Advocacy

Dr. Lisa Simpson reflects on what has happened, and what has not, in Washington over the last two weeks.

After a busy week in Washington, this regular advocacy-related review of events in D.C. takes a moment to acknowledge the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas.
(published at 11:35 a.m., Oct. 2)

The latest developments in Washington, including notes on appropriations, movement on CHIP reauthorization, and some reflections on Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Congress did not waste any time upon members' return from summer recess before diving into their incredibly busy fall agenda.

The latest developments in Washington, including the Senate's votes related to the Affordable Care Act and a potential repeal/replace/repair plan, have unfolded at a rapid pace and kept AcademyHealth, our community, and citizens throughout the country on our toes.

The latest "Read on Washington" includes an update on the health care debate, additional details on fiscal year 2018 appropriations, events of interest, and more.

Appropriations negotiations for fiscal year 2018, the unveiling of the Senate Republicans' health care bill, and continued discussions on the future of federal support for health services research mean busy times for AcademyHealth.

The House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee's spending bill for fiscal year 2018 proposes a $24 million cut to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the Health Resources and Services Administration also taking hits.

This week's advocacy update includes links to summaries on the Senate's recently released health care bill, new articles on the proposal to move the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality into the National Institutes of Health, and more.