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Public policy action and CCC implementation: benefits and hurdles
Carter Steger1, Kelley Daniel, Gary L Gurian
1State and Local Campaigns, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, 901 E Street, NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 2004, USA. csteger@cancer.org
Cancer Causes & Control : CCC
|November 19, 2010
Summary
Policy change is crucial for advancing cancer control efforts. This paper reviews successes and discusses future policy actions amid healthcare reform and economic uncertainty.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Policy
- Cancer Control Strategies
Background:
- Policy change is an increasingly effective tool for comprehensive cancer control.
- Efforts have evolved from policy description to implementation at state and federal levels.
- Current political and economic climates present both challenges and opportunities for cancer control policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- Highlight recent policy successes in cancer control.
- Illustrate the significance of policy in advancing the cancer control agenda.
- Discuss future policy actions within healthcare reform and economic uncertainty.
Main Methods:
- Review of policy successes.
- Analysis of policy implementation best practices.
- Discussion of current political and economic contexts.
Main Results:
- Policy change demonstrates effectiveness in advancing cancer control.
- Successful implementation of public policy best practices at multiple government levels.
- Identification of challenges and opportunities in the current landscape.
Conclusions:
- Policy remains a vital mechanism for comprehensive cancer control.
- Continued policy action is essential, especially during healthcare reform and economic shifts.
- Strategic policy development is key to overcoming current challenges and capitalizing on opportunities.
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