Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for People Living with Cancer
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Topics Covered
- Overview of Cancer Treatments
- Costs of Cancer: Direct Medical Costs, Related Non-Medical Costs, Daily Living Expenses
- Overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Its Key Provisions
- Major Benefits of the ACA
- Tips for Talking with Your Health Care Team About the ACA
- What are Patient Assistance Programs? How They Help
- Linking You to Needed Cancer Organizations, Resources and Information
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Our Panel of Experts
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Patricia A. Ganz, MD
- Professor, UCLA Schools of Medicine and Public Health, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Katie B. Horton, RN, MPH, JD
- Research Professor, George Washington University, Department of Health Policy, School of Public Health and Health Services
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Debra J. Wolf, Esq.
- Senior Attorney, LegalHealth, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
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Guadalupe R. Palos, RN, MSW, DrPH
- Clinical Research Manager, Division of Medical Affairs, Department of Cancer Survivorship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Jane Levy, MSW
- Director of Patient Assistance Programs, CancerCare
Brochure
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Workshop Date
This workshop was originally recorded on December 12, 2012.