Biomedical innovation legislation, Cures 2.0 Act, unveiled
The long-awaited Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) from Reps. Fred Upton, R-MI, and Diana DeGette, D-CO, was recently introduced in the House of Representatives, with provisions that impact GI.
AGA supports creating new government agency to accelerate health breakthroughs
ARPA-H could bring together the diverse scientific community to focus on high risk, high reward priorities.
Huge wins for GI in Labor-HHS bill
The House bill includes AGA language directing NIH to study the pandemic’s impact on CRC screenings in minority communities.
Friends in high places: AGA allies with new leadership posts
Posts and committee assignments for the 117th Congress feature several long-standing AGA congressional allies.
GI wins and losses in the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill
$7.25 billion in additional funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), one of several provisions related to provider relief.
The new 117th Congress and their role with GI
We’ve worked to develop strategic relationships with lawmakers in line for key committee positions to advance the health care policies impacting GI.
Shutdown averted: Government funded through Dec. 11
Medicare’s Work Geographic Index Floor and Accelerated and Advance Payment Programs extended.
Politics in the middle of next COVID-19 stimulus package
Next steps for the fifth COVID-19 relief package remain uncertain as the House and Senate majorities and the administration have varying priorities and tactics for aiding Americans through the public health emergency.
Spotlight on physician candidates: Drs. McCormick and Webb
Of the 23 physician and dentist candidates running for Congress this cycle, six have won their primary races while 11 await their upcoming primaries.
House appropriators approve FY21 Labor-HHS, MilCon-VA and Defense spending bills
The House Appropriations Committee and its subcommittees have recently marked up and passed the Labor-HHS-Education, MilCon-VA and Defense funding bills for FY 2021.