Rhode Island is considering legislation, H 7621/S 2544, that would help increase affordable access to medical...
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CO: Let’s improve access to PT, OT, acupuncture, and certain pain medications
Colorado is considering a bill, HB 20-1085, that would help increase affordable access to some types of pain care. How...
Kentucky: Two bills to take action on!
There are two important pieces of legislation related to chronic pain that we need you to take action on. House Bill...
INvisible Project state house tour: Rhode Island
On May 21, U.S. Pain Foundation held the first stop of its INvisible Project state house tour at the state capitol in...
Congress introduces step therapy act, state efforts continue
Patient and provider groups are celebrating the introduction of the “Safe Step Act,” a federal bill aimed at lessening...
We’re breaking down patient advocacy. Are you in?
On Jan. 31, U.S. Pain Foundation's Advocacy Network will host a free training session for existing advocates and...
Director of State Advocacy speaks on panel about opioids at BIO summit
U.S. Pain’s Director of State Advocacy and Alliance Development Shaina Smith was among the speakers at the...
Advocacy Network launches online training series
Volunteers who have signed up to join the Advocacy Network joined an invitation-only training webinar to learn about...
Cannabis continues to grow backing among lawmakers
Policymakers across both aisles have had mixed viewpoints when it comes to cultivating cannabis, not in the literal...
U.S. Pain Director to Serve on Pain Management Design Group
U.S. Pain Foundation’s Director of State Advocacy and Alliance Development Shaina Smith has been appointed to serve on...
Take action to thank Delaware’s Governor for progressive pain legislation
Patients with back pain in Delaware will have access to interdisciplinary pain care, following Gov. John Carney’s...
Take action on Oregon’s Medicaid proposal
The late summer has brought the heat to Oregon after residents caught wind of a proposed change to Medicaid that would...