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Take Action in Support of Federal Research Funding
Prior to the Senate adjourning for its August recess, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its version of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations bill, which would provide National Institutes of Health (NIH) with a $1.8 billion increase to $48.9 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025. This 4% increase for NIH compares to flat funding in the version of the bill proposed in July by the House Appropriations Committee.
Take Action in Support of FY 2025 Funding for NIH
As Congress begins the FY 2025 budget process, it is important for your legislators to hear from you about the importance of biomedical research and funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Stop Medicare Physician Pay Cuts
Despite Medicare physician reimbursement cuts being mitigated year after year, Congress must continue to act to prevent future cuts; until there is long-term reform, we know that the conversion factor will continue to be cut.
Contact Your Legislators to Address Drug Shortages in Hematology and Oncology Care
Drug shortages are reaching an all-time high in hematology and oncology care. ASH continues to keep members apprised of shortages and work with Congress, federal agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure continued access to safe and effective hematologic drugs. We encourage you to share information about any specific shortages you may be encountering in the letters.
Urge Your Senators to Support the Cancer Drug Parity Act
The Cancer Drug Parity Act (S. 2039/H.R. 6301) has been reintroduced in Congress to ensure that federally regulated health plans cover all anti-cancer regimens, including orally administered and self-injectable medications. You are encouraged to provide examples of how the cost of oral or self-administered chemotherapy drugs has impacted you or your patients in the letters.
Urge Your Senators to Support the Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act
The Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act (S. 2186) introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to enhance access to blood transfusions for end-of-life care patients under the Medicare hospice benefit by establishing a demonstration program for separate payment.
Cosponsor the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
Today, too many individuals living with SCD are not under the care of specialists or primary care physicians that understand the disease and have the tools to effectively treat those affected. The SCDCCA aims to ensure that individuals with SCD have better access to comprehensive, high quality outpatient care.
Contact Congress in Support of FY 2025 Funding for CDC Sickle Cell Disease Efforts
As Congress negotiates the FY 2025 budget, it is important for your legislators to hear from you about the importance of programs such as the CDC Sickle Cell Data Collection program.
Contact Your Elected Officials to Protect the Right to Maternal Health Care
The Supreme Court decision, trigger laws and legislation in nearly half the nation’s 50 states, and attacks to federal agencies’ authority threatens the doctor-patient relationship and may impede the ability of health care professionals, including hematologists, to provide medical care and counsel to their patients according to their training and ethical obligations.
Help ASH Build an Inclusive Hematology Community!
ASH is committed to building and nurturing a global hematology community and workforce inclusive of diverse perspectives, talents, and experiences as it works toward one collective goal: helping hematologists conquer blood diseases worldwide.
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