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Costs and Barriers to Care

Trapped: America's Crippling Medical Debt Crisis

October 30, 2023

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February 13, 2025

Medicaid Funding Caps are a Barrier to Care for Cancer Patients & Survivors

ACS CAN opposes per capita caps, block grants, and other capped funding structures for the Medicaid program, as they endanger access to care.

Prescription Drug Affordability Boards and the Impact on Cancer Care

October 4, 2024

ACS CAN has long fought for public policies that support the availability and affordability of medically necessary prescription drugs.

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ACS CAN Comments re: Removing Medical Debt from Credit Reports

August 9, 2024

ACS CAN submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau strongly supporting the proposal to prohibit medical debt from appearing on credit reports.

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