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Survey: More than 80 Percent of Cancer Patients and Survivors Say Copay Assistance Programs Help Them Afford Their Prescription Drugs

July 19, 2022
New York

Albany, NY – A new Survivor Views survey from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows that while copay assistance programs can help cancer patients afford the medications they need, some aren’t able to apply them to their health insurance deductible or other out-of-pocket requirements,

Public Health groups applaud bill to end the sale of menthol cigarettes

July 14, 2022
New York

NEW YORK – A coalition of public health groups applauded today’s introduction of legislation (Intro 577-2022) that would end the sale of menthol cigarettes in New York City by Councilmembers Rita Joseph and Selvena N. Brooks-Powers. According to a recent study from the NYC Department of Health and Mental

ACS CAN delivers letter to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins asking for a vote on a critical colorectal cancer screening bill

May 9, 2022
New York

Earlier today, ACS CAN delivered a letter to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins asking for a vote on a critical colorectal cancer screening bill. This legislation (S906B) simply clarifies to insurers and patients alike what must be included in colorectal cancer screening coverage following recent federal and state guidance. The Assembly has passed the bill twice while the bill has languished in the Senate for two years.

Advocates Call on Lawmakers To Help Patients Afford Their Medication

May 3, 2022
New York

Advocates Call on Lawmakers To Help Patients Afford Their Medication Demand Passage of Legislation To Ensure That All Copays Count Albany, NY- May 3, 2022- More than 65 patient and provider advocacy groups were joined by State legislators at the Capitol today for

ACS CAN calls on legislative leaders to include colorectal cancer screening in state budget

March 8, 2022
New York

ACS CAN is joined by more than 65 organizations asking for colorectal screening to be included in the budget.

ACS CAN Testifies at Joint State Legislative Budget Hearing

February 8, 2022
New York

February 8, 2022 ACS CAN Senior Government Relations Director Michael Davoli testified today in front of the 2022 New York State Legislature Joint Budget Committee Hearing. To read the full testimony go here. IN SUMMARY Cancer remains the second leading killer in New York. 118,830 new

ACS CAN Reacts to Governor's Budget

January 18, 2022
New York

Governor Hochul has released her Executive Budget for the next fiscal year. ACS CAN is asking for increases in funding for the Cancer Services Program and tobacco control.

ACS CAN Planning to Work Closely with Presumptive City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams

December 17, 2021
New York

ACS CAN looks forward to working with the new New York City Mayor and City Council Speaker on crucial health issues.

ACS CAN Applauds Gov. Hochul for Enacting Legislation Allowing Pharmacists to Administer an Increased List of Vaccines

November 2, 2021
New York

Gov Hochul has enacted a measure that will increase the list of vaccines a pharmacist may administer.