Join us virtually for our 25th annual advocacy day to connect with Congress and support patients with asthma, allergies, COVID-19 and related conditions.
Advocacy
Expanding Access to Care Is In the Spotlight at Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill on May 3-4
Allergy & Asthma Network hosts its 25th annual advocacy day on Capitol Hill on May 3-4. The event is held both in person and virtually.
Elijah’s Law to Protect Food Allergy Kids Expanded
Elijah’s Law is legislation that implements food allergy and anaphylaxis education, policies and...
Congress Increases Funding for Asthma and Allergy Programs In 2022 Budget
Allergy & Asthma Network applauds Congress and the President for passing budget increases for asthma and allergy programs.
Bill Introduced in House to Expand Asthma Care Nationwide
The Family Asthma Act, named after the late Congressman from Baltimore, would strength the nation’s public health response to asthma.
Allergy & Asthma Network Provides Testimony on EPA’s New Methane Standards
EPA’s proposed new measures would reduce methane and other harmful air pollution that impacts climate change.
How You Can Save Lives. We Can Do This, Together
Ten people a day die from asthma and 750 die from severe allergic reactions. Your support in End of Year Charitable Giving will make an impact.
Allergy & Asthma Network Joins Coalition Urging Support for Telehealth Services in the CARES Act
In a letter to Congress, a group of doctor, patient and employer organization support for telehealth services under the CARES Act.
Food Allergy Patients and Parents Report Challenges of Managing Disease to FDA
At a Patient-Focused Drug Development meeting Sept. 9, 2021, more than 40 food allergy advocates asked FDA for improved diagnosis, treatment and diversity and inclusion.
Tell Congress to Support the NURSE Act
Many schools lack funding to hire school nurses full-time. The NURSE Act provides grants to increase the number of school nurses in public schools nationwide.
Allergy & Asthma Network Urges Congress to Support Telehealth for Medicare Beneficiaries
If Congress does not act to extend telehealth services, Medicare beneficiaries could lose access to virtual care options.
Sesame Allergy and Food Labels
Learn about sesame allergy – how common it is; what are the signs and symptoms; how to read a label for sesame; and a current labeling update.
All About
Advocacy
Allergy & Asthma Network works to help Americans with asthma, allergies and related conditions at the federal, state and local level. Making sure the patient’s voice is heard in legislation and policy issues is an important part of the Network’s advocacy work. Advocates play a crucial role in raising awareness, educating policymakers and the general public, removing barriers to care and making issues widely known to make medical care and treatment more accessible and effective. One key advocacy initiative is to ensure people living with asthma disparities have equal access to high-quality and affordable care.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new healthcare issues to the forefront, such as H.R. 7647, the “Preserving Patient Savings on Drug Costs Act.” This legislation delays increasing medication costs for a year after the pandemic ends, putting a cap on out-of-pocket costs, and allow drug-sharing coupons to count towards deductibles. It highlights the importance of all patients to get the medicine they need during the COVID-19 health crisis.