In The News
- The federal report on pain management is finalized. What’s next?
- Pain task force hosts first day of final meeting
- Participate in the final meeting of the federal task force on pain
The new report on pain management, mandated by Congress, has the potential to improve pain care for millions of Americans. But how do we move it forward from a piece of paper to actual change?
To learn how you can help, please join us this Wednesday, May 22, at 12 pm EST for a special webinar with Cindy Steinberg, U.S. Pain’s National Director of Policy and Advocacy, and the only patient and patient advocate on the task force that created the report.
Today, the Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force–a high-ranking group convened by Congress and overseen by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)–held the first part of its last public meeting to finalize a report on improving pain care in America. The task force, comprised of 29 members, includes Cindy Steinberg, U.S. Pain’s National Director of Policy and Advocacy, the only patient and patient advocacy representative.
An incredible 6,000 groups and individuals stepped up to give feedback on the draft report from the Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force during the comment period that ended April 1. Among the groups was a coalition of pain-patient related organizations, including U.S. Pain Foundation, which submitted a united letter outlining their feedback.
On May 9 and 10, the task force will hold its last public meeting to vote on the final version of the report and discuss plans to disseminate it. The meeting will run from 10 am to 5:30 pm EST Thursday and from 9 am to 12 pm EST on Friday in Washington, D.C.
EMBARK UPON YOUR JOURNEY
It starts here
Want to become the voice of hope and empowerment, as well as create pain awareness and support in your local community?
Become a U.S. Pain Foundation Ambassador & Advocacy leader.
CONNECT WITH PAIN WARRIORSLooking to connect with others going through the same challenges?
Join Pain Connection, which offers in-person support groups and free conference call support groups three times a month.
PROGRAMS
A Few U.S. Pain Programs
INvisible Project
The INvisible Project uses photography and story to illustrate the struggles of those living with pain and chronic medical conditions.
Visit Site >
Learn About Your Pain
Learn about Your Pain is a comprehensive guide to the multitude of conditions that cause pain.
Learn More >
Take Control Of Your Pain
Take Control Of Your Pain are patient-education days for pain warriors and care champions to learn tools to empower them to take control of their personal pain and medical journeys.
Learn More>
Pain Medicine 411
Pain Medicine 411 shares credible information regarding medication safety.
Learn More >
ALL PROGRAMS
VIEW ALL >50
Our Commitment to You
An organization created by people with pain for people with pain, U.S. Pain recognizes and validates the challenges 50 million Americans endure every day. We strive to be the leading source of support for those living with pain, as well as their caregivers and care providers.
U.S. Pain is here to offer hope, information, and stories and to honor those whose lives have been affected by pain.