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Every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care. From cancer screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies to the latest breakthroughs in treatment, everyone should have access to the care that could prevent cancer and save their life.  In addition, ensuring that low-income working families have access to affordable health insurance is proven to reduce overall health care costs. 

We are working in every state and in Congress to expand health care options and protect existing laws that help patients get true access to the care they need. 

People without health insurance are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at a late stage, when the disease is harder to treat, more costly and more difficult to survive.

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Health Care in Crisis: What Coverage Losses Mean for Cancer Patients and the Road Ahead

Congress voted to make the biggest cuts to Medicaid in history. RSVP to our virtual event on July 10th where you'll here from ACS CAN’s President and other experts to learn more about the bill that was passed, the impact you made, and what happens next.
 

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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.

Ohio Expands Critical Telehealth Services

December 8, 2021
Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO – “Today, the Ohio legislature passed HB 122, which expands telehealth services in Ohio. On behalf of the 72,000 Ohioans who will be diagnosed with cancer this year, ACS CAN proudly supported HB 122. “The COVID-19 pandemic has placed more significant burdens on cancer patients and their

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.