In a significant move to enhance the quality of life for individuals who use prosthetic knees, the Medical Directors of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor have announced a major...
Advocacy is one of the core tenets of our mission here at the Amputee Coalition and we are committed to supporting legislation that will benefit the limb loss and limb difference community. Initiated by the Government Relations department, the Amputee Coalition is...
The White House has announced a “comprehensive set of execution actions” by President Joe Biden designed “to improve care … while supporting care workers and family caregivers.” There are more than 50 directives to Cabinet-level agencies in the executive order. In a...
The Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities Proposed Rule addresses the implementation of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability in certain health...
As the Covid-19 pandemic moves into new phases, the Amputee Coalition is committed to communicating the facts about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. The limb loss and limb difference community faces greater health risks from COVID-19. We want to ensure...
The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing today that more than 59 million Americans with Medicare Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, now have access to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, authorized, or cleared over-the-counter...
Amputee Coalition 2022 Advocacy Forum Coming in April Mark your calendar now for the 2022 Advocacy Forum, which will be held during National Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM) in April. This signature event will provide an opportunity for...
The Amputee Coalition is happy to announce the White House has recognized our organization as a Disability Stakeholder. This designation allows us to amplify our voice as the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating the limb loss and limb difference...
On February 2, 2022, the House Ways & Means Subcommittee held the hearing “Bridging Health Equity Gaps for People with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions.” Rupa Valdez, Ph.D. provided testimony that highlighted many of the areas that numerous patient advocacy...
As we begin 2022, the Amputee Coalition Government Relations Team would like to share our 2022 legislative priorities. The first legislative priority is advancing the Triple-A Study Act. The bill was reintroduced in April 2021 during Limb Loss and Limb Difference...