Lawmakers Urged to Oppose a Return to the Broken & Sick Care ' System and Defend New Patient Protections
Repeal of Affordable Care Act Without a Meaningful Alternative Would Invalidate Critical Provisions for Patients
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ACS CAN Files Comments on the Draft National Prevention Strategy Created by the Affordable Care Act
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.
HHS Requires Insurers to Give Consumers More Information About Limited Benefit Health Plans
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.
Administration Sets Aggressive Public Health Goals With Healthy People 2020 Report
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.
ACS CAN Expert and Volunteer Testify on Problems with "Mini-Med" Plans
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.
Interim Rule on Medical Loss Ratio Gives Consumers a Meaningful Measure to Evaluate Insurance Plans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 22, 2010 – The U.S.
Groups Representing Patients, Consumers and Workers Oppose Effort to Undermine Key Protections in Affordable Care Act
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.
ACS CAN Files Comments on the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 28, 2010 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S.
Strong Protections for Cancer Patients to Take Effect Six Months After Signing of New Health Care Law
Provisions Will Improve Access to Care for Families Affected by Cancer
ACS CAN Files Comments on Prevention Provisions of the Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 17, 2010 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) last night filed comments with the U.S.