Advocacy

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    Family Asthma Act Reintroduced in Congress

    The Family Asthma Act, named after the late Congressman from Baltimore, would strength the nation’s public health response to asthma.

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    Wisconsin Becomes First State to Update Its Stock Epinephrine Law

    Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a measure that expands the availability of epinephrine – in schools and other public spaces.

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    Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill 2023: Advocating for Patient-Centered Care and Affordable Treatments

    The 26th annual advocacy day connects members of Congress and support people living with asthma, allergies and related conditions.

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    Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill on May 3 to Spotlight Patient Access to Safe, Affordable Treatments

    Allergy & Asthma Network hosts its 25th annual advocacy day on Capitol Hill on May 3-4. The event is held both in person and…

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    What You Can Do About Climate Change And Air Pollution

    Learn ways people with allergies and asthma can manage the climate change and poor air quality, and how to advocate for improvements.

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    Ask the Allergist: Stock Albuterol and Stock Epinephrine In Schools

    Access to life-saving asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors in schools saves lives – and it is simple and smart, says Andrea Pappalardo, MD.

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    New Federal Spending Law Supports Asthma and Allergy Programs

    Allergy & Asthma Network celebrated several advocacy successes at the end of 2022.

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    Eczema Patients Share Health, Quality of Life Challenges with FDA

    “More Than Skin Deep” initiative seeks to collect and share patient experiences to inform the drug development process and lead to better treatments.

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    How the Inflation Reduction Act Helps People with Asthma

    The Inflation Reduction Act includes funding for reducing air pollution, improving air quality and reducing costs of prescription drugs.

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    Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill 2022: Urging Congress to Expand Access to Care, Better Support Patients

    Join us virtually for our 25th annual advocacy day to connect with Congress and support patients with asthma, allergies, COVID-19 and related conditions.

  • 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.

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    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.

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.