Cancer patients and survivors have some of the most challenging experiences with the health care system at a time in their lives when they are most vulnerable. Thus, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance calls on Congress to:
Increase the investment in federal and state programs that provide cancer screening, treatment and patient navigation services for underserved populations.
Protect cancer patients who have health insurance from excessive out-of-pocket costs that may lead to severe financial hardship and even bankruptcy.
Ensure access to affordable, high-quality health insurance for all, including people with “pre-existing” conditions like cancer — so everyone can continue to have health insurance, even if they lose or change jobs.
Enhance the quality and value of health care by focusing on prevention, wellness and chronic disease management.
Address the chronic shortage of cancer care specialists, particularly in underserved areas.
Click Here to see “How Health Reform Can Help Cancer Patients and Survivors” a fact sheet by the Komen Advocacy Alliance
Click Here to see “Komen and Health Care Reform,” a position paper by the Komen Advocacy Alliance on health care reform.
The Komen Advocacy Alliance joins other leading patient advocacy organizations in signing onto or endorsed the following:
Letter to Senate Leaders on Pre-Existing Conditions
Letter developed by the Friends of Cancer Research
Letter by the Cancer Leadership Council with Key Elements for Health Reform
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