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The Costs of Cancer Among Uninsured People

WEBLack of Insurance and the Impact on Cancer Survival. The high costs of cancer have many adverse impacts, and uninsured people with cancer and survivors report more financial hardship than their …

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Strong Prevention Policies Will Reduce the Cancer Burden

WEBPrevention and Public Health Fund: This fund creates and sustains national investment in prevention and public health programs to improve health and lower …

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Access to Health Care

WEBApril 18, 2024. Montana. To mark Medicaid Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is shining a bright light on what Medicaid …

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Costs and Barriers to Care

WEBFebruary 14, 2024. Our latest survey finds that protecting no-cost screenings and preventive care and reducing the burden of medical debt are the most impotant priorities for cancer patients and survivors. …

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The Costs of Cancer in Rural Communities

WEBThe health coverage provided by Medicaid helps to improve outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer by offering access to prevention services and timely cancer screening and early detection services, as …

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Health Equity Report Card Pilot Project to Help Close the Care Gap

WEBThe Health Equity Report Card provides a tangible approach that can help achieve that goal.” “Despite significant advancements in the detection and treatment of …

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House Introduces Health Equity Bill Critical to Reducing Health

WEBThe Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2022 provides a comprehensive set of strategic policy solutions designed to eliminate racial and ethnic …

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How Much Does Cancer Cost

WEBOverall, the disease cost the country $183 billion in direct cancer-related health care spending in 2015—an amount that is projected to increase to $246 billion by …

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Survey: Reflecting on Open Enrollment, Cancer Patients and …

WEBWASHINGTON, D.C., February 16, 2023—Cancer patients and recent survivors say cost and covered benefits are top among their considerations when they are shopping for …

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Improving Health Equity by Addressing Food and Nutrition …

WEBThe American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for policies at the federal, state, and local level aimed at addressing food and nutrition …

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Congress Considers FY24 Appropriations Bill That Prioritizes …

WEBWASHINGTON, D.C.— March 21, 2024 — Today, Congress released a series of spending bills aimed to finalize FY2024 funding that includes a $300 million increase in funding for …

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Factors Influencing Cancer Disparities

WEBSocial determinants of health (SDOH) – The social determinants of health are a mix of the factors of economic stability, education, access to health care, where …

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Cost of Cancer Infographics

WEBHigh Deductible Health Plans Cause Extreme Spikes in Cost The Problem. Most patients experience spikes in their health care costs around the time of a cancer diagnosis as …

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New Medicare Reimbursement Strategy for Patient Navigation …

WEBSuccessful navigation of health care barriers for patients undergoing cancer treatment involves the deployment of skills and care plans unique to other diseases like …

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Survey: Majority of Cancer Patients Struggle to Afford Cancer Care

WEBWASHINGTON, D.C.—The majority of cancer patients in the United States say they struggle to afford the costs of their cancer care. According to the latest Survivor …

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Dependent Insurance Coverage is Critical for Young Adult Cancer

WEBThe health care law has several provisions that help prevent individuals from experiencing gaps in health insurance coverage, including the requirement that private …

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Biden Cancer Moonshot Announces Expanded Coverage for …

WEB“Navigating a confusing and complex health care system after receiving a cancer diagnosis is difficult for anyone. We’re encouraged to hear coverage for patient …

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The Costs of Cancer in the Hispanic/Latino Community

WEBThe health coverage provided by Medicaid helps to improve outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer by offering access to prevention services and timely cancer …

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Governor Hochul Signs Game-Changing Legislation Aimed at …

WEB“This game-changing bill is good for New York—the health of our state and its residents. Ensuring that more New Yorkers will have access to biomarker testing will …

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Pennsylvania Prioritizes Access to Care for Cancer Patients

WEBGovernor Wolf approves bill to improve health care delivery in PA, enabling cancer patients to receive quicker access to lifesaving treatment. November 3, 2022. …

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Legislation Aimed at Eliminating Financial Barriers to Prostate …

WEBWashington, D.C., March 29, 2023 - Yesterday, H.R. 1826, the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men (PSA Screening for HIM) Act was introduced in the …

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Bill to Curb Step Therapy Signed into Illinois Law

WEBThat's why the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network joined other statewide health organizations to advocate for the passage of this legislation. We are grateful for …

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