Washington, D.C.--Today ACS CAN filed comments with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding proposed clinical practice guidelines for prescribing opioids.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 199, which would have increased Kansans’ exposure to inadequate, high-risk health plans that can skirt patient protections required by federal law, such as coverage for pre-existing conditions. This veto is a repeat of the same legislation she vetoed in 2021 (SB 29).
HARTFORD – Today lawmakers in the appropriations committee released their proposed budget for the State of Connecticut.
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Regional Government Relations Director Emily Ogden
HOUSTON, TX – April 7, 2022 – Rep.
Today the administration released a proposed rule that would fix the so-called ‘family glitch’ in the Affordable Care Act.
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Kristy Young
National Cancer Institute (NCI) director, Dr. Ned Sharpless, has announced he intends to leave his post at NCI at the end of April. Dr. Sharpless has led the Institute for five years during which time he proved to be a tireless advocate for increased investment in cancer research.
COLUMBUS, OHIO – After two years of virtual Cancer Action Days due to the pandemic, cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to the Capitol in Columbus yesterday to meet in person with their elected officials.