A federal judge in Texas struck down the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA), siding with a group of conservative states that argued the law is unconstitutional. At issue was whether the health law’s insurance mandate still compelled people to buy coverage after Congress reduced the penalty to zero dollars as part of the tax overhaul...
Endocrine Society Members Partner with Patients and Caregivers to Advocate on Diabetes
On October 1, the Endocrine Society partnered with the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition to advocate for increased access to diabetes self-management training services and to educate Members of Congress about ways to address rising insulin costs. The joint Hill Day marks the first time that Society members have accompanied patients, caregivers, and diabetes educators to...Society Names Co-Chairs of Congressional Diabetes Caucus Diabetes Champions
The Endocrine Society awarded co-chairs of the Congressional and Senate Diabetes Caucuses with the Diabetes Champion Award for their outstanding work in promoting research and prevention efforts for people with diabetes. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Representatives Tom Reed (R-NY) and Diana DeGette (D-CO 1st District) received the award for their work reauthorizing the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) at...
Advocacy in Action: Appropriations, Prescription Drug Prices, and More
This week’s Washington headlines were dominated by the continuation of the Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. However, we also saw important congressional action supporting Endocrine Society legislative priorities: Appropriations – The House of Representatives passed the combined Labor-HHS/Defense spending package. The same bill passed the Senate last week. The bill, which includes...
Here is a quick rundown of major issues being discussed by policymakers from an endocrine perspective and the Society’s current advocacy work. What’s Happening in Washington: Lots of political distractions and drama in the Capital: Funding Bill Progress – The Senate approved the FY 2019 Labor-HHS/Defense funding bill with the $2 billion increase for the...
Endocrine Society Shares Information on Women’s Health Issues at Congressional Health Fair
On September 12, the Endocrine Society joined over 40 leading public health organizations to participate in the Coalition for Health Funding’s third annual Public Health Fair on Capitol Hill. The Public Health Fair give the Endocrine Society a unique opportunity to reach a wide Congressional audience and to connect with other organizations with similar priorities....
What’s Happening in Washington: House and Senate Reach Deal on Labor-HHS Funding Bill with $2 Billion Increase for NIH While the Carolinas prepared for Hurricane Florence, Washington DC faced an advocacy storm of its own September 13 as the Rally for Medical Research Hill Day visited hundreds of congressional offices calling for a funding increase... On September 12, Endocrine Society president-elect Dale Abel, MD, PhD, and secretary-treasurer Richard Legro, MD, met with Griffin Rodgers, MD, MACP, the director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), to discuss emerging research priorities in endocrine science and opportunities to improve outcomes for trainees in endocrine research programs. During...
