As a condition of receiving public monies for research, the researchers must make available the results of their work. The National Institutes of Health will begin to delay grants to those who do not comply with this policy. When a bill was introduced to cripple this policy, the Alliance worked with the patient advocacy community … Continued
This morning the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance sent a letter to President Obama congratulating him on his re-election and outlining some of our policy priorities for his second term. Click here to view a pdf of the letter, or read it below. November 7, 2012 President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 … Continued
Michelle Andrews of Kaiser Health News talks about health insurance companies’ coverage of chemotherapy. Watch the clip here.
Washington, DC—On September 10, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendations on ovarian cancer screening. Based on current medical evidence, a committee of experts advised that women at average risk of developing ovarian cancer should not be screened for the disease. The recommendation does not apply to women who are experiencing … Continued
Advocate Report: Summer 2012 Susan Leighton Summer 2012 was filled with an abundance of advocacy opportunities including the American Association of Cancer Researchers (AACR) Survivor-Scientist Program, the Drug Information Association (DIA) Fellow Program, OCNA’s National Conference, and the Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference. As I began making the rounds of this year’s events, I truly … Continued
The L.A. Times published an editorial July 29 summing up years of data showing that aggressively screening and treating people for cancer does not always benefit them. The editorial also points out that population based studies may not apply to people with known risk factors, like a family history of breast/ovarian cancer. The editorial also … Continued
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance responded to today’s Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act with a statement from Cara Tenenbaum, Vice President for Policy and External Affairs: “We are relieved that patient protections in the Affordable Care Act will remain in effect, thanks to today’s Supreme Court ruling. Women with ovarian cancer benefit … Continued
Posted by Cara on May 1, 2012 The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance submitted the following comments in response to the United States Preventive Service Task Force request for comments on draft recommendations for ovarian cancer screening. The comments can be found as a pdf online. Comments to USPSTF re: Draft Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement Screening for Ovarian Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services … Continued
Yesterday’s arguments were divided into two sections: (1) can the requirement that most Americans carry insurance be separated from the rest of the law and (2) is the Medicaid expansion unconstitutional? The requirement that most Americans have insurance, also known as the individual mandate, may be found unconstitutional. If it is, the question then becomes … Continued
Today, the Supreme Court heard two hours of arguments about the constitutionality of the requirement in the health reform law that most people have insurance. According to the minimum coverage provision, also called the individual mandate, the majority of Americans will be required to have health insurance. Those who do not will have to pay … Continued
This morning the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments related to the timing of the health reform case. The Affordable Care Act includes a provision that requires most individuals to carry health insurance. Those who do not must pay a penalty. This provision takes effect in 2014; the first penalties would be assessed … Continued
Next week, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments about the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), a.k.a. “health reform.” How the Supreme Court rules could affect women with ovarian cancer. On Monday, March 26, the court will hear arguments about the timing of the case. At issue … Continued
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