In letters to policymakers, AACP reflects the inclusion or exclusion of pertinent issues in federal policy development. Letters to Congress and the Administration can be found on this page.
Testimony to the United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Letter to Senators on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education regarding the FY 2011 funding levels for programs of interest to U.S. colleges and schools of pharmacy.
Letter to Chairmen and Ranking Members of Congress on Health Reform Legislation - Letter to Senators Reid, Baucus, Grassley, Harkin and Enzi, and Representatives Pelosi, Hoyer, Rangel, Camp, Miller, McKeon, Waxman and Barton encouraging a continued effort toward passing health reform legislation.
Letter to Chairmen and Ranking Members of Congress on Health Reform Legislation - Letter to Senators Reid, Baucus, Grassley, Harkin and Enzi, and Representatives Pelosi, Hoyer, Rangel, Camp, Miller, McKeon, Waxman and Barton regarding the requests of academic pharmacy for consideration as the final health reform legislation is compiled.
Letter to Senator Inouye, Chairman of Appropriations - Letter to Senator Inouye recognizing the concensus regarding legislation funding programs under the authority of the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.
Letter to Congress on Health Reform Legislation - Letter to members of both the United States Senate and House of Representatives encouraging the passage of comprehensive healthcare reform legislation.
Pharmacy Stakeholders' Letter to Senate Leadership on MTM Provisions - Letter to Senator Baucus in support of health reform provisions that strengthen and support the delivery of medication therapy management services through pharmacists. Versions of this letter were also delivered to Senators Harkin, Reid, Durbin and Dodd, and Nancy-Ann Min DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform.
Medication Non-adherence Top Culprit in Health Care Waste - Letter to Senator Murkowski in support of health reform provisions that would improve patient adherence to medication regimens.
AACP Supports Healthcare System Reform - Letter to Members of Congress in support of healthcare system reform that increases affordability, access and quality in healthcare in the United States.
Pharmacy Stakeholders' Thank You to Congressman Butterfield - Letter to Congressman Butterfield in appreciation of his work representing pharmacy and medication therapy management services.
House Committees Letter on Health Reform- Letter to Representatives Miller, Waxman and Rangel regarding the legislative discussion released from the House Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means on health reform.
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Letter on Health Reform: the Affordable Health Choices Act - Letter to Senators Kennedy and Enzi regarding the proposals to support the health professions workforce and the role academic pharmacy has in preventive care and wellness.
Senate Finance Committee Letter on Health Reform: Coverage - Letter to Senators Baucus and Grassley regarding the proposals to provide affordable coverage to all Americans.
Senate Finance Committee Letter on Health Reform: Quality - Letter to Senators Baucus and Grassley regarding the proposals to improve patient care and reduce healthcare cost.
Budget Conference Letter: June 2, 2008 - Letter to members of Congress including the House and Senate Budget Committees describing AACP's support of the conference report 110-659 accompanying SCR 70.
HEA Reauthorization Section 496(a)(5) - Letter to all members of Congress including those on the Senate HELP and House Education and Workforce Committees regarding potential amendments to 20 USC 1099b (a)(5) provisions that impact accreditation.
110th Congress: First Session Health and Education Issues - This document lists the health and education issues of importance during the 110th Congress and how academic pharmacy can help with those issues.