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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is encouraging people with cancer and others impacted by the disease to call on lawmakers to vote against a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which includes important patient protections that are providing families with greater access to quality, affordable care.
WASHINGTON – January 21, 2011 – The nation’s leading groups representing patients and families living with cancer, diabetes, heart disease or stroke jointly filed an amicus brief in federal appellate court today in support of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical for people with
Statement by Christopher W. Hansen,
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President
Repeal of Affordable Care Act Without a Meaningful Alternative Would Invalidate Critical Provisions for Patients
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recently filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the draft National Prevention Strategy developed as directed by the Affordable Care Act.
The Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance that will give consumers more information about their health insurance plans. Under the new rules, providers who offer limited benefit or “mini med” plans must inform consumers in user-friendly language that the plan benefits are in no way comprehensive.
WASHINGTON, DC – December 2, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this morning released its Healthy People 2020 report, which spells out nearly 600 public health goals for the next decade.
Adequate coverage at affordable prices is often not attainable for many Americans with cancer, testified Stephen Finan, senior director of policy for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation today.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 22, 2010 – The U.S.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today joined other groups representing patients, consumers and workers in urging the U.S. Senate to defeat a resolution that would block important protections in the Affordable Care Act from taking effect.