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Federal Health Legislation - NCI - National Cancer Institute

(6 days ago) WEBProstate Cancer Community Assistance, Research and Education “PC-CARE” Act of 2023 ( H.R. 1315) This legislation would establish a committee to develop, implement, and periodically revise a plan to coordinate federal activities and programs …

https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/legislative/current-congress/federal-health

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WHCRA - Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act

(Just Now) WEBThis federal law requires most group insurance plans that cover mastectomies to also cover breast reconstruction. It was signed into law on October 21, …

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/financial-insurance-matters/health-insurance-laws/womens-health-and-cancer-rights-act.html

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Federal Policy Priorities for Cancer Prevention and Survivorship

(5 days ago) WEB4 Physical Activity Guidelines and Policies The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the first Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PAG) in …

https://www.aicr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AICR-Federal-Policy-Priorities-Fact-Sheet-updated-11-3-21-final.pdf

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H.R.4414 - Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act of 2021

(5 days ago) WEB(a) Short title.—This Act may be cited as the “Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act of 2021”. (b) Findings.—Congress makes the following findings: …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4414/text

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HHS Releases National Cancer Plan HHS.gov

(Just Now) WEBPlan Will Help Advance the President and First Lady’s Cancer Moonshot. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a National …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/04/03/hhs-releases-national-cancer-plan.html

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Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act (CCSA) - NCCS - National

(7 days ago) WEBH.R. 4363/ S. 2213, the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act (CCSA), is bipartisan legislation first introduced in December 2022 and reintroduced in June 2023 by …

https://canceradvocacy.org/policy/comprehensive-cancer-survivorship-act-ccsa/

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2023 Federal Priorities - American Cancer Society Cancer …

(3 days ago) WEBChildhood Cancer STAR Act and $50 million for the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative. Patient Navigation • Patient Navigation for People with Cancer. ACS CAN advocates …

https://www.fightcancer.org/sites/default/files/docs/2023_federal_legislative_priorities_grassroots.pdf

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The Affordable Care Act and Cancer Cancer.Net

(1 days ago) WEBApproved by the Cancer.Net Editorial Board, 05/2023. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a U.S. federal health care law. It was passed in March …

https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/financial-considerations/affordable-care-act-and-cancer

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The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Cancer Prevention and …

(5 days ago) WEBThe National Cancer Policy Forum of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a virtual workshop in March 2021 to examine the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK576366/

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Senate Passes Legislation to Make Health Care More Affordable …

(6 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C.—Aug 7, 2022—Today the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes several provisions that will reduce the costs of health care for …

https://www.fightcancer.org/releases/senate-passes-legislation-make-health-care-more-affordable-millions-cancer-patients-and-0

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Strong Prevention Policies Will Reduce the Cancer Burden

(7 days ago) WEBCurrent federal law provides life-saving coverage of cancer prevention and early detection services and programs. These provisions are crucial to reducing the …

https://www.fightcancer.org/policy-resources/strong-prevention-policies-will-reduce-cancer-burden

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Federal Cancer Legislation - The American College of Surgeons

(7 days ago) WEBFederal Cancer Legislation. The ACS supports legislation that seeks to improve the survival and quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. The ACS …

https://www.facs.org/advocacy/federal-legislation/cancer/

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The Affordable Care Act and Cancer Care Delivery - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBPresident Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law on March 23, 2010. Seven years later, 11.5 million Americans have purchased …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5445938/

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Impacting Cancer Care through Science Policy AACR Cancer …

(7 days ago) WEBThe 21st Century Cures Act, which was signed into law in December 2016, authorized $1.8 billion to fund the Cancer Moonshot, an initiative led by NCI with the goal of accelerating …

https://cancerprogressreport.aacr.org/progress/cpr22-contents/cpr22-impacting-the-future-of-cancer-research-and-patient-care-through-evidence-based-policies/

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Public Policy Advocacy Cancer.Net

(7 days ago) WEBIn this section, you will find information and resources about major policy issues that affect people with cancer. Every day, local and national policymakers make decisions that …

https://www.cancer.net/research-and-advocacy/public-policy-advocacy

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Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) CMS

(4 days ago) WEBThe Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA) is a federal law that provides protections to patients who choose to have breast reconstruction in …

https://www.cms.gov/cciio/programs-and-initiatives/other-insurance-protections/whcra_factsheet

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FDA Updates Mammography Regulations to Require Reporting of …

(4 days ago) WEBThe final rule amends regulations issued under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) of 1992, a law passed to ensure quality mammography, which is …

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-updates-mammography-regulations-require-reporting-breast-density-information-and-enhance

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ACA helps patients get access to better cancer care

(9 days ago) WEBMore patients received care at accredited cancer hospitals once the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded options for health insurance, according to a new …

https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/aca-helps-patients-get-access-to-better-cancer-care

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Cancer Patients Often Face Medical Debt, Even With Insurance

(9 days ago) WEBFRIDAY, May 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- When cancer strikes, you could easily go into debt, even with health insurance in place, according to a new survey from …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-10/cancer-patients-often-face-medical-debt-even-with-insurance

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Cancer patients, caregivers benefit from services to guide legal

(8 days ago) WEBFrom left, John D’Orazio, M.D., Ph.D.; Jean Edward, Ph.D.; and Kimberly Northrip, M.D., examined financial toxicity impacts on oncology treatment. Photos …

https://www.lanereport.com/173453/2024/05/services-to-guide-legal-financial-issues-benefit-cancer-patients-caregivers/

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Combo Therapy May Be Advance Against Liver Cancer - U.S. News …

(9 days ago) WEBTwo patients had a complete response, with no evidence of liver cancer on imaging scans taken at the end of the trial. The combined therapy also halted …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-06/combo-therapy-may-be-advance-against-liver-cancer

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Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act notice - Oregon.gov

(7 days ago) WEBWomen’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA). For individuals receiving mastectomy- physician and the patient for: • All stages of reconstruction of the breast …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/OEBB/FederalNotices/2024-Womens-Health-and-Cancer-Rights.pdf

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HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability

(5 days ago) WEBOCR disability discrimination protections. Final Rule advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/01/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthening-protections-against-disability-discrimination.html

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11 Tips for Your First Mammogram - US News Health

(6 days ago) WEB"The greatest mortality reduction is achieved with annual screening starting at age 40 – a nearly 40% decrease in breast cancer-specific mortality compared with …

https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/slideshows/things-to-know-before-your-first-mammogram

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Prohibiting Pre-existing Condition Exclusions Protects Cancer …

(5 days ago) WEBCurrent federal requirements prohibit health insurance plans from denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions like cancer. These are one of …

https://www.fightcancer.org/policy-resources/prohibiting-pre-existing-condition-exclusions-protects-cancer-patients

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SEE REPORT: “Overcharged: State Employees, Cancer Drugs, and …

(8 days ago) WEBHospitals generated thousands of dollars in profits per claim on cancer drugs paid for by the North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees. The 340B …

https://www.shpnc.org/what-the-health/north-carolina-340b-hospitals-overcharged-state-employees-cancer-drugs

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Report: State employees being overcharged for cancer drugs

(Just Now) WEBA damning new report released Wednesday by North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell shows hospitals in the 340B Program in North Carolina are overcharging …

https://www.carolinajournal.com/report-state-employees-being-overcharged-for-cancer-drugs/

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Childhood Cancer STAR (Survivorship, Treatment, Access, …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Childhood Cancer STAR Act (signed into law on 6/05/2018) authorizes NCI to support and expand collection of biospecimens from children and AYAs diagnosed with cancer …

https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/legislative/recent-public-laws/star-act

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DocGo Hit With Lawsuit Two Days After Disclosing Data Breach

(1 days ago) WEBMobile health-care provider DocGo Inc. failed to protect the personal information of current and former patients in connection with a data breach announced …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/docgo-hit-with-lawsuit-two-days-after-disclosing-data-breach

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Children’s Hospital Sued Over Info Sharing With Meta, Google

(9 days ago) WEBGillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare disclosed the personal health information of patients to Meta Platforms Inc. and Google LLC without their knowledge …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/childrens-hospital-sued-over-info-sharing-with-meta-google

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Chevron’s EPA-Approved Waste Plastic Oil Too Risky, Court Told

(3 days ago) WEBMississippi residents say EPA failed to protect their health Order part of effort to use wastes to make chemicals, fuel Plastic-waste derived chemicals the EPA …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/chevrons-epa-approved-waste-plastic-oil-too-risky-court-told

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Legislative Activities and History - NCI - National Cancer Institute

(4 days ago) WEBThe NCI Office of Government and Congressional Relations (OGCR) maintains relationships across the federal government to ensure responsiveness to legislative and …

https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/legislative

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Gilead HIV Drugs Don’t Infringe Axed US Patents, Judge Clarifies

(9 days ago) WEBConnecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/gilead-hiv-drugs-dont-infringe-axed-us-patents-judge-clarifies

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