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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 …

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Access to Health Care

WebAccess to Health Care. Every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care. From cancer screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies to the latest …

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Senate Introduces Health Equity Legislation Critical to Reduce …

WebLegislation introduced in the U.S. Senate today aims to improve access to quality health care for communities of color and decrease health disparities, such as …

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Reducing Health Disparities

WebHawaii Cancer Survivors, Patients Rally at State Capitol in Effort to Reduce Health Disparities. March 26, 2024. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network …

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Cancer in Medicare: An American Cancer Society Cancer Action …

WebMedicare Program Basics. Medicare is a federal health program that provides health coverage for 65 million people, 57.1 million of whom qualify based on …

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House Introduces Health Equity Bill Critical to Reducing Health

WebWashington, D.C. -- Legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today aims to improve access to quality health care for and decrease …

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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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Factors Influencing Cancer Disparities

WebFactors Influencing Cancer Disparities Fact Sheet FINAL 1.11.24. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) believes everyone should …

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Governor Hochul Signs Game-Changing Legislation Aimed at …

WebEarlier today, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers rallied at the Pennsylvania State Capitol as a part of their annual Cancer …

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How Much Does Cancer Cost

WebThe American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today released a report detailing the costs of treating cancer, specifically out-of-pocket costs …

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Cost of Cancer Infographics

WebThe U.S. spent approximately $183 billion on cancer-related health care in 2015. This represents a signification portion of the total health care spending in the U.S. And it is …

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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 …

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Access to Health Insurance

WebThe following is a statement from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association and the …

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Strong Prevention Policies Will Reduce the Cancer Burden

WebCurrent federal law provides life-saving coverage of cancer prevention and early detection services and programs. These provisions are crucial to reducing the …

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Health organizations and partners call for improved access to …

WebHealth organizations and partners call for improved access to healthy food for kids and familiesNearly 3 million New Yorkers live in lower-income

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Out-of-Pocket Spending Limits Are Crucial for Cancer Patients

WebMany patients with complex diseases like cancer find it difficult to afford their treatments – even when they have health insurance. Current law establishes a limit on …

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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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Palliative Care American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

WebPalliative care is coordinated patient care that treats the patient as well as the disease. It provides cancer patients and their caregivers an extra layer of support, …

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Celebrating 10 Years of a Smoke-Free NYC American Cancer …

WebThis Saturday marks the 10-year anniversary of New York City 's landmark smoke-free law. The NYC Smoke-Free Air Act ensures that all New Yorkers can breathe …

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New Medicare Reimbursement Strategy for Patient Navigation …

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New York City Council Passes Package of Bills to Protect Health …

WebThe New York City Council today passed seven bills that will take dramatic action to reduce the use of dangerous tobacco products in New York and to save lives.

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New York City Cancer Survivors Travel to City Hall and Urge …

WebNEW YORK, NY – MAY 24, 2017 – Cancer survivors and caregivers from across New York City traveled to city hall today to meet with lawmakers about the need to increase the …

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