Advocacy

Oncology clinical trials

NCI Hosts Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Expanding Clinical Trial Accrual

Driven by the reignited Cancer Moonshot, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) hosted a virtual roundtable discussion on the possibilities and challenges of increasing clinical trial accrual in May 2022.

COVID-19’s Impact on Nurses Jeopardizes Quality Care

COVID-19’s Impact on Nurses Jeopardizes Quality Care

CMS’s Chronic Pain Experience Journey Map Will Help Patients and Providers

Pain management

CMS’s Chronic Pain Experience Journey Map Will Help Patients and Providers

Senators Baldwin, Capito Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Palliative and Hospice Care

Palliative care

Senators Baldwin, Capito Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Palliative and Hospice Care

New FDA Standards for Tobacco and Menthol Products Reduces Cigarettes’ Appeal

Health promotion

New FDA Standards for Tobacco and Menthol Products Reduces Cigarettes’ Appeal

FDA’s Industry Guidance Will Increase Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Clinical Trials

Oncology clinical trials

FDA’s Industry Guidance Will Increase Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Clinical Trials

U.S. Supreme Court Dismisses Cases on Medicaid Requirement to Work

Patient financial advocacy

U.S. Supreme Court Dismisses Cases on Medicaid Requirement to Work

Decree Houses ARPA-H Under NIH Oversight

Decree Houses ARPA-H Under NIH Oversight

Health and Equity Matter for Black Mothers, HHS Says

Patient quality of life

Health and Equity Matter for Black Mothers, HHS Says

HHS Announces $226.5 Million to Launch Community Health Worker Training Program

HHS Announces $226.5 Million to Launch Community Health Worker Training Program

After Two Decades of Trust, It’s Time for Action

Oncology nurse influence

After Two Decades of Trust, It’s Time for Action

Rep. Upton Retires After Leading Historic Cancer Care Legislation

Cancer healthcare advocacy

Rep. Upton Retires After Leading Historic Cancer Care Legislation

Americans Have Stronger Access to Affordable Health Coverage Through New Biden Executive Order

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Americans Have Stronger Access to Affordable Health Coverage Through New Biden Executive Order

Minority Populations Represent Nearly Half of 100,000 Whole Genome Sequences for Researchers Through All of Us

Genetics & genomics

Minority Populations Represent Nearly Half of 100,000 Whole Genome Sequences for Researchers Through All of Us

U.S. Representative Pallone Questions Vaping Companies on Teen Marketing

Cancer risk prevention

U.S. Representative Pallone Questions Vaping Companies on Teen Marketing

NCI Director Steps Down After Successful Tenure

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCI Director Steps Down After Successful Tenure

Research Shows That Vaping Alters Mouth Microbes

Cancer research

Research Shows That Vaping Alters Mouth Microbes

Teleoncology Addresses Health Disparities With High Satisfaction for Patients and Providers, NCI Shares

Access to Cancer Care

Teleoncology Addresses Health Disparities With High Satisfaction for Patients and Providers, NCI Shares

Racial and Ethnic Groups Report COVID-19–Related Discrimination, NIH Says

Racial and Ethnic Groups Report COVID-19–Related Discrimination, NIH Says

$560 Million in Relief Payments Distributed to Institutions Affected by COVID-19

$560 Million in Relief Payments Distributed to Institutions Affected by COVID-19

COVID-19 Contributes to Climbing Costs of Cancer Care

COVID-19 Contributes to Climbing Costs of Cancer Care

Robert Otto Valdez Appointed AHRQ Director

Robert Otto Valdez Appointed AHRQ Director

CDC Emphasizes Importance of Cancer Screenings During COVID-19

Cancer screening

CDC Emphasizes Importance of Cancer Screenings During COVID-19

More Women Have Access to Essential Health Care, HHS Says During Women’s History Month

Quality of care

More Women Have Access to Essential Health Care, HHS Says During Women’s History Month

Younger Nurses Are Leaving the Profession Because of Emotional Health

Nurse well-being

Younger Nurses Are Leaving the Profession Because of Emotional Health

CMS Expands Eligibility Criteria for Lung Cancer Screening With Low-Dose Computed Tomography

CMS Expands Eligibility Criteria for Lung Cancer Screening With Low-Dose Computed Tomography

Nurses Share Career Advice, Growth Opportunities at BEACON Career Forum

nursing professional development

Nurses Share Career Advice, Growth Opportunities at BEACON Career Forum

National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Creates Path Out of Pandemic

National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Creates Path Out of Pandemic

Legislators, Professional Organizations Advocate for Safety Protections for Healthcare Workers

Legislators, Professional Organizations Advocate for Safety Protections for Healthcare Workers

American Rescue Plan Funds Will Reduce Burnout, Promote Mental Wellness Among Healthcare Workforce

Nurse well-being

American Rescue Plan Funds Will Reduce Burnout, Promote Mental Wellness Among Healthcare Workforce

NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship Funded More Than $10

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship Funded More Than $100 Million for Survivorship Research in 2020

Diverse Healthcare Equity Requires Providers and Policymakers to Unite for Change

Cancer health disparities

Diverse Healthcare Equity Requires Providers and Policymakers to Unite for Change

Preventive Healthcare Guidelines for Women and Children Improve Under Affordable Care Act

Clinical practice guidelines

Preventive Healthcare Guidelines for Women and Children Improve Under Affordable Care Act

CMS Takes Action to Lower Out-of-Pocket Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Costs

Patient financial advocacy

CMS Takes Action to Lower Out-of-Pocket Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Costs

Carole Johnson Returns to HHS as HRSA Administrator

Patient advocacy

Carole Johnson Returns to HHS as HRSA Administrator

Biden Names Interim Leaders to Office of Science and Technology Policy

Cancer healthcare advocacy

Biden Names Interim Leaders to Office of Science and Technology Policy

$9 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Funds Support Healthcare Institutions

$9 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Funds Support Healthcare Institutions

February 25, 2022

Marketplace Policy Changes Increase Access for Healthcare Coverage in 2023

Patient financial advocacy

Marketplace Policy Changes Increase Access for Healthcare Coverage in 2023

February 24, 2022

E-Cigarettes Affect Adults and Kids Differently, FDA Center for Tobacco Products Director Says

E-Cigarettes Affect Adults and Kids Differently, FDA Center for Tobacco Products Director Says

February 23, 2022

White House Initiative Addresses Disparities for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Cancer health disparities

White House Initiative Addresses Disparities for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

February 22, 2022

ANA Advocates to Prioritize Healthcare Workers’ Safety After CDC’s Updated Guidance

ANA Advocates to Prioritize Healthcare Workers’ Safety After CDC’s Updated Guidance

February 11, 2022

Global Report Indicates World's Trust in Science, Scientists Rises Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Global Report Indicates World's Trust in Science, Scientists Rises Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

February 10, 2022

No Surprises Act Protects Patients From Unexpected Medical Bills

Patient financial advocacy

No Surprises Act Protects Patients From Unexpected Medical Bills

February 09, 2022

President Biden Reignites Cancer Moonshot Initiative

Cancer moonshot

President Biden Reignites Cancer Moonshot Initiative

February 07, 2022

Nursing’s New Role: Public Health Information Advocate

Nursing’s New Role: Public Health Information Advocate

February 07, 2022

NCI Distinguished Scholar Urges Tackling Disparities Directly

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCI Distinguished Scholar Urges Tackling Disparities Directly

January 27, 2022

U.S. Invests in Historic Funding to Drive Equity in Health Care

Cancer health disparities

U.S. Invests in Historic Funding to Drive Equity in Health Care

January 26, 2022

President and First Lady Biden Recognize National Cancer Act’s 50th Anniversary

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

President and First Lady Biden Recognize National Cancer Act’s 50th Anniversary

January 25, 2022

Gallup Poll Ranks Nurses Most Honest and Ethical Profession for 20th Consecutive Year

Ethics in nursing

Gallup Poll Ranks Nurses Most Honest and Ethical Profession for 20th Consecutive Year

January 24, 2022

Latest Federal Legislation Invests in Nursing Workforce Development

Latest Federal Legislation Invests in Nursing Workforce Development

January 20, 2022

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