AAHD has joined the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC) expressing concern that the Senate ACA legislation undermines access to rehabilitation services and devices. The July 21 DRRC letter is here: PDF. […]
Policy Updates
The American Association on Health and Disability plays an important role in disability policy and advocacy at the national level. AAHD strives to ensure that the needs of people with disabilities receive attention and respect on the national legislative agenda. AAHD is involved in numerous disability coalitions and networks that address the needs of people with disabilities. Please visit the Policy site to learn more about our activities in this area. AAHD staff maintain an active role in Washington, DC to ensure that health promotion and wellness for people with disabilities is on the disability and healthcare agenda. AAHD staff have positions on the APHA, Disability Section, Executive Council; the CDC, NCBDDD, Executive Committee; Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities-CCD and serve on the National Health Council; Coalition for Health Funding; Disability Rehabilitation and Research Coaltion; Coalition for Whole Health, Patient Care Primary Care Collaborative; and other coalitions advocating for policy that works towards reducing health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population and reducing the incidence of secondary conditions in children and adults with disabilities.
Disability Community Repeats Opposition to Senate ACA Repeal and Replacement Options
AAHD has joined the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) expressing our continued opposition to Senate ACA legislation. The July 24 letter is here: PDF. […]
800 Organizations Oppose House Budget Allocations for Health and Related Supports
AAHD has joined the Coalition for Health Funding (CHF) opposing House Committee on the Budget allocations (302 (b)). The July 14 CHF letter is here: PDF. […]
Medicare Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy
AAHD has joined the Coalition To Preserve Rehabilitation in presenting testimony to a House subcommittee on Medicare rehabilitation services and supports. The July 19 CPR statement is here: PDF. […]
Continue Currently Authorized Funding for the National Quality Forum (NQF)
AAHD has joined the Friends of NQF requesting Congress to continue funding for quality and performance measurement work. The July 18 letter is here: PDF. […]
Medicaid Disability Integration Legislation (S. 910; HR 2472)
AAHD has joined the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) supporting legislation promoting community integration through Medicaid for persons with disabilities. The July 18 CCD statement is here: PDF. […]
Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Continuation
AAHD has joined a coalition of 79 national organizations, led by the National Council on Aging, asking Congress to continue funding for the Medicare SHIP program. The July 18 letter is here: PDF. […]
Affordable Care Act – Reducing Regulatory Burden – Ideas (3)
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) submitted comments to HHS. AAHD is a CCD member. We previously posted 2 other coalition letters on July 13 & July 18. The July 12 CCD letter is here: PDF. […]
Affordable Care Act – Reducing Regulatory Burden – Ideas (2)
The Partnership To Improve Patient Care (PIPC) submitted comments to HHS. AAHD participates with PIPC. We previously posted another coalition letter on July 13. The July 7 PIPC letter is here: PDF. […]
Quality Measures for Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have submitted comments to the National Quality Forum on the NQF draft report to CMS on quality measures for persons dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The July 16 comments are here: PDF. […]