Lisa A. Lacasse: Celebrating ACS CAN’s 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Today we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and the progress it has allowed us to make in the fight against cancer. – Lisa A. Lacasse.
We’re reminded how far we have come, but also of the work that’s left to be done to ensure everyone has comprehensive, affordable health coverage.
Since the passage of the ACA 15 years ago, the rate of uninsured has dropped from nearly 18% in 2010 to less than 10% in 2023, meaning more people are able to see a doctor regularly, get recommended cancer screenings at no cost, and access cancer treatment and survivorship care.
But today, the gains we have seen of the last 15 years are at risk. With Medicaid funding on the chopping block and the enhanced tax credits set to expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress extends them, millions of cancer patients and survivors’ access to health coverage and the care they need is threatened. ACS CAN urges Congress to oppose any cuts to Medicaid in any form and to immediately extend the enhanced tax credits for Marketplace plans that help protect people’s basic right to health care.
See American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)’s full statement.”
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