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Fraud Prevention

The threat of fraud is real

Rapidly changing technology presents significant challenges to consumers and opportunities for unscrupulous actors. The global data breach crisis threatens the security of our sensitive information and exposes all of us to identity theft and increased risk of fraud.

How we help

NCL’s work in fraud prevention helps consumers make purchasing decisions safely, securely, and with confidence. Working with law enforcement and corporate and advocacy partners, NCL provides valuable information and resources to also help others fight fraud.

Featured Content

NCL applauds bipartisan interest in reining in ticketing monopoly 

January 25, 2023
The National Consumers League (NCL) today applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for holding a landmark hearing examining how Ticketmaster-Live Nation’s monopoly harms fans and competition in the live event industry.  
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NCL urges FTC to prohibit user review manipulation

January 10, 2023
The National Consumers League (NCL) this week filed comments in support of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulation to ensure the reliability of user reviews. In its comments, NCL urged the FTC to prohibit user reviews from individuals who did not purchase a product or service (or are misrepresenting their experiences with a product or service) and to prohibit sellers from manipulating consumer reviews.
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National Consumers League adds Identity Theft Resource Center ‘Live-Chat’ to Fraud.org to help identity crime victims

December 13, 2022
Today, the National Consumers League (NCL), the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, and the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, are partnering up to help victims of identity crimes.
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Breyault and Amazon’s Alyssa Betz discuss policing fake reviews and counterfeits

March 11, 2022
This week, John Breyault, our Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud, sat down with Amazon’s Director of Public Policy, Alyssa Betz. On this episode of NCL’s We Can Do This! podcast, Alyssa and John discussed fake reviews, Amazon’s product liability, and more. This has been the latest collaboration between Amazon and NCL in our partnership towards improving consumer safety and online experiences. 
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Report: Fraud losses hit 10-year high in top scams report

February 1, 2022
Being a fraud victim in 2021 was likely to cost more money than at any time in the last 10 years, according to a new report from NCL's Fraud.org.
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NCL applauds decisive action by CFPB against fraudulent payments processor

January 19, 2022
“We hope that today’s action by the CFPB reflects a greater shift towards holding not just fraudsters accountable, but also the financial institutions that enable these crimes."
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The boom in e-commerce has been a boon for fraudsters

May 28, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the growth of e-commerce...
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NCL statement on congressional demand that the Biden Administration investigate competition and consumer protection abuses in the live event industry

April 20, 2021
The National Consumers League (NCL) today applauded action by leaders of the House Commerce and Judi...
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Women’s sexual health shouldn’t be tabo‪o‬

February 11, 2021
It's 2021, can we speak frankly about women's s...
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Annual Fraud.org report shows link between COVID-19, recession, and scammers preying on Americans

February 1, 2021
Watchdog group’s annual report tracking trends out today  For…
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Protecting Nevadans from COVID-19 Scams: A Virtual Panel Event with NV Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and Fraud Experts

October 20, 2020
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How you should respond to the security threat likely inside your computer

August 7, 2020
Since the initial exploits were first exposed, new versions…
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Fraud alert: Use caution when talking to ‘old friends’ on Facebook

August 5, 2020
Facebook is a terrific tool for staying in touch with old friends,…
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Sign up for the #DataInsecurity Digest

August 5, 2020
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Scammers coming out of woodwork to prey on vulnerable

August 5, 2020
Today’s economic news is grim. Nearly 40 million Americans…
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Price gouging and usury and fraud, oh my!

July 21, 2020
Ben Wiseman, director of the Office of Consumer Protection at the Office....
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Protecting consumers from COVID-19 Scams: A virtual panel event with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and fraud experts

May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020 Watch recording here Contact:…
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NCL urges Administration to take action to combat COVID-themed fraud, patient harms online

April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020 Contact: National Consumers…
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Kudos to merchants fighting price gouging

April 10, 2020
By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director There I was, searching…
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Watchdog org predicting ‘tsunami’ of coronavirus-related scams to come

April 1, 2020
April 1, 2020 Media contact: National Consumers…
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Special message from NCL’s Fraud.org about coronavirus scams – National Consumers League

March 25, 2020
Special COVID-19 warnings: Scammers are pouncing on…
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NCL praises AG Barr for crackdown on COVID-19 scammers

March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020 Media contact: National Consumers League…
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Imposter scams drive big increases in phishing and spoofing complaints in annual top ten scam report

February 27, 2020
February 27, 2020At the start of National Consumer Protection…
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NCL applauds House passage of safety bills

December 17, 2019
December 17, 2019Media contact: National Consumers League –…
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NCL announces new action center to help patients steer clear of deadly counterfeit drug websites

December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019Media contact: National Consumers League –…
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How consumers must respond to the security threat inside nearly every computer

December 2, 2019
Nearly two years ago, researchers revealed flaws in the chips of…
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Consumer group urges District of Columbia to pass critical data security legislation

November 12, 2019
November 12, 2019Media contact: National Consumers League –…
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NCL applauds FTC action to reign in deceptive marketing in the wireless industry

November 5, 2019
November 5, 2019Media contact: National Consumers League –…
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National Consumers League: Computer chip defects force nearly all consumers to choose between speed and security

October 24, 2019
October 24, 2019Media contact: National Consumers League –…
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Computer chip defects force consumers to choose between speed and security

October 24, 2019
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Since the…
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NCL: Cars need to come with data deletion buttons to enhance consumer privacy protections

October 3, 2019
October 3, 2019Media contact: National Consumers League – Carol…
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Protecting information privacy: challenges and opportunities in federal legislation

September 23, 2019
By NCL Google Public Policy Fellow Pollyanna Turner-Ward On…
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Consumer groups applaud congressional action to improve live event ticketing marketplace

September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019Media contact: National Consumers League –…
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Developing an approach towards consumer privacy and data security

August 29, 2019
By NCL Google Public Policy Fellow Pollyanna Sanderson This…
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NCL applauds bipartisan interest in reining in ticketing monopoly 

January 25, 2023
The National Consumers League (NCL) today applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for holding a landmark hearing examining how Ticketmaster-Live Nation’s monopoly harms fans and competition in the live event industry.  
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NCL urges FTC to prohibit user review manipulation

January 10, 2023
The National Consumers League (NCL) this week filed comments in support of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulation to ensure the reliability of user reviews. In its comments, NCL urged the FTC to prohibit user reviews from individuals who did not purchase a product or service (or are misrepresenting their experiences with a product or service) and to prohibit sellers from manipulating consumer reviews.
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National Consumers League adds Identity Theft Resource Center ‘Live-Chat’ to Fraud.org to help identity crime victims

December 13, 2022
Today, the National Consumers League (NCL), the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, and the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, are partnering up to help victims of identity crimes.
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Breyault and Amazon’s Alyssa Betz discuss policing fake reviews and counterfeits

March 11, 2022
This week, John Breyault, our Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud, sat down with Amazon’s Director of Public Policy, Alyssa Betz. On this episode of NCL’s We Can Do This! podcast, Alyssa and John discussed fake reviews, Amazon’s product liability, and more. This has been the latest collaboration between Amazon and NCL in our partnership towards improving consumer safety and online experiences. 
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Report: Fraud losses hit 10-year high in top scams report

February 1, 2022
Being a fraud victim in 2021 was likely to cost more money than at any time in the last 10 years, according to a new report from NCL's Fraud.org.
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NCL applauds decisive action by CFPB against fraudulent payments processor

January 19, 2022
“We hope that today’s action by the CFPB reflects a greater shift towards holding not just fraudsters accountable, but also the financial institutions that enable these crimes."
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The boom in e-commerce has been a boon for fraudsters

May 28, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the growth of e-commerce...
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NCL statement on congressional demand that the Biden Administration investigate competition and consumer protection abuses in the live event industry

April 20, 2021
The National Consumers League (NCL) today applauded action by leaders of the House Commerce and Judi...
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Women’s sexual health shouldn’t be tabo‪o‬

February 11, 2021
It's 2021, can we speak frankly about women's s...
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Annual Fraud.org report shows link between COVID-19, recession, and scammers preying on Americans

February 1, 2021
Watchdog group’s annual report tracking trends out today  For…
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NCL applauds bipartisan interest in reining in ticketing monopoly 

January 25, 2023/in Consumer Protection, Featured Home - Consumer Protection, Featured Home - Fraud Prevention, Fraud Prevention consumer, consumer protection Press Releases /by Katie Brown

The National Consumers League (NCL) today applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for holding a landmark hearing examining how Ticketmaster-Live Nation’s monopoly harms fans and competition in the live event industry.  

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NCL urges FTC to prohibit user review manipulation

January 10, 2023/in Consumer Protection, Featured Home - Consumer Protection, Featured Home - Fraud Prevention, Fraud policy, Fraud Prevention, Press release consumer, consumer protection, fraud, Fraud Policy, FTC, press release, scam Press Releases /by Katie Brown

The National Consumers League (NCL) this week filed comments in support of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulation to ensure the reliability of user reviews. In its comments, NCL urged the FTC to prohibit user reviews from individuals who did not purchase a product or service (or are misrepresenting their experiences with a product or service) and to prohibit sellers from manipulating consumer reviews.

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Nation’s leading advocacy groups express their concern over partnership between Major League Baseball and CBD maker

November 9, 2022/in Press release consumer protection Advocacy Letters, Press Releases /by Katie Brown

The National Consumers League, along with CADCA – a national nonprofit organization committed to creating safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally – submitted today a joint letter to the commissioners of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Major League Baseball (MLB) expressing concern over the recently announced partnership between MLB and cannabidol (CBD) maker Charlotte’s Web.

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Advocates call on DOT to mandate easier airfare cost comparison

January 25, 2023/in Consumer Protection, Featured Home - Consumer Protection, Transportation airlines, consumer, consumer protection, John Breyault, press release Press Releases /by Katie Brown

National Consumers League (NCL) and a coalition of six consumer and passenger rights organizations filed comments with the Department of Transportation (DOT) in support of proposed regulations requiring the earlier disclosure of common airline ticket add-on fees.

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NCL applauds bipartisan interest in reining in ticketing monopoly 

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The National Consumers League (NCL) today applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for holding a landmark hearing examining how Ticketmaster-Live Nation’s monopoly harms fans and competition in the live event industry.  

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PBPA Commends HHS Funding to Support Maternal and Infant Health

The Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance (PBPA), a coalition of maternal and women’s health advocates dedicated to improving preterm birth outcomes in the United States and addressing its disproportionate impact on women of color, applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding nearly $350 million to states across the country to improve support for safe pregnancies and healthy babies.

“For far too long, U.S. maternal health care has lagged behind that of other developed countries, particularly for women of color,” noted Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League. “This additional funding will enable local health departments and nonprofits to better address the health care needs of the most vulnerable mothers and their babies.”

The funding, awarded by HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will support home visiting services, increase access to doulas, address infant mortality and maternal illness, and improve data reporting on maternal mortality.

“Maternal health care in the U.S. has consistently failed women of color,” Greenberg continued.  “We applaud HHS for this additional funding that will help to improve the maternal health for all mothers and babies, especially women of color and those most at-risk.”

The funding announcement follows the release of a report by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights which found that Native American women are more than two times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women in the U.S. This disparity was further exacerbated for Black women in the U.S., who are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.

“In addition to expanding programs to support maternal health, we must increase representation from racially and ethnically diverse groups in research and clinical trials, particularly those studying treatment options to prevent maternal morbidity and mortality,” said Greenberg.  “The need for the additional HHS funding and the report from the Commission on Civil Rights clearly illustrate how critical representative research and real world evidence are to ensuring all mothers and their babies have the same opportunity for the best possible health outcomes.”

Diverse research for a diverse America: The value of equitable, real-world research

August 12, 2021/in Blog, Health, Prevention Blog Post

By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director

While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to hardship for all Americans, it is clear that people of color have been disproportionately burdened. Across the health care continuum, addressing this disparity has become part of the broader conversation about the history of systemic racism and the underlying social determinants of health that negatively affect the mental, physical, and economic health of individuals and entire communities.

The pandemic has underscored persistent health disparities, and there is growing recognition that representation in research and clinical trials can have a profound impact on health outcomes. A lack of representation from racially and ethnically diverse groups in research and clinical trials have typically led to gaps in data, missing the opportunity to assess the full impact of various treatments and drugs across a range of populations. The collection and use of real-world research and data to inform the potential use, risks, and benefits of medical products and treatments can ultimately lead to better health outcomes, particularly for those who have been underrepresented in the past.

Existing efforts to improve inclusion

Efforts to expand diversity and representation in medical research are underway in Congress. Policymakers are encouraging the incorporation of Real World Evidence (RWE) in drug development through the recent Cures 2.0 draft legislation released by Reps. Diana Degette (D-CO-1) and Fred Upton (D-MI-6). While the status quo limits us from effectively reaching underserved populations, the proposed legislation would allow studies that include RWE for some drugs after they have been approved. At the heart of this issue is a growing appreciation that the same therapy can affect different populations in different ways, which is why Cures 2.0 supports collecting data that more accurately reflects the unique experiences and needs of patients across diverse populations.

Recognizing the potential for RWE in maternal health

The lack of representative research in the field of maternal health is undeniable, and its implications are staggering. The dismal state of maternal care in the United States reflects how our health care system has failed women of color, including by not adequately studying treatment options to prevent maternal morbidity and mortality. The need for RWE is clear when you consider the persistent disparities in health outcomes that plague minority communities.

Preterm birth and its disproportionate impact on women of color is a stark illustration of the need to make progress on representative research in maternal health. Preterm birth is the second-largest contributor to infant death in America today. Despite the tremendous physical, emotional, and financial toll that preterm birth continues to take on our country — disproportionately so on women and families of color — not enough therapeutic tools currently exist to prevent it.

Today, “17P,” the only FDA-approved treatment to help reduce the likelihood of spontaneous, recurrent preterm birth in the United States is at-risk of being withdrawn from the market in all its forms, including the branded product and five generic versions. Unfortunately there is conflicting evidence from two different clinical trials, one representative of a diverse U.S. population and another studied in a largely white population in Europe. It’s not a straightforward comparison. If 17P is withdrawn, the women most affected by preterm birth, predominantly women of color, would be left without an FDA-approved treatment option.

The FDA is considering the path forward, including additional data collection through leveraging RWE from past patient use. The success of the first (approval) trial for 17P in the impacted communities signals the importance of RWE. Continued access to 17P is, at its core, a matter of health equity. Black women must not yet again be left vulnerable to a system that historically has overlooked them.

PRETERM BIRTH PREVENTION ALLIANCE APPLAUDS FDA’S GRANTING OF HEARING FOR THE ONLY FDA-APPROVED THERAPIES TO REDUCE RECURRENT PRETERM BIRTH

WASHINGTON, DC, August 26, 2021 –

Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance a coalition of maternal and women’s health advocates dedicated to improving preterm birth outcomes in the United States and addressing its disproportionate impact on women of color, commends the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for granting a public hearing to discuss 17P, the only FDA-approved class of branded and generic treatments to reduce preterm birth in indicated patients.

We appreciate the FDA’s willingness to hear directly from individuals facing prematurity and the providers who treat them about their experiences with 17P,” said National Consumer League’s Executive Director Sally Greenberg. “It is an important step towards better understanding variations in efficacy across diverse populations and ensuring all women have an equal chance at the best possible outcomes.”

Last week, the FDA agreed to grant Covis Pharma, the manufacturer of the branded 17P product Makena its request for a public hearing to discuss 17P. Hydroxyprogesterone caproate—or “17P”—has been approved since 2011 and is the only FDA-approved class of treatments to help prevent spontaneous, recurrent preterm birth in the United States. In 2020, the FDA proposed withdrawing 17P in all its forms, including the branded product and its five generic versions, based on conflicting efficacy data from two studies composed of vastly different populations, one predominantly inclusive of women in the U.S. most vulnerable to preterm birth and one not.

“Mothers and birthing people deserve access to the best possible treatments to prevent preterm birth. We cannot achieve birth equity if we study pregnant women as a monolith,” said Blythe Thomas, Initiative Director of 1,000 Days. “It is only by systematically researching the real-world, post-market impact of 17P on individuals from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds, while maintaining access for all affected, that we can reduce disparities in maternal and infant health.”

While the hearing date has not yet been set, the Alliance looks forward to sharing the perspectives of affected individuals and their physicians with the agency once the hearing is scheduled and will continue to advocate for at-risk moms and babies of all races and ethnicities.

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ABOUT THE PRETERM BIRTH PREVENTION ALLIANCE

The Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance (PBPA) is a coalition of maternal and women’s health advocates who share a common concern about the state of preterm birth in the United States and the proposed market withdrawal of 17P, the only FDA-approved class of treatments to help prevent spontaneous, recurrent preterm birth. Formed in 2021 by the National Consumers League, the 15 partners in the PBPA seek to improve preterm birth outcomes in the United States by maintaining access to safe, FDA-approved treatment options and advocating for more diverse medical research that adequately represents the experiences of women and newborns of color. Women of color need a seat at the table. To learn more, visit www.pretermbirthalliance.org

LEADING PATIENT ADVOCATES LAUNCH PRETERM BIRTH PREVENTION ALLIANCE TO PROTECT CRITICAL ACCESS TO THE SOLE FDA-APPROVED CLASS OF THERAPIES TO REDUCE RECURRENT PRETERM BIRTH

WASHINGTON, DC, April 20, 2021 – Today, the National Consumers League (NCL), along with a coalition of patient advocacy organizations dedicated to advancing the health of mothers and infants, announced the launch of the >Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance.

Members of the Alliance are joining forces in an effort to preserve patient access to the only Food & Drug Administration-approved class of treatments for pregnant women who have previously had an unexpected, or spontaneous, preterm birth. Together, Alliance members seek to ensure that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) hears concerns from the full range of stakeholders about the potential risks and impact of withdrawal for at-risk pregnant women and their providers.

For the fifth year in a row, the U.S. preterm birth rate has increased (to 10.2 percent of births), and preterm birth and its complications were the second largest contributor to infant death across the country. Preterm birth also represents a significant racial health disparity, with Black women in America experiencing premature delivery at a rate 50 percent higher than other racial groups throughout the country.

However, in 2020, the FDA >proposed withdrawing hydroxyprogesterone caproate, commonly called “17P” or “17-OHPC”, the only FDA-approved class of branded and generic treatments to help prevent the risk of preterm birth in women with a history of spontaneous preterm birth. The FDA is currently determining whether to hold a hearing on the status of 17P, based on conflicting efficacy data from two studies composed of vastly different patient populations, one inclusive of women in the U.S. most vulnerable to preterm birth and one not.

“We’re fighting for a more inclusive healthcare system that gives everyone an equal chance to have the best outcomes possible,” said Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers League. “We don’t believe that removing 17P from the market without gaining a better understanding of who could benefit the most from its use is in the best interests of patients, nor their healthcare providers, particularly as there are no other approved treatment options available.”

To date, 14 organizations have joined NCL to advocate for the health interests of at-risk pregnant women and infants, including: 1,000 Days; 2020 Mom; American Association of Birth Centers; Black Mamas Matter Alliance; Black Women’s Health Imperative; Expecting Health; Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Montana; HealthyWomen; Miracle Babies; National Birth Equity Collaborative; National Black Midwives Alliance; National Partnership for Women & Families; Sidelines High-Risk National Support Network; and SisterReach.

“As a trained obstetrician and gynecologist, I know firsthand the impact of preterm birth on Black women and birthing people. I also know that racism – not race – is the driving factor leading the disproportionate impact of preterm birth on Black women and birthing people thereby exacerbating systemic inequities in maternal and infant health. To achieve birth equity, which is the assurance of the conditions of optimal births for all people with a willingness to address racial and social inequities in a sustained effort, we must work to protect and uphold a standard of care for spontaneous, recurrent preterm births and ensure it remains accessible and affordable for all who stand in need,” added Dr. Joia Crear Perry, founder and president of the National Birth Equity Collaborative.

The Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance is calling for the FDA to grant a public hearing to fully consider all of the data, additional research methods, and stakeholder perspectives before deciding whether to withdraw approval of this critical class of therapies. The health of America’s moms and babies warrants the utmost care and consideration.

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ABOUT THE PRETERM BIRTH PREVENTION ALLIANCE

The Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance is a coalition of maternal and women’s health advocates who share a common concern about the state of preterm birth in the United States and the proposed market withdrawal of 17P, the only FDA-approved class of treatments to help prevent spontaneous, recurrent preterm birth. Formed in 2021 by the National Consumers League, we seek to improve preterm birth outcomes in the United States by maintaining access to safe, FDA-approved treatment options and advocating for more diverse medical research that adequately represents the experiences of women and newborns of color. Women of color need a seat at the table. To learn more, visit www.pretermbirthalliance.org.

Initial support for the Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance is provided by Covis Pharma.

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Carol McKay, carolm@nclnet.org

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