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Here is a quick rundown of major issues being discussed by policymakers from an endocrine perspective and the Society’s current advocacy work. What Is Happening in Washington Senate Prepares to Vote on Health Spending – Senators this week are enjoying a recess break. They will return on Aug. 15 and are expected to begin consideration...
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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? Capitol Hill just got a little quieter. The House of Representatives is on a month-long recess. The Senate just left town at the end of this week for a...
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Here is a quick rundown of major issues being discussed by policymakers from an endocrine perspective and the Society’s current advocacy work. NIH Funding – The U.S. Senate is now planning to combine the Labor-HHS-Education and the Defense appropriations bills into a package and vote on it on or around Aug. 13. Combining the two bills...
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The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates met in June to establish policy positions on topics of importance to patients and healthcare providers. The Society attends the AMA meetings to further our policy agenda by garnering the support of the House of Delegates on issues of importance to our members. This enables us to...
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On May 8, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing to discuss the skyrocketing cost of insulin, which has tripled in the past 15 years, and how to reduce costs through federal policy changes. In her opening statement, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), who is also co-chair of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, stated that:...
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As regulators in the European Union continue to implement criteria for the identification of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the context of biocides and pesticides laws, the Endocrine Society is staying engaged to provide advice and guidance to policymakers on this important subject. On May 24, Pavel Poc, Member of the European Parliament, hosted a briefing...
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Springtime in Washington, D.C., always includes cherry blossoms; bus loads of tourists visiting the national monuments, memorials, and museums; and groups who come to Capitol Hill to advocate on issues Congress is considering. The Endocrine Society is no exception. On May 10, we brought a diverse group of members who conduct research to Washington for...
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Six months late and after five temporary stopgap continuing resolutions and two brief partial government shutdowns, the FY 2018 appropriations process is finally completed. After multiple delays, Congressional negotiators released a $1.3 trillion spending bill March 22 as the clock ticked closer to a March 24 shutdown deadline. Leaders originally planned to release the details...
Endocrinology Advocacy
Not all topics of relevance to endocrinologists are about specific conditions and diseases. Sometimes, doctors need information about changes in the medical field or the field of endocrinology. Changes to medical insurance legislation, drug trial regulations and even patient privacy legislation all impact a practitioner’s way of doing business and practicing medicine. Yet keeping track of these details is not always easy. That’s why Endocrine News has organized articles and news pieces on these topics into this advocacy page. Here, practitioners can find the information gathered by the Endocrine Society, a leading endocrinology advocacy organization, conveniently in one location.
Important Advocacy Information From the Endocrine Society
As an endocrinology advocacy organization, the Endocrine Society is constantly working to advocate for endocrinologists and their patients, both in the government and in various research centers across the country. Here on Endocrine News, you can stay informed about these efforts and their results, so you are well aware of what changes may be coming that affect your practice. This is an invaluable resource for doctors who wish to spend their time focusing on their patients, rather than advocating for their practices, but also wish to stay informed about what is happening in the field.
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On the Advocacy page, Endocrine News provides advocacy information relevant to both those in the research field and those practicing on a clinical level. Stay up to date with the activities of the Endocrine Society, learn more about the legislation that affects your work, and see highlights of leading researchers who are pioneering not only advances in the practice but also advocacy for endocrinology as a field. By utilizing the resources on the Advocacy page, you will be better equipped to meet the needs of your patients while staying abreast on the changes affecting the industry.
