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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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The National Parkinson's Project

On July 2, 2024, President Biden signed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act into law, establishing the first-ever federal initiative to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease, treat its symptoms and slow or stop its progression. 

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

    New Legislation Could Eliminate Barriers for Medical Cannabis Research

    There are several bills in the U.S. House and Senate designed to remove barriers that impede safe and legal access to cannabis by medical researchers.
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  • Ted Thompson, Todd Sherer and Admiral Bill Mac Kenzie.

    Progress on the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System

    MJFF met with the CDC to discuss the progress being made on the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System.
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  • From L to R: Dan Lewis, Christiana Evers (Parkinson’s Foundation), Gerry Haines, Ted Thompson (The Michael J. Fox Foundation), and Michael Sweet.

    2019 Parkinson’s Advocacy Awards Presented to Community Members

    These awards shine a spotlight on efforts to further policies that benefit people with Parkinson's, their families and care partners.
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  • What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for the Parkinson’s Community?

    2019 Parkinson’s Policy Forum Drives Change on Access to Care Issues

    Last week, more than 150 Parkinson's disease advocates convened in Washington, D.C. for the 2019 Parkinson's Policy Forum.
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  • Patients and Doctor

    Medicare Should Cover Licensed Mental Health Counseling

    MJFF is working with colleagues on Capitol Hill to pass an act that addresses the shortage of mental health providers throughout the U.S. by providing coverage for licensed mental health counselor…
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  • Ask the MD: Doctors Are Focused on Policy Too

    Medicare Part D Needs an Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap

    MJFF's public policy team is working to educate members of Congress and their staff about the financial impact of this disease and urge them to support an out-of-pocket cap. 
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  • Debi Brooks Heads to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Research Collaboration on Behalf of PD Patients

    Save the Date: Participate in Parkinson’s Advocacy Day on September 10!

    Join members of our community for Parkinson's Advocacy Day and tell your lawmakers what matters to you when it comes to research funding and access to treatments.
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