of fewer cancer screenings provided by the program. While the health care law is improving access to health care coverage and early detection services, there are still women that will need to rely on the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early ...