by AACU Staff | Mar 9, 2023 | Latest News & Notes, News
The AACU joined thirteen other organizations in asking the House and Senate appropriations committees to allocate $60 million in FY24 for the Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) at the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) conducted by the US...
by AACU Staff | Mar 6, 2023 | Latest News & Notes, News
On March 6, the AACU and AUA submitted a letter advocating for Governor Glenn Youngkin to veto HB 2274/SB 948. This legislation expands pharmacist scope of practice to allow them to diagnose, test, treat, and order medication for certain medical conditions, including...
by AACU Staff | Mar 2, 2023 | Latest News & Notes, News
Last month, in partnership with the AUA, the AACU submitted a letter opposing Senate Bill 6398. This legislation would expand pharmacist scope of practice to allow for pharmacists to test, screen and treat a number of health conditions including urinary tract...
by AACU Staff | Mar 2, 2023 | Latest News & Notes, News
Assemblyman Gipson has introduced AB 632 in California, legislation proposed to assist with financial barriers to prostate cancer screening. The first hearing on this bill will be held on March 21 and the AACU will be present to testify We are happy to be partnering...
by AACU Staff | Mar 2, 2023 | Latest News & Notes, News
The AACU supports the federal Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act” (HR 1202) that, if passed, will allow borrowers to qualify for interest-free deferment on their student loans while serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. The REDI...