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ACS CAN joined patient groups in a press release expressing concern that the initial decision in Braidwood could undermine access to preventive services.

September 8, 2022
National

The ruling on September 7 by a federal district judge in Texas could significantly undermine access to required cost-free coverage for preventive services in the Affordable Care Act as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Individuals wi

U.S. District Court Ruling Jeopardizes Access to Proven, Life-Saving Cancer Screenings

September 7, 2022
National

Today U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor issued a ruling that may lead Affordable Care Act-compliant health plans to deny coverage for or reinstate cost-sharing for certain preventive health services.

New Survey Shows Clear Need for Paid Leave Among Cancer Patients and Survivors 2024

December 7, 2021
National

A new survey offers insight into how a national paid family and medical leave program could benefit cancer patients and survivors who struggle with missed work and lost income due to their illness.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Welcomes Three New Members to the National Board of Directors

December 7, 2021
National

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) announces three new members and the newly-elected leadership officers to the Board of Directors, with all terms beginning on January 1, 2022.

U.S District Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Case to Compel FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes

November 17, 2021
National

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. District Court in the Southern District of California will hear oral arguments Thursday in a lawsuit brought by the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and the American Medical Association (AMA), claiming that the Food and Drug Administration’s

Over 150 Patient and Health Care Groups Urge Congress to Pass DIVERSE Trials Act

November 15, 2021
National

More than 150 organizations representing patients, providers and health equity advocates sent a letter to Congress today urging them to pass the Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act into law.

Patients and Caregivers Applaud Inclusion of Paid Leave Program in Reconciliation

November 5, 2021
National

On behalf of the millions of patients and caregivers we represent, we applaud House lawmakers for listening to their constituents and taking action to amend the Build Back Better legislation to include the creation of a paid medical and family leave program

Patients and Caregivers Express Deep Disappointment Over Omission of a Paid Leave Program in the Build Back Better Act

October 29, 2021
National

As negotiations continue and details emerge regarding budget reconciliation legislation, patient and caregiver groups are gravely concerned that a national paid family and medical leave program has been dropped from the package.

Survey: Cancer Patients and Survivors Embrace Telehealth

October 28, 2021
National

A new survey shows cancer patients and recent survivors have had a positive experience using telehealth in the wake of the pandemic and are willing to use or adapt to using telehealth services in the future.