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Coronavirus and Cancer Resources for Survivors

Cancer survivors have expressed concerns and questions about COVID-19, the coronavirus, and how they may be at higher risk due to their cancer history. Here are some resources about COVID-19 generally, and its impact for cancer survivors specifically. NCCS is seeking answers from public health experts on the coronavirus and its impact on cancer patients and survivors. Please leave a comment [...]
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Three days of hearings yield five take-aways

It is notoriously hard to predict how the Supreme Court will rule on a case based on justices' questioning of attorneys. But with this…
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NCCS continues support of the minimum coverage provisions of the Affordable Care Act

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court began three days of arguments in the historic case on the constitutionality of the national health reform…
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Cancer survivor says her life changed completely with the Affordable Care Act

Gail O'Brien, a cancer patient who had been denied health insurance coverage due to her preexisting health condition, is just one of…
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White House Highlights Affordable Care Act “Champions of Change”

On March 21, the White House honored ten Champions of Change who are dedicated to improving access to health care. These individuals…
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Virginia Cancer Institute is chosen for patient education effort

Richmond-based Virginia Cancer Institute is the only medical practice in the United States engaged in this phase of this project. Lessons…
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What effects the health care law has had and what’s to come

Two years after President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, some provisions have taken effect, while others…
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Under the Affordable Care Act, 105 million Americans no longer face lifetime limits on health benefits

The Affordable Care Act prohibits health plans from imposing a lifetime dollar limit on most benefits received by Americans in any…
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CMS offers new guidance to help lower income Americans obtain affordable, comprehensive coverage

On March 16, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule to help states make it easier for millions…
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HHS reaches important milestone for cancer survivors, consumers and small businesses seeking comprehensive and affordable health insurance coverage

On March 12, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final rule governing the health insurance “exchanges.”…
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CBO report says healthcare law could cause as many as 20M to lose coverage

As many as 20 million Americans could lose their employer-provided coverage because of President Obama's healthcare reform law, the…