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    Nurses Must Include Palliative Care Early for Their Patients
    Palliative care
    Nurses Must Include Palliative Care Early for Their Patients
    November 08, 2019
    Shared Structure Allows Nurses to Drive the Decision-Making Process
    Shared decision making (SDM)
    Shared Structure Allows Nurses to Drive the Decision-Making Process
    November 01, 2019
    What the First Patient I Ever Cared for Taught Me About Anxiety From New Beginnings
    Oncology nurse-patient relationship
    What the First Patient I Ever Cared for Taught Me About Anxiety From New Beginnings
    October 25, 2019
    Cancer Rehabilitation Serves a Critical Role in Patient Care
    Prehabilitation
    Cancer Rehabilitation Serves a Critical Role in Patient Care
    October 11, 2019
    Complexity Is the Cornerstone of BMT Nursing
    Oncology nursing roles
    Complexity Is the Cornerstone of BMT Nursing
    October 07, 2019
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    U.S. House of Representatives Passes Two ONS Priority Bills
    Health Policy

    U.S. House of Representatives Passes Two ONS Priority Bills

    ONS is a critical voice in the advocacy arena, helping to steward bills that are important to the future of oncology nursing practice and successful patient-centered care. On October 28, 2019, two ONS priority bills—the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647) and the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 728)—passed the U.S. House of Representatives with unanimous bipartisan support.

    November 01, 2019
    Texas Nurses Show Advocacy in Action by Bringing the Message Home to Policymakers
    Cancer healthcare advocacy

    Texas Nurses Show Advocacy in Action by Bringing the Message Home to Policymakers

    As the largest ONS chapter in the United States with more than 2,000 members, the Houston ONS Chapter is primed to make an impact with the state’s lawmakers. In August 2019, chapter members did just that, combining forces with other local chapters for a pilot event featuring ONS policy education and advocacy training deep in the heart of Texas. Almost 100 ONS members participated to get support and education to speak with decision makers about the needs of the profession as well as the patients oncology nurses serve.

    October 28, 2019
    Majority Favors Lowering Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
    Health Policy

    Majority Favors Lowering Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes

    The evidence is clear: Nicotine is an addictive substance. Even current smokers acknowledge its power, and addiction information is required in advertisements and product promotions. Despite tobacco’s known issues, people still smoke at alarming rates. With vaping, e-cigarettes, and flavored tobacco being introduced to younger and younger consumers, youth smoking is on the rise for the first time in decades.

    October 16, 2019
    CDC Estimates That 92% of HPV-Related Cancers Could Be Prevented
    Cancer prevention

    CDC Estimates That 92% of HPV-Related Cancers Could Be Prevented

    For years, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been promoted for its potential role in cancer prevention. In a study released in August 2019 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the agency estimated that nearly 92% of all HPV-related cancers could be prevented through proper vaccination.

    October 16, 2019
    Teen E-Cigarette Use Doubles as Federal Agencies Publicly Address Epidemic
    Health Policy

    Teen E-Cigarette Use Doubles as Federal Agencies Publicly Address Epidemic

    The youth vaping epidemic has dominated headlines since the U.S. surgeon general elevated the issue to the nation’s spotlight. In a 2019 survey of junior high and high school students, the National Institute on Drug Addiction (NIDA)—an arm of National Institutes of Health—found that the rate of e-cigarette use had doubled since 2017.

    October 15, 2019
    HHS Secretary Azar Addresses American Cancer Society on Healthcare Delivery System
    Health Policy

    HHS Secretary Azar Addresses American Cancer Society on Healthcare Delivery System

    Reaching a broad audience, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar spoke to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network in early September 2019 about the state of healthcare delivery in the United States and outlined the Trump administration’s priorities. Azar praised advocates for being leaders in promoting more investments for education, prevention, and research, and he noted the laudable achievements thus far.

    October 14, 2019
    NIH HEAL Initiative Commits $945 Million to Opioid Research
    Health Policy

    NIH HEAL Initiative Commits $945 Million to Opioid Research

    Designated as a national epidemic, opioid addiction and abuse are front and center at the federal level as lawmakers work to support the discovery of new treatments and resources to curb the growing problem. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), with support from the White House, Congress, and the Department of Health and Human Services, awarded $945 million in funding for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements across 41 states for the Helping to End Addiction Long-Term (HEAL) Initiative. Targeting novel chronic pain interventions, opioid abuse, and the addiction crisis, the HEAL Initiative will funnel funding and resources into efforts that can make an impact immediately and in the future for healthcare providers and their patients.

    October 13, 2019
    Azar Remarks on Trump Administration’s Healthcare Vision
    Health Policy

    Azar Remarks on Trump Administration’s Healthcare Vision

    Health care is a top domestic issue for U.S. voters, and the president is speaking more and more about his administration’s plans to find accessible, affordable healthcare options for millions of Americans. Speaking this summer at the Better Medicare Alliance in Washington, DC, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar outlined three key points where the Trump administration plans to improve health care.

    September 05, 2019
    Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood
    Cancer prevention

    Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood

    The cancer prevention conversation is tricky for providers to navigate. Not surprisingly, people want to do everything it their power to prevent cancer. But sometimes conversations involve uncomfortable elements of health care—like sex or sexually transmitted diseases—that can quickly derail the discussion. Despite this, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is one case where prevention efforts have a led to huge increases in participation, especially among children. Following that thread, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have committed to spearheading the cancer prevention conversation by encouraging people to discuss cancer prevention early in their children’s lives.

    September 04, 2019
    HHS Awards Nearly $400 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis
    Health Policy

    HHS Awards Nearly $400 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis

    From New Hampshire to Arizona, millions of American families are confronted by the impact of opioid addiction. It’s one of the few remaining bipartisan issues on which the U.S. Congress continues to agree. Its reach is pervasive, it’s an international and domestic issue, and it has led politicians to cross the aisle and work together. Finding initiatives and funding programs to enact real solutions has become a national priority, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is earmarking nearly $400 million to fight the ongoing opioid epidemic.

    September 03, 2019
    Congress Tackles Surprise Billing for Patient Access to Affordable Care
    Medical reimbursement

    Congress Tackles Surprise Billing for Patient Access to Affordable Care

    A patient is rushed to the emergency room, diagnosed, and taken to surgery immediately. The patient recovers, but weeks later a bill arrives beyond any expectation, and too often ability, to be paid. This practice has become so routine that it has its own name: balance billing or, more commonly, surprise medical billing. It strikes many Americans with the burden of their ailment once again. 

    September 02, 2019
    FDA Takes Stronger Oversight Role of Tobacco Products
    Health Policy

    FDA Takes Stronger Oversight Role of Tobacco Products

    As the youth smoking epidemic persists and illnesses related to vaping make the headlines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is searching for solutions to combat the growing impact of new tobacco and nicotine products. After weeks of public outcry, FDA has doubled down on its regulatory stance, issuing several statements—including new warning letters to large tobacco companies—to reinforce its commitment to aggressive oversight and regulation of new tobacco products.

    September 02, 2019
    Senators Create Bipartisan Comprehensive Care Caucus
    Health Policy

    Senators Create Bipartisan Comprehensive Care Caucus

    After years of confusion, discussion, debate, and dedicated advocacy work, lawmakers are finally understanding what palliative care is—symptom management, not hospice—and how it’s employed in care. The benefits of early palliative interventions for many diseases, including cancer, can improve quality of life for patients as they navigate their diagnoses. To increase awareness and availability of palliative care in practice, Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Barrasso, MD (R-WY), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) launched the bipartisan Senate Comprehensive Care Caucus on July 31, 2019.

    September 01, 2019
    HHS Announces Safe Importation Action Plan for High Medication Costs
    Health Policy

    HHS Announces Safe Importation Action Plan for High Medication Costs

    The high cost of prescription medications—often lifesaving drugs—has become an unsustainable burden for many American patients. It’s a central topic in the healthcare conversation and a complex issue with countless moving parts. National opinion polling finds that a majority of people want to see changes in drug pricing.

    August 20, 2019
    Wasserman Schultz, Brooks Introduce EARLY Act for Breast Cancer Awareness
    Health Policy

    Wasserman Schultz, Brooks Introduce EARLY Act for Breast Cancer Awareness

    Health care is the top domestic policy issue for Americans, but with so many different ideas to make the healthcare system more accessible and affordable, the issue is becoming increasingly complex. Because of its far-reaching impact, health care is often a politically charged topic and little change has yet been seen on a legislative level.

    August 19, 2019
    House Committee Examines Juul’s Role in the Youth Smoking Epidemic
    Health Policy

    House Committee Examines Juul’s Role in the Youth Smoking Epidemic

    For nearly two decades, smoking rates among all ages were on the decline. Restrictions on marketing, sales, and distribution made it difficult for underage smokers to get their hands on traditional cigarettes, and adults were seeing the benefits of smoking cessation campaigns and education.

    August 18, 2019
    Bipartisan Reps Reintroduce Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act
    Health Policy

    Bipartisan Reps Reintroduce Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act

    In divisive times, fewer congressional bills find their way to the president’s desk without considerable bipartisan support. The dance of legislation is complex. Maneuvering through the legislative terrain and avoiding political landmines requires partnerships, expert data, and—at times—a little bit of luck. In the case of the Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act (H.R. 3835), that’s the story so far.

    August 17, 2019
    CMS Makes CAR T-Cell Cancer Therapy Available to Medicare Beneficiaries
    Health Policy

    CMS Makes CAR T-Cell Cancer Therapy Available to Medicare Beneficiaries

    It’s an extraordinary time for biomedical research. Advancements in science, investments in research studies, and an increased access to patients through clinical trials have continued to transform the medical community’s understanding of cancer care and the best ways to treat and cure tumors. Achieving successful outcomes requires specific and dedicated therapies, tailored to each individual.

    August 16, 2019
    The Battle Against Drug Pricing Wages On
    Health Policy

    The Battle Against Drug Pricing Wages On

    Few know the power that prescription medications have on the quality of life for patients more than nurses. In more than just physical ways, access to affordable drugs is essential to patient-centered care and emotional, psychological, familial, and even financial stability. For too long, the cost and availability of medicines have been barriers to health care, rather than opportunities for survivorship. 
     

    August 05, 2019
    CDC Offers Insight to Mental Health and Cancer
    Health Policy

    CDC Offers Insight to Mental Health and Cancer

    As health care advances, so too does our understanding about the numerous conditions affecting patients, including their mental health and well-being. Messaging from federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about mental health is taking an inclusive, wholistic approach to the many aspects of mental health. CDC presented new educational applications for providers to consider when talking to their patients about mental well-being and their continued success in treatment.

    August 01, 2019
    Nurse Researchers Receive Presidential Award
    Health Policy

    Nurse Researchers Receive Presidential Award

    The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) is the highest honor early-career professional researchers can receive from the federal government. On July 15, 2019, two nurse researchers were included among this year’s recipients. National Institute of Nursing Research-supported scientists, Sarah Rossetti, RN, PhD, and Tracey L. Yap, PhD, RN, WCC, CNE, FGSA, FAAN, were acknowledged for their promise and leadership in nursing science and patient-centered research.

    August 01, 2019
    ONS Signature Legislation, PCHETA, Reintroduced in U.S. Senate
    Health Policy

    ONS Signature Legislation, PCHETA, Reintroduced in U.S. Senate

    The Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA) is a key ONS policy priority. After unsuccessfully navigating both chambers of the 115th Congress prior to the 2018 midterm elections, the bill had to begin its legislative journey once again in the new 116th congressional session.

    July 31, 2019
    FDA Takes More Steps Toward Regulating E-Cigarettes
    Health Policy

    FDA Takes More Steps Toward Regulating E-Cigarettes

    After the U.S. surgeon general’s announcement that youth smoking epidemic was in part a result of vaping and tobacco companies’ marketing and advertising of flavored products, federal agencies began looking for ways to address the growing problem. The ease at which elementary and high school students can access vaping mechanisms was a battle cry for former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who was an outspoken advocate for regulating and penalizing companies that targeted marketing efforts at young Americans.

    July 30, 2019
    Tobacco 21 Gets Federal Boost
    Health Policy

    Tobacco 21 Gets Federal Boost

    In February 2019, the U.S. Surgeon General declared the rise of youth vaping was the latest epidemic facing the American public. Reversing a two-decades-long trend of declining smoking rates among underage smokers, e-cigarette use and vaping have become commonplace among children younger than 18.

    July 20, 2019
    America’s Old Tobacco Business Reignites as a New Industry
    Health Policy

    America’s Old Tobacco Business Reignites as a New Industry

    America’s love affair with tobacco has a long and sordid history. As automated machines ushered in a new age of modernization in the early 20th century, cigarettes were readily available as never before. Although some in the temperance movement believed tobacco products were the gateway to alcohol and drug abuse, by the 1930s and 1940s, physicians were touting cigarettes as almost a healing treatment that calmed the nerves and desensitized the body with positive effects. 

    July 18, 2019
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    Alec Stone MA, MPA, ONS Public Affairs Director
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