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    Meet Your ONS Leader: Maggie A. Smith, DNP, MSN/Ed, RN, OCN®
    ONS Leadership
    Meet Your ONS Leader: Maggie A. Smith, DNP, MSN/Ed, RN, OCN®
    January 20, 2020
    Nurses Can Make a Difference, One Shaved Leg at a Time
    Patient quality of life
    Nurses Can Make a Difference, One Shaved Leg at a Time
    January 14, 2020
    ONS Chapters Answer the Call on Giving Tuesday
    Oncology nursing community
    ONS Chapters Answer the Call on Giving Tuesday
    December 13, 2019
    Digital Sherpas Enhance Nursing Care, Patient Quality of Life
    Patient Support
    Digital Sherpas Enhance Nursing Care, Patient Quality of Life
    December 06, 2019
    Russia Fosters Oncology Nursing Professional Development With ONS, EONS Presentations at Cancer Conference
    Oncology nursing community
    Russia Fosters Oncology Nursing Professional Development With ONS, EONS Presentations at Cancer Conference
    November 19, 2019
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    Why It Takes So Long for a Healthcare Bill to Become a Law
    Health Policy

    Why It Takes So Long for a Healthcare Bill to Become a Law

    Constitutional provisions, whose primary purposes are to create obstacles, govern the process that a bill goes through before it becomes law. The founders believed that efficiency was the hallmark of oppressive government, and they wanted to be sure that laws that actually passed all the hurdles were the well-considered result of inspection by many eyes.

    January 01, 2020
    Two ONS Health Policy Priorities Pass the House, Thanks to 2019 Capitol Hill Days
    Health Policy

    Two ONS Health Policy Priorities Pass the House, Thanks to 2019 Capitol Hill Days

    Participants in ONS’s Fourth Annual Capitol Hill Days quickly saw the fruits of their efforts when two ONS priority bills were passed in the U.S. House of Representatives in October 2019. The yearly advocacy, education, and training event, held September 22–24, brought 110 ONS activists to Washington, DC, for two days of sessions, briefings, updates, and meetings. The advocates engaged in 55 hours of intensive political and policy analysis, enabling them to take the Society’s health policy priority agenda to the U.S. Congress and help transform the future of health care in the United States.

    December 19, 2019
    CDC Promotes Lung Cancer Screening Awareness and Prevention
    Lung Cancer

    CDC Promotes Lung Cancer Screening Awareness and Prevention

    As the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, lung cancer is pervasive and deadly. But like many cancers, patients have a better chance at successful treatment outcomes and survival if caught early through screening and early detection efforts. Despite lung cancer being the second most diagnosed cancer for men and women, not all Americans are aware of its screening recommendations. To address the gap in awareness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is promoting a new public health campaign on the issue.

    November 21, 2019
    WHO Reports First Global HPV Vaccine Data
    Cancer prevention

    WHO Reports First Global HPV Vaccine Data

    New cancer prevention strategies like the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are making waves throughout the United States and around the world. Evidence has shown that the vaccine can help protect against certain cancers such as cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, penile, vulvar, and vaginal in people who receive the vaccine. For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has global data outlining HPV coverage in countries across the globe.  

    November 20, 2019
    AHRQ Releases Free Resources to Engage Patients, Families in Care
    Patient resources

    AHRQ Releases Free Resources to Engage Patients, Families in Care

    One constant in nursing practice is time and how nurses never have enough of it. Between a full schedule of patient visits, consulting with coworkers, administering treatments, and the myriad other responsibilities filling a nurse’s day, nurses can struggle to address all of a patient's concerns in the time leftover. Nurses must be adept at balancing their time and multitasking in their duties.

    November 19, 2019
    CMS Expands Project to Fight Opioid Abuse
    Health Policy

    CMS Expands Project to Fight Opioid Abuse

    Throughout the country, Americans have seen the effects of opioid abuse. Rising numbers of overdoses have sent shockwaves through communities from Miami to Seattle and everywhere in between. As such, addressing the national opioid epidemic is still a major priority for the Trump administration.

    November 18, 2019
    FDA Grants Authorization to Eight Smokeless Tobacco Products
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    FDA Grants Authorization to Eight Smokeless Tobacco Products

    Tobacco products are under more scrutiny than ever before. With the rise in youth vaping, the advent of flavored e-cigarettes, and the production of other nicotine delivery systems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tightened its review process for new products. The agency is looking to the smoking cessation community, taking insight from the Trump administration, and weighing feedback from other elected officials in the Senate and House of Representatives for ways to protect public health. That said, companies are using technology to create new tobacco-based products, and FDA must find ways to assess harm while balancing free market interests.

    November 17, 2019
    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
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