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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2024) 21 (6)
Published: 2024
... is that the condition manifests differently from person to person. However, improved quality of life remains the most common patient goal. Patient-reported outcomes are unique in that they provide direct insight into how individuals manage the disease and its symptoms while going about their day-today lives. Other...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2024) 21 (5)
Published: 2024
..., advocacy from the research community this fall will be especially important. ASH has been a sponsor of, and participant in, the annual Rally for Medical Research Hill Day since its inception in 2013. Each September, participants from hundreds of partnering organizations gather in Washington, DC, to call...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2024) 21 (4)
Published: 2024
... Following its May business meeting in Washington, DC, the ASH Committee on Practice visited 35 congressional offices representing 19 different states. Committee members urged lawmakers to support legislation that would provide access to comprehensive, high-quality outpatient care...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2024) 21 (3)
Published: 2024
... Following its March business meeting in Washington, DC, the ASH Committee on Government Affairs visited 25 congressional offices representing 14 states. Committee members urged members of Congress to support funding for public health and research programs important to hematology, including...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2024) 21 (2)
Published: 2024
... Institute (ALI), a two-day workshop aimed at equipping hematologists with the skills and knowledge needed to become effective advocates for their patients and their profession. Scheduled to be held in Washington, DC, on September 24-25, 2024, the event will bring together hematologists from across...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2024) 21 (1)
Published: 2024
... Each year, your representatives and senators make decisions that profoundly affect a wide range of issues affecting hematology research and practice. ASH is the leader in representing the interests of scientists and clinicians working in the field of hematology in Washington, both on Capitol...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2023) 20 (6)
Published: 2023
... Each year, your representatives and senators make decisions on a wide range of issues that profoundly affect hematology research and practice. ASH is the leader in representing the interests of scientists and clinicians working in the field of hematology in Washington, both on Capitol Hill...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2023) 20 (5)
Published: 2023
... asked questions about issues on which I am not proficient is daunting and makes me uneasy. It does get easier each time I provide testimony; yet that curveball from a legislator who wants to go down a tangential issue requires caution when attempting to answer. For example, when testifying on oral...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2023) 20 (4)
Published: 2023
... by educating lawmakers and government staff on these critical issues. To become more involved in hematology-related advocacy, either in Washington, DC, or in their home states, ASH members can start by joining the ASH Grassroots Network to receive regular updates and information on how to contact...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2023) 20 (3)
Published: 2023
... in Washington, DC, on October 16-17, 2023, the event will bring together hematologists from across the country to learn from policy experts and advocacy professionals. To discover more about the ALI, The Hematologist sat down with the Chair of the program, Dr. Jennifer Holter-Chakrabarty. In addition...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2023) 20 (2)
Published: 2023
... there is a misconception out there that only the Committee on Government Affairs engages in active, structured advocacy. This is not the case,” explained Dr. Donald. “Practicing hematologists need a voice in Washington because of our specialized work in a variety of settings, and since its inception, the Committee...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2023) 20 (1)
Published: 2023
... There are many ways that ASH members can meet and introduce themselves to their elected representatives, from town hall events to scheduling meetings with the congressperson or a member of their staff. Many members of Congress now hold their town halls and meetings both in-person and virtually...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2022) 19 (6)
Published: 2022
... Some of these new initiatives include the development of the soon-to-be-published Maternal Health Compendium, a collection of articles from Blood and Blood Advances focusing on maternal morbidity and mortality in hematology. The Working Group on Maternal Health has also collaborated...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2022) 19 (5)
Published: 2022
... Affairs, Dr. Jennifer Holter Chakrabarty. Because NIH funding is so important to ASH members, advocating for this funding is always a priority for the Society during each appropriations cycle. Thanks to the hard work of hematology advocates from ASH and organizations from the larger biomedical...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2022) 19 (4)
Published: 2022
... of their career, from trainees to senior hematologists,” said Dr. Holter Chakrabarty, adding, “the main requirement is that you have an interest in advocacy and want to learn more.” She also noted that ALI is a great way to become more involved in ASH activities. ASH members will fly to Washington, DC...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2022) 19 (3)
Published: 2022
... that in-person meetings have remained on hold hasn't stopped us from meeting with legislators and making sure that the concerns of hematologists are heard.” The advocacy meetings took place at a very important time in Washington, as Congress had just finalized funding levels for federal agencies and programs...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2022) 19 (2)
Published: 2022
... entering your address and clicking “send.” Additionally, ASH members can participate in the Society's advocacy efforts by joining the Grassroots Network to receive regular updates and the latest news from Washington. Grassroots Network members also receive the monthly Advocacy Update and periodic...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2022) 19 (1)
Published: 2022
... out that the new virtual format made it easier for ASH members across the country to participate without having to travel or take time away from the lab or seeing patients,” shared Dr. Holter Chakrabarty. She was excited about how the webinar series turned out, adding, “the series covered an array...
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The Hematologist
The Hematologist (2021) 18 (6)
Published: 2021
... legislative accomplishments. “This year has seen significant momentum in regard to ASH's advocacy efforts, and we’re starting to see results from all of the hard work that members have put into advocacy,” said Dr. Meier. On Sunday, December 12, at 11:15 a.m. Eastern time, ASH will host the ASH...
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