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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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Cancer Leadership Council Comments on Essential Health Benefits

On December 26, 2012 the Cancer Leadership Council, a patient-centered forum of national advocacy organizations addressing public…
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NCCS comments on FDA’s draft guidance for in vitro companion diagnostic devices

NCCS filed comments on the Food and Drug Administration's Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: In…
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NCCS applauds the Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), a national organization representing survivors of all types of cancer, commends…
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Comments on Medication Adherence to Office of Surgeon General

Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Surgeon General Room 710-H 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Filed…
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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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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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NCCS and CLC Comments on PCORI research priorities

Joe Selby, M.D., M.P.H Executive Director Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Re: Draft National Priorities for Research…
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Cancer Leadership Council recommendations on Essential Health Benefits Bulletin

The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: Essential…
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Essential Health Benefits Bulletin, issued by Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Essential…
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NCCS applauds establishment of cancer treatment planning and care coordination reimbursement codes

NCCS commends the action of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in establishing two new Healthcare Common Procedure…

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