The U.S. Senate is considering legislation that would improve step therapy policies and ensure patients are able to access their prescribed treatments.
Advocacy
Public Health Groups Urge Congress to Support Electric Vehicles
Allergy & Asthma Network joins national health organizations in urging Congress to support a transition to zero-emission vehicles.
公共卫生组织问题的宣言Climate Change and Health’
Allergy & Asthma Network joins public health groups in sending a Declaration on Climate Change and Health to the Biden Administration
School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Becomes Law!
The president has signed into law HR 2468, the school based allergies and asthma management program act (SAMPRO) to help schoolchildren with asthma.
DOT Tightens Rules for Pets on Airlines
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued new rules no longer recognizing emotional support animals as service animals.
Thomas Silvera Discusses His Son Elijah’s Legacy After Tragic Food Allergy Death
Elijah passed away after he had an anaphylactic reaction to a grilled cheese at his daycare. Elijah’s family now advocates for better training in daycares
Allergy & Asthma Network Supports “Preserving Patient Savings on Drug Costs Act” (H.R. 7647)
Learn about HR 7647 which, if passed, would delay the rise of costs of prescription medications for millions of Americans.
Allergy & Asthma Network Commends Trump Administration Efforts to Reduce Drug Prices
Allergy & Asthma Network is pleased to see the Trump Administration take action to reduce drug prices, including prices for allergy and asthma medications.
Federal Government Renews Telehealth Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn about the renewed federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declaration for telehealth that includes telehealth expansions.
Allergy & Asthma Network Advocates for People Living with Health Disparities
Learn about our efforts that bring an end to racial disparities affecting people with asthma, allergies and related conditions.
Allergy & Asthma Network Urges EPA to Strengthen Current Ozone Standard
Allergy & Asthma Network and other health groups release a statement that national air quality standards for ozone pollution violate the Clean Air Act.
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Allergy & Asthma Advocacy Update
Allergy & Asthma Network federal advocacy efforts supported critical healthcare needs for people with asthma and allergies during COVID-19.
All About
Allergy & Asthma Network works to help Americans with asthma, allergies and related conditions at the federal, state and local level. Making sure the patient’s voice is heard in legislation and policy issues is an important part of the Network’s advocacy work. Advocates play a crucial role in raising awareness, educating policymakers and the general public, removing barriers to care and making issues widely known to make medical care and treatment more accessible and effective. One key advocacy initiative is to ensure people living with asthma disparities have equal access to high-quality and affordable care.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new healthcare issues to the forefront, such as H.R. 7647, the “Preserving Patient Savings on Drug Costs Act.” This legislation delays increasing medication costs for a year after the pandemic ends, putting a cap on out-of-pocket costs, and allow drug-sharing coupons to count towards deductibles. It highlights the importance of all patients to get the medicine they need during the COVID-19 health crisis.