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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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NCCS Submits Comments to CMS, Stresses Importance of ACA and Outlines Steps to Strengthen Law

NCCS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to a request for information, in which CMS asked for suggestions to empower patients and promote consumer choice, stabilize insurance markets, and enhance affordability. In our letter, NCCS stressed the importance of the Affordable Care Act, with its pre-existing condition protections, community rating requirements, essential [...]
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NCCS Joins 120 Patient, Provider, and Consumer Organizations to Oppose Medicaid Cuts and Funding Caps

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) joined with 120 leading patient, provider and consumer organizations to express grave concerns about potential Senate actions on Medicaid. Together, the groups implored Senate leadership to protect the Medicaid program and oppose efforts to roll back Medicaid expansion or change Medicaid’s funding in a way that would harm patients and consumers. In a letter to both [...]
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NCCS Sends Letter to Sen. Hatch on Health Care Reform Priorities

(NCCS) sent a letter to Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, in response to his office’s request for input from stakeholders regarding health care reform. “As the Senate continues to discuss health care reform, and in light of the destructive American Health Care Act passed by the House, we must continue conveying the priorities of cancer patients and survivors,” said NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld Nasso. [...]
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NCCS Joins Cancer Organizations to Express Opposition to the American Health Care Act

NCCS joined with patient advocacy organizations in the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in submitting a letter to Congressional leaders…
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87 Organizations Call on Congress to Protect Medicaid

Bethesda, MD – 87 organizations issued a letter today calling on Congress to take a hard look at the likely significant and life-threatening…
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NCCS Submits Comments on CMS Proposed ACA Market Stabilization Rule

NCCS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed rule that is intended to “help stabilize…
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NCCS Joins Letter to Congressional Leaders Regarding the Affordable Care Act

NCCS joined with patient advocacy organizations in the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in submitting a letter to Congressional leaders…
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NCCS Comments on CMS’s Proposed Revisions to the 2017 Physician Fee Schedule

NCCS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed revisions to the 2017 Physician Fee…
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NCCS Comments on the FDA’s PDUFA Proposed Commitment Letter

NCCS submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the letter representing the agreement between FDA and regulated industry on goals for the re-authorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA VI). NCCS participated in the PDUFA stakeholder meetings held over the last year, and we support the role [...]
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NCCS Comments on Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) Proposed Rule

NCCS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed rule on the Medicare Access and CHIP…

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