AAHD, as a Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) member, has joined a MHLG letter to Congress endorsing legislation (S. 1816 and HR 3514) requiring streamlining and transparency in Medicare Advantage prior authorization. We previously posted our legislative support on July 8, June 10, and May 22: Medicare Advantage (MA) Prior Authorization Transparency (3) – S.1816 and […]
Policy Updates
The American Association on Health and Disability plays an important role in disability policy and advocacy at the national level. AAHD strives to ensure that the needs of people with disabilities receive attention and respect on the national legislative agenda. AAHD is involved in numerous disability coalitions and networks that address the needs of people with disabilities. Please visit the Policy site to learn more about our activities in this area. AAHD staff maintain an active role in Washington, DC to ensure that health promotion and wellness for people with disabilities is on the disability and healthcare agenda. AAHD staff have positions on the APHA, Disability Section, Executive Council; the CDC, NCBDDD, Executive Committee; Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities-CCD and serve on the National Health Council; Coalition for Health Funding; Disability Rehabilitation and Research Coaltion; Coalition for Whole Health, Patient Care Primary Care Collaborative; and other coalitions advocating for policy that works towards reducing health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population and reducing the incidence of secondary conditions in children and adults with disabilities.
Continue Telemedicine Flexibilities in Medication Assessment and Prescribing
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 182 organizations, led by the Alliance for Connected Care, asking OMB and DEA to continue telemedicine flexibilities in medication assessment and prescribing. The December 5 letter is here: PDF. […]
HHS Limitations on Public Participation in HHS Rule Making (S.J. Res 82)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 67 organizations, led by Families USA, expressing support to the U.S. Senate leadership endorsing S.J. Res 82, by Senators King (ME) and Wyden (OR), opposing HHS announced limitations on public participation in HHS rule making. The December 1 letter is here: PDF. […]
Reauthorization of Preterm Birth and Maternal Health – Support Legislation
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 251 organization supporting reauthorization of the PREEMIE Act (S. 1562 and HR 1197) and maternal death prevention program (S. 2621 and HR 1909). Available here are the March of Dimes December 1 coalition letters to the House and Senate. […]
Appropriations – and Commitment – HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Grants
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 1,001 organizations, led by CSH, asking Congress to renew commitment and appropriations for the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) grants program, given HUD disruption of this program. The November 24 letter to Congress is here: PDF. […]
Appropriations – Support the Senate Committee Report on Disability and Rehabilitation
AAHD, as a steering committee member, has joined the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC) writing the U.S. Senate supporting the Senate HHS appropriations reported legislation. The November 25 letter is here: PDF. […]
CDC Vaccines and Autism Web Page – 36 National Organizations Disappointment with Confusion
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 36 national autism and disability organizations expressing disappointment with the confusion caused by CDC’s new website statement on vaccines and autism. The November 24 statement is here: PDF. […]
Medicare – Part D Medications Open Enrollment and Prescription Payment Plan (2)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation are members of the Medicare Access for Patients Rx Coalition (MAPRx). Available here are the MAPRx overview of Medicare Part D medications open enrollment policy changes and impacts on beneficiaries, and, Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) needed reforms. On October 30, we posted our joining the Alliance for Aging Research […]
Medicare – Medical Nutrition Therapy – Legislation
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 60 organizations led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics endorsing legislation authorizing medical nutrition therapy under Medicare. Legislation was introduced November 20 by Representatives Kelly (IL) and Kiggans (VA). Available here are the Academy and 60 organizations statement, Reps Kelly & Kiggans statement, and the legislative text. […]
Traumatic Brain Injury Program Legislative Reauthorization (S. 2898)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Coalition To Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR) asking Congress to reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury Program (S. 2898). The November 6 CPR letter is here: PDF. […]