Letters to Government Officials
Letter to Congressman Markey in Support of VALID Act
As members of the Patient, Consumer, and Public Health Coalition, we strongly support the Verifying Authority and Legality in Drug (VALID) Compounding Act of 2013. This bill would significantly strengthen FDA oversight of compounding pharmacies and help ensure patients get safe and effective life-saving medical products. Read More
Comments from Members of the Patient, Consumer, and Public Health Coalition Re: HELP Committee’s Draft Proposal on Pharmaceutical Compounding
The Patient, Consumer, and Public Health Coalition expressed concern that the draft does not adequately address the public health threats posed by compounding pharmacies and will not do enough to prevent future health care crises. The Coalition provided comments on how to improve the draft to better protect the American public. Read More
Letter to Key U.S. Senators in Support of Funding for the Affordable Care Act
Like you, members of the Patient, Consumer, and Public Health Coalition are very supportive of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). We were extremely disappointed that the Hatch-Klobuchar amendment (S. Amdt. 297 to S. Con. Res. 8) to repeal the 2.3% excise tax on medical devices was overwhelmingly supported. Thank you very much for your important vote against the amendment. Read More
Letter supporting Delivering Antimicrobial Transparency in Animals Act
Letter to Representatives Henry Waxman and Louise Slaughter supporting the DATA act, which would require better reporting of how antibiotics are used in animals raised for food. This information is critical to understanding how antibiotic resistant bacteria in food animals affects human health. Read More
Letter to Senator Tom Harkin in Support of the “Healthy Families Act”
We strongly support the “Healthy Families Act.” Thank you for sponsoring this important legislation, which would create a national standard for paid sick days. Read More
Letter to Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro in Support of the “Healthy Families Act”
We strongly support the “Healthy Families Act.” Thank you for sponsoring this important legislation, which would create a national standard for paid sick days. Read More
Statement of Dr. Diana Zuckerman Regarding Legislation to Require Warning Letters to Women with Dense Breasts To Nevada Assembly
March 11, 2013. Among experts in women’s health and experts in breast cancer, there is considerable concern about Assembly Bill 147 and similar legislation in other states. While we agree that women with dense breasts should discuss the implications of that health condition with their physician, we are concerned that women who receive required form letters are more frightened than informed. Read More
Letter to Representative Henry A. Waxman Regarding Draft Proposal of the Data Act of 2012
The National Research Center for Women & Families supports the Data Act and shares concerns about the current and growing risk of antibacterial resistance to medically important drugs as a consequence of agricultural practices. Read More
Letter to HELP Committee on Track and Trace Legislation
We are deeply concerned about the current and growing risk to the U.S. pharmaceutical supply, a threat that can best be addressed through a meaningful national system to track and authenticate pharmaceutical products as they move from manufacturer to wholesaler to pharmacy to patient. Read More
Letter to CMS urging the release of the Sunshine Act final regulations
As members of the Patient, Consumer, and Public Health Coalition, we strongly urge CMS to release the Sunshine Act final regulations as quickly as possible. Read More