HPSA | American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: Federal Advocacy and Cancer Funding

Join the Health Policy Student Association for a conversation with James Williams Jr., Director of Federal Affairs for Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Screening at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). With extensive experience in federal advocacy and health policy, James will share insights into the evolving landscape of cancer prevention and funding in Washington.

The discussion will explore:

• How ACS CAN drives advocacy, lobbying, and policy change at the federal level,

• Shifts in cancer research funding and Medicaid responsibilities from the federal to the state governments,

• The role of ACS CAN in shaping cancer cures and prevention policy,

• Current challenges in securing federal resources, including the looming continuing resolution and potential government shutdown, and

• What these developments mean for public health and how advocates can respond effectively.