American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Urges Senate to Act Immediately on Health Care Reform Legislation
Statement by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Daniel E. Smith
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Health Care Reform Could Improve Process for Determining Prevention and Screening Guidelines
WASHINGTON -- November 20, 2009 -- The announcement this week from a federal scientific panel that women aged 40-49 should not get routine annual mammograms emphasizes the need to improve the way scientific evidence is weighed and recommendations are determined.
Leading Patient Groups Support Workplace Wellness Provisions in House Health Reform Bill
WASHINGTON -- November 16, 2009 -- Three of the nation’s leading patient groups are expressing their strong support for language in the House health care bill that promotes evidence-based workplace wellness programs and encourages financial incentives for healthy behaviors that are not tied to in
House Passage of Health Care Reform Legislation a Victory for People With Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 7, 2009 – In an historic vote, the U.S.
House Health Care Reform Legislation Would Dramatically Improve the Health Care System for People With Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 5, 2009 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced its support of proposed health care legislation that will be debated this week in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Release of House Bill Brings Country Closer to Meaningful Health Reform
WASHINGTON – October 29, 2009 – “The health reform bill unveiled by House leaders today would dramatically improve the health care system for people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases.
National Football League and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Team up to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C – October 20, 2009 – Cancer survivors teamed up with the National Football League (NFL) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today for a breast cancer awareness event on Capitol Hill.
Improvement Urged to Senate Finance Proposal to Make Quality Affordable Health Care a Reality
The undersigned groups greatly appreciate the Senate Finance and HELP committees’ substantial progress in advancing comprehensive health reform legislation.
Finance Committee Vote Moves Process Forward Toward Enacting Health Reform; Affordability Concerns for Cancer Patients Still Prevail
WASHINGTON, DC -- October 13, 2009 -- “The Senate Finance Committee’s approval today of health care legislation brings Congress one step closer to enacting meaningful reform that will benefit families affected by cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases.
New Law Allows College Students to Keep Their Health Coverage in the Event of Medical Leave
Critical legislation taking effect today will protect full-time college students from losing their health insurance in the event of a serious medical condition.