Advocacy

U.S. Senators Introduce Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

In April 2021, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, legislation that would waive the five-month waiting period for social security disability insurance (SSDI) and the 24-month waiting period for eligible Medicare benefits.

August 16, 2021

Overall Youth Tobacco Use Declines, but E-Cigarette Use Climbs, According to National Survey Results

Overall Youth Tobacco Use Declines, but E-Cigarette Use Climbs, According to National Survey Results

August 16, 2021

Biden-Harris Administration’s FY 2022 Discretionary Funding Request Includes Proposals to Advance Public Health

Biden-Harris Administration’s FY 2022 Discretionary Funding Request Includes Proposals to Advance Public Health

August 06, 2021

AHRQ Envisions Plan to Address Historical Racism and Inequality in Health Care

Access to Cancer Care

AHRQ Envisions Plan to Address Historical Racism and Inequality in Health Care

August 06, 2021

PCORI Adjusts National Priorities to Align With Addressing Disparities and Improving Healthcare Systems

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

PCORI Adjusts National Priorities to Align With Addressing Disparities and Improving Healthcare Systems

August 05, 2021

U.S. Surgeon General Issues Report on Dangers of Health Misinformation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

U.S. Surgeon General Issues Report on Dangers of Health Misinformation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

August 04, 2021

NCI Recognizes Three ONS Members as Champions and Changemakers

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCI Recognizes Three ONS Members as Champions and Changemakers

August 03, 2021

Lung, Melanoma, and Overall Cancer Death Rates Decline, According to 2021 Report

Lung, Melanoma, and Overall Cancer Death Rates Decline, According to 2021 Report

August 02, 2021

HHS Launches Network of Leaders and Organizations to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations

HHS Launches Network of Leaders and Organizations to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations

National Cancer Act Turns 50

National Cancer Act Turns 50

Biden-Harris Administration’s Drug Policy Priorities Support Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

Patient Advocacy

Biden-Harris Administration’s Drug Policy Priorities Support Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

Senate HELP Committee Reviews Federal Agencies’ COVID-19 Response

Senate HELP Committee Reviews Federal Agencies’ COVID-19 Response

Biden-Harris Administration Issues Actions to Prevent Surprise Billing

Patient Financial Advocacy

Biden-Harris Administration Issues Actions to Prevent Surprise Billing

CMS Extends Enrollment Period Access for Marketplace Coverage

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

CMS Extends Enrollment Period Access for Marketplace Coverage

As Usage Increases, U.S. Senators Reintroduce Telehealth Access Bill

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

As Usage Increases, U.S. Senators Reintroduce Telehealth Access Bill

FDA Requires E-Cigarette Brands to Provide Information on Social Media Practices

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Requires E-Cigarette Brands to Provide Information on Social Media Practices

FDA Launches National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week

Cancer Health Disparities

FDA Launches National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week

NINR Seeks Nursing Input for 2022–2026 Strategic Plan

Oncology Nursing Community

NINR Seeks Nursing Input for 2022–2026 Strategic Plan

USPSTF Recommends Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Begin at 45

Cancer Screening

USPSTF Recommends Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Begin at 45

National Library of Medicine Director Recognizes the Role of the Nurse During National Nursing Week

Oncology Nurse Pride

National Library of Medicine Director Recognizes the Role of the Nurse During National Nursing Week

ACA Provides Healthcare Coverage to 31 Million Americans

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

ACA Provides Healthcare Coverage to 31 Million Americans

ONS Leader Recognized as 2021 Congressional Woman of the Year

ONS Leader Recognized as 2021 Congressional Woman of the Year

OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers From COVID-19

Healthcare Safety Standards

OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers From COVID-19

Challenging Times Require Bold Policy Actions

Cancer Health Policy

Challenging Times Require Bold Policy Actions

HHS Solidifies Protections for LGBTQ Patients

Oncology Nurse-Patient Relationship

HHS Solidifies Protections for LGBTQ Patients

Big Tobacco Continues to Target Female Smokers, but Oncology Nurses Can Help

Oncology Nurse Influence

Big Tobacco Continues to Target Female Smokers, but Oncology Nurses Can Help

Research Between Structural Racism and Health Disparities Calls for Changes in Healthcare Delivery

Cancer Health Disparities

Research Between Structural Racism and Health Disparities Calls for Changes in Healthcare Delivery

U.S. Rep. Underwood Pushes for Increased Access to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

U.S. Rep. Underwood Pushes for Increased Access to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

The Future of Nursing Charts a Path to Achieve Health Equity

The Future of Nursing Charts a Path to Achieve Health Equity 

Vivek Murthy Confirmed as U.S. Surgeon General, Again

Patient Advocacy

Vivek Murthy Confirmed as U.S. Surgeon General, Again

Oncology Nurses Are Making a Difference in Policy and Advocacy

Oncology Nurse Influence

Oncology Nurses Are Making a Difference in Policy and Advocacy

Share These Resources to Increase COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

Share These Resources to Increase COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

FDA Bans Menthol and Flavored Cigars Through New Product Standards

FDA Bans Menthol and Flavored Cigars Through New Product Standards

New HHS Secretary Becerra Says Increased Access and Reduced Disparities Are Agency Priorities

New HHS Secretary Becerra Says Increased Access and Reduced Disparities Are Agency Priorities

Patient Advocate Groups Challenge Medicaid Engagement Requirements

Access to Cancer Care

Patient Advocate Groups Challenge Medicaid Engagement Requirements

Cancer Deaths Decline, CDC Says, but More Prevention and Screening Are Needed

Cancer Screening

Cancer Deaths Decline, CDC Says, but More Prevention and Screening Are Needed

HRSA Awards $99 Million to End the HIV Epidemic in the United States

Patient Advocacy

HRSA Awards $99 Million to End the HIV Epidemic in the United States

ACA Medicaid Expansion Improves Health and Increases Access to Care for Young Adults

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

ACA Medicaid Expansion Improves Health and Increases Access to Care for Young Adults

CDC Builds a Powerful Plan to Confront Racism and Health

Patient Advocacy

CDC Builds a Powerful Plan to Confront Racism and Health

Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program Receives $200 Million Funding Increase

Nurse Empowerment

Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program Receives $200 Million Funding Increase

NHGRI Proposes Action Agenda for Building Diverse Genomics Workforce

Genetics & Genomics

NHGRI Proposes Action Agenda for Building Diverse Genomics Workforce

Executive Orders Put a Stamp on Administration’s Policy Priorities

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

Executive Orders Put a Stamp on Administration’s Policy Priorities

WHO Campaigns for Global COVID-19 Vaccine Equity

WHO Campaigns for Global COVID-19 Vaccine Equity

FDA Makes Strides in Premarket Review of Tobacco Product Applications

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Makes Strides in Premarket Review of Tobacco Product Applications

A Free Lunch Doesn’t Exist: How I Became an ONS Health Policy Advocate

Oncology Nurse Influence

A Free Lunch Doesn’t Exist: How I Became an ONS Health Policy Advocate

Nurse Appointed as Acting U.S. Surgeon General

Nurse Empowerment

Nurse Appointed as Acting U.S. Surgeon General

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $10 Billion to Address Disparities in Vaccine Confidence and Distribution

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $10 Billion to Address Disparities in Vaccine Confidence and Distribution

Biden Establishes Gender Council to Advance Equity and Equality for Women

Access to Cancer Care

Biden Establishes Gender Council to Advance Equity and Equality for Women

ANA: Nurses Should Remember the Importance of Self-Care

Nurse Well-Being

ANA: Nurses Should Remember the Importance of Self-Care

NCCN Dr. Steven Pergam Educates Patients With Cancer on COVID-19

Patient Education

NCCN Dr. Steven Pergam Educates Patients With Cancer on COVID-19

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