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Patient Advocates Commend Introduction of House Short-Term Rule Resolution
Today, four patient groups issued the following statement regarding the Congressional Review Act resolution introduced by Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL). The resolution is a companion measure to one introduced by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) in August.
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American Heart Association welcomes FDA efforts to combat kids’ use of e-cigarettes, urges Commissioner Gottlieb to do more
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s announcement today about addressing youth e-cigarette use.
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Federal Court Orders FDA to Quickly Implement Graphic Cigarette Warnings as Mandated by Law
In a major victory for the nation’s health and the fight against tobacco, a federal court today ordered the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expeditiously issue a final rule requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette packs and advertising, as mandated by a 2009 federal law.
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Senate Health Care Bill Would Not Sufficiently Protect Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions
The American Heart Association joined more than 25 patient and consumer groups, who together represent millions of people with pre-existing health conditions, in issuing the following statement regarding S. 3388, the Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act.
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American Heart Association lauds Senate’s approval of NIH budget increase
American Heart Association President Ivor Benjamin, M.D. issued the following comments on today’s passage of the Senate’s 2019 funding bill for Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education.
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Leading Health Groups Urge FDA to Stop Sales of New, Juul-Like E-Cigarettes Illegally Introduced Without Agency Review
Six leading public health and medical organizations today urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to stop the sale of new electronic cigarette products that have been illegally introduced in recent months without the agency’s prior review and authorization.
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Final rule on short-term insurance plans will leave patients with high costs, less coverage
Today the U.S. Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services issued a final rule that would expand the use of “short-term, limited-duration insurance plans." More than 25 patient and consumer groups representing millions of people with preexisting health conditions issued the following statement.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court UPHOLDS Philly Beverage Tax
“Today’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision upholding the constitutionality of Philadelphia’s sweetened beverage tax is a major victory for the city’s children and families. The decision, which backs two previous lower court rulings, reaffirms a simple...
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Patient groups decry administration’s latest effort to undermine quality and affordable health care
A group of 14 patient and consumer groups issued the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s announcement that it will freeze risk adjustment payments.
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Final AHP rule weakens key protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions says patient and consumer groups
A group of 26 patient and consumer groups issued the following statement on the final rule released today by the U.S. Department of Labor that would expand the use of “association health plans."
