Updates from Washington

News from Capitol Hill and statehouses across the country shifts rapidly, so it’s important to stay up to date. Here, you’ll find the latest information on the policies that The Michael J. Fox Foundation and our nationwide network of policy advocates are working on to support the Parkinson's community.

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What's Going on with Health Care in Washington?

October 25, 2017

Learn more about recent health care actions and what they could mean for patients and care partners.

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Patient Groups Call on Congress to Fund Medical Research

October 4, 2017

In an appeal in USA Today, patient advocacy and health care organizations, including MJFF, urge lawmakers to support funding for medical research.

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Caregivers Are Impacted by Damaging Health Care Reform, Too

September 22, 2017

A caregiver to his mother, Blake Niver speaks out on why damaging health care affects everyone in the PD community and the importance of advocacy.

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Letter to the Senate: Protect Affordable and Accessible Health Care

September 22, 2017

Read a letter from Ted Thompson, JD, that was sent to all senators asking them to oppose the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson health care proposal.

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Congress Delays Decision on 2018 Budget

September 11, 2017

Lawmakers have three additional months to negotiate federal funding levels, including money for Parkinson's research.

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Speak Up for Parkinson's Research at the Department of Defense

September 1, 2017

A bill currently under consideration will severely limit the DoD Parkinson's Research Program. Email your senators now to support an amendment to this bill.

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What's Going on in Washington?

August 17, 2017

There's been a lot of talk in Washington, D.C. about legislation that could impact access to care and research funding. In this webinar, we discuss these issues and what they mean for the…

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