At this time of a worldwide pandemic, economic uncertainty, and national turmoil, there can be little doubt that America desperately needs leadership, unity, and aggressive actions to overcome these and […]
COVID-19
Long COVID Alliance Recommendations to the NIH
Dear Director Collins, Principal Deputy Director Tabak, and Deputy Directors Gottesman and Lauer: As you and your colleagues continue the crucial work of mobilizing resources to combat the pandemic, we, […]
Letter Supporting Request to Support Individuals Who Receive Medicaid Home and Community Based Services and the Direct Care Workforce
The undersigned groups write to express our strong support for the provision in the COVID relief reconciliation bill (section 3108) adopted by the House Energy and Commerce Committee that will […]
#GetCovered: 2021 Special Enrollment Period Runs from Feb. 15 – May 15
#GetCovered: 2021 Special Enrollment Period Runs from Feb. 15 – May 15 By Theo Smith, Associate, Marketing & Communications The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing national public health emergency with unprecedented challenges. Millions of […]
Quick Take: Biden Administration Health Care and Health Equity Executive Actions
Quick Take: Biden Administration Health Care and Health Equity Executive Actions By Maddie Mason, Senior Associate, Policy President Biden has released a series of Executive Orders (EOs) and Memoranda since taking office on Jan. 20, 2021. The […]
Comments Regarding Provisions of the Budget Reconciliation Pursuant to S. Con. Res. 5: House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Statement for the Record House Committee on Energy and Commerce Comments Regarding Provisions of the Budget Reconciliation Pursuant to S. Con. Res. 5 Our 32 organizations, representing millions of patients […]
Statement for the Record: Ways and Means Committee, Markup of COVID-19 Relief Measures
Our 30 organizations, representing millions of patients and consumers across the country who face serious, acute, and chronic health conditions, write to urge the House Committee on Ways and Means […]
COVID-19, Nutrition, and Meeting the Needs of the Most Vulnerable
Vulnerable populations are at risk for the significant immediate and long-term impacts of COVID-19. This session will cover the interplay of COVID-19 and nutrition, and will highlight programs to protect vulnerable populations.
Nonprofit Letter on Paycheck Protection Program Improvements
Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, and Chairs Velazquez and Cardin: We write to express our appreciation and strong support for the provision in the Small Business Committee portion of the […]
Patient organizations applaud strong actions to protect people with pre-existing conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 33 organizations representing millions of people with pre-existing conditions applaud the much-needed patient protections in two of Executive Orders issued by President Biden on January 28. The […]