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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Michael J. Fox Leads 200 Parkinson's Disease Advocates on Capitol Hill

March 1, 2017

As part of the Foundation's 2017 Parkinson's Policy Forum, Michael J. Fox met with bipartisan members of the House of Representatives to support policies that impact the PD community.

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Speaking up When Your Voice Seems Lost

February 24, 2017

Greg and AJ Wasson share how people with PD can influence public policy from their own homes.

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Ask the MD: Doctors Are Focused on Policy Too

January 27, 2017

In addition to working long hours in the clinic and also often at research sites, a lot of physicians are taking to Capitol Hill to stand up for their patients, their practices and their specialty.

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Policy Change Afoot, but How Much?

January 20, 2017

The Foundation shares information about several policy issues that could see changes under the new Administration.

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New Ruling Supports Veterans with Parkinson's Disease

January 13, 2017

On January 12 the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs made it easier for certain former service members with Parkinson's disease to receive disability benefits.

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MJFF Policy Watch: Week of January 9, 2017

January 13, 2017

A round-up of policy-related news stories for the Parkinson's community to watch.

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Public Policy and Parkinson's Disease: Highlights of the Past Year and Plans for 2017

January 3, 2017

Learn more about 2016's notable policy accomplishments and plans for the new year.

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