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New Mexico Lawmakers Examine Ways to Address State's Tobacco Burden

... Elections and Indian Affairs Committee hearing on Friday, February 22.   “New Mexico’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs continues to be implementing evidenced-based solutions which help reduce the use of tobacco products,” said Sandra Adondakis, ... enrollees with access to individual, group and telephone counseling as well as all seven FDA -approved cessation products can help reduce the health care burden caused by tobacco. At Friday’s House State Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee hearing, ACS CAN will be on hand ...

Wyoming Lawmakers to Consider $1 Cigarette Tax Increase in 2019 Session

... at a rate of 53.3 percent of the wholesale price." A higher tobacco tax also has financial benefits. The state spends $258 million annually on health care costs from smoking, including almost $45 million a year in Medicaid costs. A $1 per pack cigarette tax increase is projected to generate about $21 million in new revenue, while saving the state more than $98 million in long-term health care costs as smoking rates decline.  To pledge your support for a $1 cigarette tax increase, contact ACS CAN in Wyoming at ...

Broad Cross Section of Stakeholders Aim to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer Worldwide

New York, NY – Key international stakeholders, diplomats and public health leaders will gather in New York City today to discuss ways to accelerate and collaborate on the global elimination of cervical cancer ... Cancer Control (UICC), and comes just as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) holds its annual meeting. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 570,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018, representing 6.6 percent of all female cancers. ... companies produce innovative, safe and effective in vitro diagnostic tests that facilitate evidence-based medicine, improve quality of patient care, promote wellness, enable early detection of disease and can reduce overall health care costs. Functioning as an association within AdvaMed, ...

Oral Chemo and Appropriations are Legislative Priorities to Fight Cancer

... 2022 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care and tobacco control funding, both of which will ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.  “For nearly ten years, ACS CAN has been advocating ... advocacy 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 stand ...

Gov. Moore Approves Legislation to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

... invaluable patient, provider and legislative partnerships. We look forward to cancer patients across Maryland benefiting from improved access to care and better quality of life.” ACS CAN will be joined by patient advocates and survivors to applaud Gov. Moore and the legislative champions ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org . 0 Leading public health group commends lawmakers for working to ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, and can benefit more Marylanders Gov. ...

ACS CAN Joins Comments to Strengthen Regulation on External Appeals

... on the administration’s amendment to the interim final rule regarding the rights of patients to appeal denials of claims under the Affordable Care Act. The comments commend the administration for working with patient and consumer representatives to develop a workable appeal process that ensures that consumers have a meaningful opportunity to contest denials of health insurance coverage. But the comments also list improvements to the rule that are necessary to fulfill the new law’s promise to ... concern that it inadequately fulfills the intent of the law and denies consumers the tools they need to launch appeals for access to lifesaving care. For example, the rule enables insurers to provide minimal explanation for denying a claim, permitting vague explanations such as that the ...

New Study Shows High Burden of Liver, Stomach and Cervical Cancers Among the Hispanic and Latino Population

TALLAHASSEE, FL – September 22, 2021 – A new study released by the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows significant health inequities among Hispanic and Latino Americans living in the U.S . The study, led by Kimberly Miller, MPH, a scientist at ACS, notes that ... in the cancer burden. In addition, more research is needed to assess not only the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the utilization of cancer care, but also the impact on cancer incidence and mortality trends as COVID-19 has disproportionately affected minority populations in the U.S.” ... advocacy 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 ...

More Than 100 Volunteers Will Ask Legislature to Prioritize Cancer Prevention

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – April 3, 2017 – Cancer survivors, caretakers and health professionals will convene at the Capitol building Wednesday, April 5, to ask their legislators to protect and support statewide programs ... drive down Missouri’s cancer rates and save lives. Tobacco use kills more than 11,000 Missourians and costs the state more than $3 billion in health care bills each year, but the state ranks 50 th in the nation in spending for tobacco cessation and prevention. With 63 percent of Missouri’s ...

ACS CAN Celebrates Wins, Decries Missed Opportunities for Cancer Prevention

... Indiana government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, released the following statement in response:   “Health advocates across the state truly came together this legislative session to work hard for Hoosiers, especially cancer patients and those at ... With this new law, Indiana will be able to stay ahead of this ‘silent killer’ and ensure more women have access to lifesaving cancer care.   “We’re also thrilled to see $2.5 million in new additional funding for statewide tobacco prevention and cessation programs. But the ... disease by increasing the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack.   “For years, our state has ranked toward the bottom of nearly every nationwide health report. We have one of the highest adult smoking rates and one of the lowest cigarette tax rates in the country, which contribute to the ...

Assembly Passes Bill to Put Patients First

... at the right time while, at the same time, help manage healthcare costs. We thank Assemblyman Herb Conaway for sponsoring this crucial public health measure. We look forward to working with the Senate and Governor Murphy to pass and enact this legislation. Please protect New Jerseyans and their families as they face life threatening chronic health issues.” About ACS CAN at 20   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for policymakers ... 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 ...

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