2009-04-16
Federal Agencies Update Stimulus Grant Opportunities; Federal Government Addresses Operational Problems With Grants.gov
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are continuing to announce additional grant opportunities made possible through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Read more.
ASH Urges Congress to Provide 7 Percent Increase in FY 2010 NIH Funding
In addition to congressional visits made by members of the ASH Government Affairs Committee in March, the Society recently sent letters to all members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives advocating for at least a 7 percent increase in funding for NIH in fiscal year (FY) 2010. Read more.
House and Senate Approve FY 2010 Budget Resolutions
Prior to adjourning for a two-week district work period, the House and Senate each adopted their respective FY 2010 budget resolutions, a blueprint that establishes budget totals for the upcoming fiscal year. Read more.
Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) Holds First Public “Listening Session”
The recently established Federal Coordinating Council for CER held the first of three scheduled public “listening sessions” on April 13 in Washington, DC. Read more.
Health-Care Reform Debate Continues in Washington
Congressional committees continue to hold hearings on the issue of health-care reform as House and Senate leaders begin to develop the outlines of legislation expected to be introduced later this year. Read more.
ASH Launches Patient Advocacy Campaign to Increase Federal Funding for Biomedical Research
ASH is working with several hematology-related patient advocacy groups to help advocate for increased NIH funding by encouraging consumers to watch a short video that illuminates the life-saving potential of biomedical research and use the ASH Advocacy Center to contact Congress and voice support. Help spread the word by sharing this message with your patients and encouraging them to take action today!
Register Now: Join ASH Webinar on April 28 to Help Ensure You Receive PQRI and E-Prescribing Bonuses for Participation
ASH is sponsoring a webinar on Tuesday, April 28, from 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. EST that will cover the basics of how to report the 2009 hematology-related Physician Quality Reporting Initiative measures and the e-prescribing measure through claims-based reporting. The goal of the webinar is to help ensure that hematologists report appropriately and receive the incentive bonus. The webinar will be useful for practitioners and office staff. To register, contact ASH Policy and Practice Assistant Matt Eckel.
