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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 [...]
ACA Update | February 24, 2017: The Leaked Draft ACA Replacement Bill
A draft reconciliation bill that outlines the GOP Obamacare replacement was leaked by Politico earlier today. The 106-page draft bill confirms many of our concerns that a Republican replacement plan will be catastrophic for cancer patients. Sarah Kliff from Vox.com outlines what this bill would do and what it would mean for sick individuals. [...]
Second Anniversary of State Exchanges: Affordable Options for Cancer Patients, But the Devil Remains in the Details
Cancer Policy Matters Guest Post by Tanisha Carino, Executive Vice President, Avalere Health
Just one year after the launch of the…
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Survivor Lisa Gray Talks About Her Experiences with the Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is making great strides in ensuring that, “People with cancer have the right to a system of universal…
NCCS Joins Colleagues in Submitting Comments to HHS Regarding Proposed Rule on Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2016
In late December 2014, NCCS joined colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council in submitting comments to the Department of Health and…
NCCS Joins Colleagues in Submitting Comments to National Association of Insurance Commissioners on the Health Benefit Plan Network Access and Adequacy Model Act
Last week, NCCS joined colleagues in the Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) in submitting comments to the National Association of Insurance…
WCOE: New IOM Report, Control Issues, Tempting Treatment Options, and Patients ‘Right to Try’ New Drugs
https://twitter.com/theIOM/status/555428756106805249
https://twitter.com/CancerAdvocacy/status/555477303653044224
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Meeting Consumer Expectations and Health Needs in the New Health Insurance Exchanges
Cancer Policy Matters Guest Post by Tanisha Carino, Executive Vice President, Avalere Health
The Affordable Care Act provides an unprecedented…