NCCS comments on Medication Adherence to Office of Surgeon General
NCCS has filed comments in response to a request from the Surgeon General regarding the many challenges faced by health care providers and patients regarding the complexity of medication adherence.
Four Californians selected as Breakaway from Cancer Champions to be honored during Amgen Tour of California
Four individuals who have made a difference for others affected by cancer in their communities have been selected as Breakaway from Cancer® Champions. They will be honored at the seventh consecutive edition of the Amgen Tour of California as part of Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer initiative.
NCCS Pocket Cancer Care Guide mobile app selected as an Official Honoree of the 16th Annual Webby Awards
The NCCS Pocket Cancer Care Guide mobile app has been selected as an Official Honoree of the 16th Annual Webby Awards. The mobile app, designed for cancer survivors and caregivers, allows users to quickly and easily build lists of practical questions to guide conversations with their doctors and nurses.
New website helps national cancer community locate free legal assistance
The National Cancer Legal Services Network (NCLSN), a coalition of attorneys, legal service programs, cancer support organizations and health care providers, has announced the creation of a valuable new website for people with cancer.
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 legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act--often referred to as the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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 more Americans to enroll in comprehensive coverage under the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) programs.
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.” As NCCS indicated in its comments on the proposed rule, HHS’ guidance on this topic represents an important milestone in the establishment of a marketplace in which consumers and small businesses will be able to purchase comprehensive and affordable health insurance coverage.
Fifth Lilly Oncology on Canvas Art Competition invites all touched by cancer to share their cancer journeys
Get your canvases, paintbrushes and cameras ready — the subject is cancer and you are the storyteller. Lilly Oncology and NCCS today announced the launch of the 2012 Lilly Oncology On Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey Art Competition and Exhibition.
NCCS submits comments on the Essential Health Benefits Bulletin published by the Department of Health and Human Services
In comments submitted on January 31, 2012, NCCS offered advice to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the definition of essential health benefits (EHB) that must be offered by most individual and small employer health plans and certain public plans.
NCCS joins colleagues in the cancer advocacy community in recommendations on Essential Health Benefits
NCCS joined 18 other national cancer patient, professional, and research organizations in recommending modifications to the essential health benefits plan proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
NCCS joins national health and disability groups in support of Affordable Care Act
NCCS joined 13 other leading national health and disability organizations to submit to the Supreme Court an amicus brief supporting the minimum coverage provision of the Affordable Care Act. In the “friend of the Court” brief, NCCS and its colleagues argued that the minimum coverage provision of the law, or individual mandate, falls within the authority of Congress to regulate interstate commerce and is constitutional.
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 Coding System (HCPCS) codes for cancer treatment planning and care coordination. The codes, for treatment planning and care coordination for initial treatment and a change of treatment regimen, will go into effect on April 1, 2012.
Bill calling for written care plans for cancer patients introduced in Congress
A bill aimed at making the cancer patient an informed and active participant in his or her own care was introduced in Congress on December 16th by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) and Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA).
NCCS Comments on Essential Health Benefits
NCCS has filed comments with the Secretary of Health and Human Services offering our advice on planned rules defining essential health benefits (EHB) under the Affordable Care Act. We have recommended that EHB should regard cancer as a chronic disease and that those diagnosed with cancer should receive care planning and coordination services.
NCCS celebrates 25 years of advocacy at the Rays of Hope® Awards Gala [Photo Album]
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) recently celebrated the 25th Anniversary Rays of Hope® Awards Gala on November 3rd, 2011 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in downtown DC. This event marked a special milestone for NCCS, and a meaningful occasion to recognize individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to cancer survivorship.
NCCS comments on proposed changes to the Common Rule
NCCS has filed comments on proposed changes to the Common Rule which governs the consent process for those participating in clinical trials.
NCCS comments on proposed rule for a new Summary of Benefits and Coverage
NCCS has filed comments on the proposed rule for a new Summary of Benefits and Coverage required by the health care reform law.
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 Vitro Companion Diagnostic Devices on October 12, 2011.
Join NCCS at the Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston, Maine
Join NCCS and its Breakaway From Cancer partners at the 2011 Dempsey Challenge Oct. 8 - 9 in Lewiston, Maine and help get resources into the hands of cancer patients and survivors.
NCCS comments in response to the proposed rule on the establishment of health insurance exchanges and qualified health plans.
NCCS filed comments with the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, on September 22, in response to the proposed rule on the establishment of health insurance exchanges and qualified health plans.
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