ACS CAN Texas Forum Series: Health Equity Through the Cancer Lens
The American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) have an ambitious goal to achieve a 40% reduction in cancer mortality in the United States by 2035.
To achieve that goal, the fight for health equity must be the top priority. Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible, requiring the removal of obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and the consequences therein.
This event will focus on health equity and its impact on access to care in the cancer space. The panel discussion will include key stakeholders throughout the health community, including leaders in business, academia, public policy, patient advocacy, provider groups, as well as other key stakeholders.
ACS CAN will use this event to help illustrate and answer the following questions:
• What is health equity and what are we doing to close the gap for cancer patients in Texas?
• How can we improve patient access to healthcare to improve cancer mortality in Texas?
• What policies does ACS CAN advocate for that ensure access to quality, affordable and comprehensive health insurance including efforts to curb the availability of inadequate health plans and protect/enhance Medicaid eligibility?
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