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National Survey Shows a Vast Majority of Americans Want Comprehensive Reform of the 340B Drug Pricing Program

May 8, 2025
May 8, 2025: Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League (NCL) released results from a new Morning Consult national poll of more than 10,000 American adults, revealing overwhelming concern about the burden of medical debt and strong public demand for comprehensive reforms of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Nearly four in five surveyed adults (78%) support establishing requirements to ensure that qualifying patients directly benefit from 340B drug discounts through reduced out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. More than three in four surveyed adults (77%) believe hospitals should be required to pass 340B savings directly onto patients.
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NCL applauds Senator Cassidy’s effort to shine light on 340B program oversight and accountability

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) applauds Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, for releasing a new report exposing significant accountability gaps in the federal 340B drug discount program.    
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America’s second obesity crisis is an infodemic of disinformation about GLP-1 weight loss drugs

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025: Washington, DC – With mounting evidence that an infodemic of disinformation about GLP-1 weight loss medicines has become America’s second obesity crisis, the National Consumers League (NCL) – a leading non-profit fighting fraud in the marketplace – today released a white paper as a blueprint for policy changes to combat the flood of false information circulating online about GLP-1 products and launched an ambitious national anti-disinformation effort called the Weight Truth with the online hub, www.weight-truth.org, to drive action.
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Trump budget proposal would dismantle core health programs          

April 22, 2025
April 22, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is raising serious concerns about the Trump administration's proposal to cut the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget by more than 30%. This drastic move would gut essential public health protections, weaken food safety, and threaten scientific progress.
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NCL urges ACIP to expand RSV vaccine recommendations at April 2025 meeting

April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025: This week, the National Consumers League this week strongly recommended expanding respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines for high-risk adults 50-59 years old to protect against a condition that can become severe for infants and older adults. NCL was selected to make remarks before the critically important Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ( ACIP)  Additionally, NCL encouraged the Committee to continue its work in support of increasing vaccine confidence and transparency for the public.  On April 11, 2025, the National Consumers League submitted comments in response to a request for comments at the April 15 and 16 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Mass layoffs at HHS: A blow to healthcare access and public health

March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is deeply concerned by the Trump administration's decision to lay off an additional 10,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) following the already eliminated 10,000 jobs via previous rounds of cuts. In total, the restructuring and force reduction plans will result in a downsizing from 82,000 to 62,000 full-time employees nationwide.
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NCL sounds alarm over measles outbreak, calls for stronger immunization leadership

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025: Washington, DC — As of this week, there are a total of 223 cases of measles in western Texas, and it is spreading to neighboring counties in New Mexico and Oklahoma. Yet, recently confirmed Secretary of U.S. Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy is not actively pushing for Americans to get immunized. The National Consumers League (NCL) stands firmly on the side of science and evidence-based medicine.  In February, we expressed concern over his appointment, and now we are witnessing the significant risk to Americans' health and well-being we previously stated. 
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Trump administration shortens ACA enrollment, threatening healthcare for millions of consumers

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025: Washington, DC – Millions of Americans would be affected by the Trump administration's attempts to shorten the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period and eliminate the monthly enrollment option for low-income families.   
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NCL signs on to PBM Accountability Project letter advocating for transparency and cost savings in prescription drug pricing  

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is proud to announce its support for the PBM Accountability Project’s letter, which has been shared with the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee ahead of their hearing on February 26, 2025. The PBM Accountability Project calls for urgent reform of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) industry to increase transparency, reduce prescription drug costs, and provide relief to consumers and patients across the nation.    
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NCL statement on the executive order establishing the president’s make America healthy again commission

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) acknowledges the intention behind the establishment of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission and supports efforts to address the growing concerns around chronic disease in America, particularly those impacting our children. We look forward to collaborating with the Commission to ensure that its findings and recommendations are rooted in rigorous, evidence-based science that reflects modern-day understanding and research. 
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NCL applauds FDA approval of Journavx for acute pain relief, advancing non-opioid alternatives 

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025 : Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approving Journavx, a pioneering non-opioid analgesic for treating moderate to severe acute pain in adults. This approval introduces a promising alternative to opioids in pain management, addressing the urgent need for safer treatments amid the ongoing opioid crisis. 
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Preventing foodborne illness is worth the investment

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025: “We’re not going back” is a rallying cry not usually associated with food safety policy. But if the Trump Administration heeds the call from the trade association for the processed meat industry to withdraw a needed proposed food safety rule, Americans will indeed go back to facing preventable foodborne illness outbreaks. 
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NCL expresses concern over the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL), a long-time advocate for consumer health and safety, is disappointed with the Senate's confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCL has consistently supported science, evidence-based medicine, and public health and believes this appointment poses a significant risk to Americans' health and well-being. Kennedy, who holds a law degree and has no medical training, is uniquely unqualified for this role.  
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NCL joins 25+ advocacy organizations in opposing expansion of 340B drug pricing program in New York 

February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025: Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League (NCL) joined over 25 patient and provider advocacy organizations in voicing strong opposition to the proposed expansion of the 340B Drug Pricing Program under NY Senate Bill 1913.
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NCL urges the public to heed warnings about unregulated versions of GLP-1 weight loss drugs

February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025: Washington, DC –  As an organization with a long history of helping the public avoid fakes and unregulated products, the National Consumers League is urging consumers and health professionals to heed the warning from the Food and Drug Administration that compounded versions of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists) drugs now widely promoted on television and online are not FDA approved and may cause serious health problems.
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Nancy Glick

A New CMS Rule Could Be a Gamechanger for Adults with Obesity

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025: Year in and year out, for over a decade, advocates and obesity specialists worked to get changes in federal policy. They pressed to get bills passed in Congress, drafted white papers, published research findings in medical journals, held roundtables and briefings, and sent letters and emails to policymakers over and over. But, using the Groundhog Day metaphor, the same day would start again.
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Statement on the need for the CMS Rule on Coverage of Obesity Medications

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025: Washington, DC – We, the undersigned organizations, are enthusiastically supportive of the proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to align coverage policy to reflect the prevailing medical consensus that obesity is a chronic disease.
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NCL commends CFPB’s rule to eliminate medical debt from credit reports

January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025: Washington, DC – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule to stop the harmful impact of medical debt on consumers’ credit scores.
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NCL’s latest podcast highlights the disparities with the 340B drug pricing program

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumer League (NCL) has released a new episode of its We Can Do This podcast, shedding light on the inequities and lack of transparency surrounding the 340B Drug Pricing Program
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Hospitals and PBMs hijack discount drug program

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025: On this episode of NCL’s “We Can Do this” podcast, National Consumers League CEO Sally Greenberg speaks with Amy Hinojosa, President and CEO of Mana, a National Latina Organization, and Dr. Ge Bai, an expert on health care accounting, finance, and policy at Johns Hopkins University, regarding a shocking lack of transparency for a program that has more than doubled in cost reaching more than $120 Billion in 2022.
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Fighting for fairness: The Obesity Bill of Rights

December 19, 2024
In terms of the number of people it affects and the serious health…
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New NCL analysis of medical debt policies highlights need for reform

December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024: The National Consumers League (NCL) recently published a new issue brief focused on hospital’s medical debt practices. With over 100 million Americans grappling with medical debt, and 1 in 7 of them reporting to KFF Health News that they’ve been denied care, it is prudent to evaluate these anti-consumer hospital policies.
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A trusted source for reliable health information

December 17, 2024
For more than a century, the National Consumers League (NCL)…
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Pioneering access to affordable healthcare

December 15, 2024
The drive to achieve accessible, affordable, high-quality healthcare…
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Science should drive obesity care

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024: Today, over 100 million Americans, or 40.3 percent of adults, are living with obesity. This makes obesity the nation’s most widespread chronic condition, impacting many more people than diabetes, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, chronic lung disease, and chronic kidney disease.
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Congress must protect consumers from PBM abuse

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024: The post-election lame duck session of Congress could be one of the most influential for consumers – if our elected officials are willing to act.
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Millions would benefit as Biden Administration expands coverage for anti-obesity medications under Medicare and Medicaid

November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) applauds the action by President Joe Biden to allow millions of Americans on Medicare and Medicaid to have coverage for new and very effective anti-obesity medicines (AOMs), thereby removing one of the biggest obstacles impeding access to quality obesity care in the country.
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Sally Greenberg: Fluoridated water is essential for public health, not a danger

November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024: Washington, DC— In response to recent media coverage about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo campaigning against water fluoridation, Sally Greenberg, CEO of the National Consumers League (NCL), issued the following statement: “Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements on fluoride could jeopardize a proven public health measure. Consumers are best served by reliable, evidence-based health information, not alarmist misinformation.”
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Nonprescription Analgesic/Antipyretic drug development in children 2 to less than 12 years of age

November 16, 2024
November 15, 2024: Greenberg, NCL CEO testifies at the FDA about Nonprescription Analgesic/Antipyretic Drug Development in Children 2 to less than 12 Years of Age.
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Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services threatens public health

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024 Media contact: National Consumers League…
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Medical debt, a growing crisis for Americans, and the Biden Administration’s bold moves to tackle it

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024: Consumers, unfortunately, accrue debt quite often throughout their lives – be it a mortgage, a car loan, credit cards, or even student loans. However, there is one type of debt that consumers have no way of knowing when it will be incurred – medical debt.
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NCL issues statement on New York Times health article on Alzheimer’s trials

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024: NCL’s Health Director, Robin Strongin, released the following statement regarding Walt Bogdanich and Carson Kessler’s October 23 article, Health Section, New York Times, “What Drugmakers Did Not Tell Volunteers in Alzheimer’s Trials,” which reported that pharmaceutical companies withheld genetic testing information from volunteers in Alzheimer’s trials putting them at risk for brain bleeds.  
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As election looms, regulators can act now to help consumers save at the pharmacy counter

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024: Now that we are a mere 15 days away from the election, all attention is unsurprisingly laser-focused on the outcome of the general election.
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National Consumers League statement on FTC action against Big Three PBMs

September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024: The National Consumers League today applauds the Federal Trade Commission for bringing action against the three largest prescription drug benefit managers and affiliated group purchasing organizations.
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Nancy Glick

The Obesity Bill of Rights: Priorities for government action

September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024: Americans need and now have an Obesity Bill of Rights for a reason: People with obesity do not receive the same concern, level of attention, and quality care as those with any other serious chronic disease.  
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PBMs are driving the increase in out-of-pocket healthcare costs for consumers, says NCL

July 23, 2024
July 23, 2024: The National Consumers League today submitted a letter to both the Republican and Democratic chairs of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability expressing concerns about pharmacy benefit managers driving the increase in out-of-pocket healthcare costs for Americans.
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NCL statement on FTC interim report on PBMs

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024: The National Consumers League today applauds the Federal Trade Commission’s interim staff report on prescription drug middlemen, pharmacy benefit managers.
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What we need now isn’t just abortion access; it’s time for a reproductive justice framework

July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024: For two years now reproductive justice – as a term, a framework, and an ideal – has been thrust into the mainstream.
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NCL submits letter to CDC urging them to make flu and COVID vaccines available at same time

June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024: Last week, NCL submitted comments to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in response to their request for public comments in advance of the ACIP meeting.
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NCL welcomes the 340B ACCESS Act

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024: The National Consumers League welcomes the introduction of the 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-Net Act (340B ACCESS Act), which makes needed reforms to protect the 340B program from misuse while lowering drug costs for low-income patients.
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NCL statement on Senate Reintroduction of Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024: Last week, Senate Democrats reintroduced legislation to revamp federal cannabis policy. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act aims to legalize cannabis at the federal level, create a new regulatory framework for cannabis, expand research into cannabis’ potential and risks, and more. 
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NCL responds to Senators Crapo, Wyden announcement on needed PBM reforms

March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024: The National Consumers League today released a statement following Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) recent press conference announcing their push to include the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act in the broader funding package.  
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Nancy Glick

It’s time to care about obesity care

March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024: Every year, the calendar is full of national health observances – special months, weeks and days that raise awareness of serious diseases and health issues. While all are valuable to advance the health of the Americans, Obesity Care Week taking place March 4-8 is especially significant.
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A coalition of consumer, health groups – including NCL – call for nutrition, ingredient, and allergen labeling on alcoholic beverages

February 27, 2024
A coalition of consumer and health groups is urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to ensure that the agency responsible for regulating most alcoholic beverages in the U.S. – the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau – keeps its commitment to require standardized alcohol labeling on all beer, wine, and distilled spirits products by initiating three promised rulemakings on nutrition, ingredients, and allergen labeling on an accelerated basis.
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The 340B drug discount program should be helping patients in need, not boosting pharmacy chain profits

February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024: The federal 340B drug discount program is a worthy and critical program. Created by Congress in 1992, it mandates that pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in the Medicaid program must offer prescription medicines at discounted rates to community health centers and safety-net hospitals serving low-income and uninsured patients.
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PBM reforms needed now in order to expand access to lower cost biosimilars that would benefit all Americans

February 22, 2024
The National Consumers League NCL recently submitted a letter to the U.S. House and Senate leadership expressing our collective support for PBM reforms to improve consumer and patient access to biosimilars.
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Americans now have an Obesity Bill of Rights

January 31, 2024
Spearheaded by the National Consumers League and National Council on Aging, the Obesity Bill of Rights results from a yearlong factfinding effort involving experts and communities; goal is to define quality obesity care as the right of all adults and drive systems change
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Copycat versions of expensive drugs may look the same, but the impact on consumer pocketbooks is far from identical

January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024: Copycat versions of expensive drugs may look the same, but the impact on consumer pocketbooks is far from identical
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PBMs claim new programs will save consumers money. Let’s take a closer look.

December 8, 2023
December 8, 2023: Consumers have known for quite some time now that the prescription drug pricing system is essentially a black box.
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NCL comments on Proposed Rule – Fish and Shellfish; Canned Tuna Standard of Identity and Standard of Fill of Container

November 29, 2023
NCL recently submitted comments regarding the Proposed Rule, “Fish and Shellfish; Canned Tuna Standard of Identity and Standard of Fill of Container"
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NCL comments regarding Proposed Rule: Medication Guides: Patient Medication Information Docket No. FDA-2019-N-5959

November 29, 2023
NCL recently submitted comments regarding the Proposed Rule, Medication Guides: Patient Medication Information, that we believe will greatly improve the information patients receive with their prescription medicines. 
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NCL applauds the confirmation of Monica Bertagnolli as next NIH director

November 9, 2023
The National Consumers League (NCL) applauds the U.S. Senate’s decision to confirm Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to be the next director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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NCL Health Podcast Series: Amy Hinojosa, National CEO of MANA

October 18, 2023
October 18, 2023: NCL is excited to present the inaugural podcast episode of our new Health Podcast Series under the “We Can Do This!” podcast umbrella, hosted by our Senior Director of Health Policy Robin Strongin. This month we are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with our esteemed guest Amy Hinojosa, National President & CEO of MANA.
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Obesity medicine specialists, health providers, insurers and employers urged to make obesity treatment a right of all Americans

October 13, 2023
With growing evidence that U.S. adults with obesity feel stigmatized and ignored by their health care providers, the National Consumers League (NCL) and National Council on Aging (NCOA) today urged health professionals, insurers and employers to join a national movement to define quality obesity care as a right for every American.
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Guest Blog: Standardizing portions could help stem the obesity epidemic

October 2, 2023
October 2, 2023: The past few decades have seen dramatic changes in the food environment and food behaviors, all resulting in the epidemics of obesity and diet-related chronic diseases.  About 72% of American adults are overweight or obese and more than half have diet-related chronic diseases. Our research shows that the food environment actually encourages people to eat impulsively and markets twice as much food as people need to maintain a healthy weight.
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Unveiling the flaws in the 340B Drug Pricing Program: Hospitals, medical debt, and consumer struggles

September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023: In 1992, Congress created the 340B Drug Pricing Program to help ensure vulnerable patients would be able to access medications they need but may not be able to afford. This program provides steeply discounted drugs to health care providers – mostly hospitals – serving low-income patients with the intent that the providers would pass those discounts along to patients. Unfortunately, that is not what is happening. The National Consumers League (NCL) is increasingly concerned about this program, especially as it relates to hospitals’ abusive and aggressive debt collection practices, and how those practices lead to consumer medical debt.
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NCL statement on PBMs and new GAO report

September 18, 2023
The National Consumers League (NCL) today released a statement following a recently released U.S. Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) report on Medicare Part D rebates.
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NCL applauds FDA for its latest decision to approve an updated COVID-19 vaccine

September 11, 2023
The NCL applauds the FDA’s announcement approving the latest COVID vaccine, which will be available to many Americans immediately or very soon to patients who are eligible.
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NCL response to the Request for Information regarding FDA regulation of CBD

August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023: Washington, DC – On August 17, the National Consumers League responded to the Request for Information regarding FDA-Regulation of CBD.
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New insurance schemes to carve out specialty drugs deserve skepticism and scrutiny

August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023: Employers seeking to cut healthcare costs should remember this simple rule of thumb: If an offer to save money seems too good to be true, it usually is. That seems to be the case with offers to try “Alternative Funding Programs” or AFPs.  This is a devious but growing cottage industry, which promises to cut employer costs for specialty medicines. 
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Safety in question: The alarming disparities between cannabis product health claims and research, and the magnified risks for women

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023: When I started my National Consumers League (NCL) internship in May 2023, I quickly dove into NCL’s health policy work. NCL is leading on several efforts to protect consumers –one area of focus that stood out to me is their work in the cannabis policy space. NCL is a founding member of Cannabis Consumer Watch (CCW), which educates consumers on cannabinoids, their effects, the risks related to the unregulated marketplace, and the ways policymakers and regulators can help protect consumers.
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The National Consumers League applauds the reintroduction of bipartisan legislation to give millions of Medicare beneficiaries access to safe and effective obesity treatments

July 21, 2023
The National Consumers League (NCL) welcomes the reintroduction  of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) as a needed step to end outdated Medicare rules that leave millions of seniors with diagnosed obesity – particularly members of Black and Latino communities – vulnerable to disability, disease and premature death due to lack of access to the full range of treatment options.
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Financing the healthcare of tomorrow playlist: Tracks for consumers and policymakers

July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023: My husband has advanced Lewy Body Dementia and one of the few things we can still enjoy together is listening to music.  We used to curate playlists for all kinds of music. We even put together playlists to mark special occasions (like our daughter’s wedding).  Really, any topic became fair game for a playlist. I was invited to speak at the Patients Rising Disrupting Healthcare Summit summer conference in Washington DC.  My panel topic was Financing the Healthcare of Tomorrow.
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We must never forget the importance of vaccines

June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023: I have written before about being born into a family that experienced the agony of the polio epidemic. My uncle Roger Joseph’s battle with the disease—including his diagnosis in 1951 by my father, a practicing internist—devastated our entire family.
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NCL and 36 leading patient organizations urge Congress to protect access to essential laboratory tests

June 7, 2023
The National Consumers League (NCL) today sent a letter signed by 37 leading advocacy organizations, including groups that represent patients with common and chronic conditions who depend on laboratory testing to manage their health, urging Senate and House leaders to protect access to clinical laboratory services by enacting the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act (SALSA / H.R. 2377 / S. 1000) this year.
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2023 Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge winners

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023: Today, the National Consumers League (NCL) announced the winners of its twelfth annual Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge, an eight-week intercollegiate competition among health profession student teams and faculty to combat poor medication adherence in the United States, where nearly three out of four patients do not take their medication as directed.
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NCL statement on nomination of Dr. Monica Bertagnolli as the Director of the National Institutes of Health

May 15, 2023
The National Consumers League welcomes President Joe Biden nomination’s of Dr. Monica Bertagnolli as the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  
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NCL statement on FDA review of the oral toxicity of cannabidiol (CBD)

May 12, 2023
This week, researchers from the Office of Food Additive Safety, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an analysis on the toxicity of cannabidiol (CBD). The National Consumers League (NCL), the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, has been actively monitoring the growing threats to consumer safety as the market for untested, unapproved cannabidiol (CBD) products has exploded.
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NCL applauds expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina

March 28, 2023
North Carolina became the 40th state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. “NCL applauds Governor Roy Cooper, the work of relentless advocates, and those in the state legislature-Republicans and Democrats-who worked to make this week’s legislation possible,” said Robin Strongin
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NCL applauds the Biden Administration’s $11-billion budget proposal to eliminate Hepatitis C

March 22, 2023
President Biden has proposed significant funding for a historic national Hepatitis C elimination program. “President Biden’s efforts to create a mandatory national program to expand testing, treatment, and prevention of Hepatitis C is a major step forward in eradicating a disease for which we have a cure.” said Robin Strongin, NCL’s Health Policy Director. 
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Judge Kacsmaryk is poised to redefine the withdrawal method: FDA interuptus should alarm everyone

March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023: Here we go, again. Up until the Dobbs decision in 2022, Roe v Wade had been the law of the land since 1973. Up until today, women didn’t have to worry that mifepristone, approved by FDA in 2000, would be available as a safe and effective and legal way to end an early pregnancy.
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New research reiterates the need for consumer caution, federal protection related to marijuana companies misleading claims

March 13, 2023
Data Science Solutions, LLC, in partnership with NCL, today released new research that dives into false or misleading medical claims made by several leading marijuana companies on their social media platforms.
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The National Consumers League applauds Eli Lilly Decision to cap prices on insulin

March 6, 2023
The National Consumers League commends the decision by drug company Eli Lilly to cut prices for insulin and cap costs insured patients pay to fill prescriptions.
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NCL Health Policy Director testifies at FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC)

February 28, 2023
NCL Health Policy Director Robin Strongin testified at the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC). Robin’s full testimony can be found below.
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The National Consumers League sent a letter urging Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to ensure that consumers get a fair deal at the pharmacy

February 21, 2023
The National Consumers League (NCL) sent a letter urging Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to ensure that consumers get a fair deal at the pharmacy. When it comes to the high out-of-pocket costs consumers face at the pharmacy counter — often for lifesaving medications — consumers today have an unfair disadvantage.
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NCL’s Greenberg joins panel to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the generic and biosimilar industries

February 15, 2023
NCL’s Executive Director Sally Greenberg spoke at the Association of Accessible Medicines and International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Greenberg joined the panel “The Generic and Biosimilar Industries Global Reputation” moderated by former NY Times journalist Gardiner Harris.
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The National Consumers League supports the bipartisan S 4918 (117th Congress) “Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act”

February 7, 2023
NCL has long supported robust competition and affordable, accessible drugs for patients and consumers. We therefore appreciate the opportunity to provide our support for the bill introduced in the 117th Congress entitled “Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act”, co-sponsored by Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN).
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NCL statement on FDA decision regarding CBD regulatory framework

January 27, 2023
The National Consumers League (NCL), the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, applauds the FDA’s decision that “a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks.”
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It is time to give Medicare beneficiaries effective obesity care

January 19, 2023
“What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.” As one of the most recognized quotes of all time, this line from the 1967 movie, Cool Hand Luke, originally addressed the struggle of a person’s will over government control. Now the line is applicable to another and equally intractable struggle: ending outdated Medicare rules that leave millions of seniors with diagnosed obesity – particularly members of Black and Latino communities – vulnerable to disability, disease and premature death due to lack of access to the full range of treatment options.
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National Consumers League applauds FDA’s decision increasing access to Mifepristone (the “abortion pill”)

January 5, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s decision this week to lift a major barrier blocking access to medication abortion care marks an important step forward for women.  Mifepristone is a drug that blocks the hormone needed for a pregnancy to continue. Mifepristone, when used together with another medicine called misoprostol, is used to end a pregnancy through ten weeks gestation.  And it is safe.
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NCL welcomes FDA heightened concerns related to CBD products

December 29, 2022
The National Consumers League (NCL), the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, is welcoming of the FDA's heightened concern and attention to consumer safety risks in the CBD or cannabidiol consumer product market.
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DeSantis’s anti-vax claims are wrong and dangerous, says NCL

December 22, 2022
The National Consumers League was very disappointed to learn that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced that he is requesting a statewide grand jury investigation into alleged “crimes and wrongdoings” relating to the COVID-19 vaccine.
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National Consumers League names Robin Strongin to lead Health Policy

December 14, 2022
National Consumers League (NCL)-the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, has named Robin Strongin Senior Director, Health Policy, beginning January 4, 2023.  Robin will oversee NCL’s robust health care portfolio.
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Promising new therapies are giving hope to Alzheimer’s patients and families, so why limit access?

December 12, 2022
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is real and it’s dangerous.  But, if the Senate acts quickly, it can pass S. 4431, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which provides reasonable accommodations for pregnant and postpartum workers.
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NCL Health Policy Associate testifies on behalf of the Preterm Birth Alliance at the FDA hearing on the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s (CDER’s) proposal to withdraw approval of Makena

October 18, 2022
Today, NCL Health Policy Associate Milena Berhane representing the Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance testified at The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing on the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s (CDER’s) proposal to withdraw approval of Makena or 17P.
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NCL testifies at The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing on the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s (CDER’s) proposal to withdraw approval of Makena

October 17, 2022
Today, NCL Executive Director Sally Greenberg testified at The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing on the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s (CDER’s) proposal to withdraw approval of Makena or 17P.
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NCL and 36 leading patient organizations urge Congress to protect seniors’ access to critical laboratory tests

September 21, 2022
The National Consumers League (NCL) today sent a letter signed by 37 leading advocacy organizations, including groups that represent patients with common and chronic conditions who depend on laboratory testing to diagnose and manage their health, urging Senate and House leaders to protect access to clinical laboratory services by enacting the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act (SALSA / S. 4449 / H.R. 8188) this year.
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Legislation is needed to close the environmental health gaps in the Polluters Pay Principle

August 26, 2022
Today, more than 40% of Americans live in communities with unhealthy levels of air pollution and every year, millions of deaths and chronic illnesses have been found to be directly caused by various pollutant types.
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National Consumers League weighs in on FDA’s OTC Hearing Aid Rule, encourages consumers to consult with medical professionals

August 17, 2022
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule enabling access to over-the-counter hearing aids for consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. National Consumers League (NCL) strongly supports expanding access to and affordability of hearing aids.
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The National Consumers League commends the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act in increasing Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries’ access to adult vaccines

August 17, 2022
The National Consumers League (NCL) is tremendously encouraged by the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376), which includes important provisions to increase access to adult vaccines. More specifically, the Act will provide all recommended adult vaccines to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries at no cost to patients.
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NCL strongly supports FDA’s proposal to ban menthol

August 3, 2022
The National Consumers League filed comments today with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in support of the agency’s proposal to ban menthol products. “We commend the FDA’s actions, though we believe the ban on menthol cigarettes in the United States should have been implemented years ago,” said Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of NCL.
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NCL applauds the FDA for renewing its focus on infant formula

July 14, 2022
The National Consumers League (NCL) applauds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking strong steps to assure consumers that infant formula coming from overseas has been properly inspected and is free from contaminants or adulterants and therefore safe for infants.
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A New Patient-Centered Action Agenda calls for people with obesity to have the same rights and access to care as people with other chronic diseases

July 7, 2022
The National Consumers League (NCL) today released A New Patient-Centered Obesity Action Agenda: Changing the Trajectory of Obesity Through Patient Empowerment, Health Professional Intervention and Supportive Government Policies, a new report with a blueprint to change how Americans think about obesity, empower people with obesity to get the best care, and afford those with obesity the same access to care as adults with other serious chronic diseases.
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Menthol cigarettes are going up in smoke

June 29, 2022
Sally Greenberg sits down with members of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council, the country’s leading public health education and advocacy organization taking on Big Tobacco to save Black lives.
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The National Consumers League commends the FDA’s decision to ban JUUL e-cigarettes

June 27, 2022
NCL applauds the FDA’s decision to ban JUUL e-cigarettes and believes that this is a significant first step towards curtailing the ongoing vaping epidemic.JUUL is a central contributor to the rising rates of nicotine addiction in youth, according to the FDA. The FDA did its job in banning the company’s further advertising and sale of vaping products.
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NCL denounces today’s SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022
Almost 50 years since the Supreme Court ruling in 1973, Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion, the protections provided by Roe were overturned today by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).
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NCL provided oral testimony to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in support of new pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for adults 65 years of age and older

June 23, 2022
On June 22, 2022, NCL’s Health Policy Associate Milena Berhane provided oral testimony to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in support of new pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for adults 65 years of age and older.
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NCL backs the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to curtail workplace discrimination

June 21, 2022
The National Consumers League (NCL) believes it is imperative that the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1065), introduced by Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), is enacted by Congress. In the uphill battle for equity in the workplace, NCL views H.R. 1065 as essential to protecting pregnant workers against unjustly losing their jobs and ensuring they receive pregnancy and post-partum accommodations to stay healthy.
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How did my medicine get here? Behind the scenes of the healthcare supply chain

June 21, 2022
Many of us take for granted that our medicines are available at the pharmacy whenever needed. Despite the disruptions of the pandemic, U.S. healthcare supply chains remained incredibly resilient, safe and reliable.
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NCL Director of Health Policy testifies at Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights on how consolidation in the marketplace harms consumers

June 16, 2022
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, the National Consumers League’s Director of Health Policy Jeanette Contreras provided oral testimony to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights on how consolidation in the marketplace harms consumers.
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The National Consumers League applauds the FTC’s decision to investigate PBMs

June 14, 2022
NCL is deeply concerned by the lack of transparency and accountability surrounding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The pervasive power of PBMs in the pharmaceutical industry has raised out-of-pocket costs for consumers and made it more difficult for them to receive essential medical treatment. NCL believes that the FTC’s investigation into PBMs represents a significant first step to addressing these issues.
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National Consumers League supports the HELP Copays Act to make prescription drugs more affordable for consumers

June 2, 2022
The National Consumers League (NCL) is pleased to support the HELP Copays Act (H.R. 5801), introduced by Representatives Donald McEachin (VA-04) and Rodney Davis (IL-13). NCL stands with other aligned stakeholder groups, as part of the All Copays Count Coalition (ACCC), to protect patients from increased out-of-pocket medical costs and ensure that essential and life-saving drugs are readily accessible for all consumers.
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2022 Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge Winners

May 25, 2022
Announcing the eleventh annual Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge winners, a competition designed to engage pharmacy students and faculty across the nation by encouraging teams to develop creative initiatives to raise public awareness about the importance of medication adherence, vaccine confidence, and safe drug disposal. This year’s winners are Wilkes University, Temple University, Western University, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), University of Pittsburgh, and Touro University California.
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Leaders in Congress support safe OTC hearing aid standards

May 4, 2022
Mild to moderate hearing loss is a difficult reality that millions of Americans struggle with, which is why the availability of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids is exciting for those who are impacted by hearing loss. While making OTC hearing aids more accessible is a promising step for consumers, we at NCL would be remiss if we didn’t underscore our concerns around the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed OTC hearing regulations as they currently exist.
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How to protect consumers from PBM greed

April 20, 2022
The rising cost of health care is a sore point for all consumers and nowhere is it more glaring than at the pharmacy counter. However, consumers are largely unaware that Pharmacy Benefit Managers – or PBMs – are the middlemen working behind the scenes with very little competition and accountability.
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NCL Briefing: measuring the 340B program’s impact on charitable care and operating profits for covered entities

March 31, 2022
Join the National Consumers League for a panel discussion with experts from Health Capital Group, the Community Oncology Alliance, and Johns Hopkins on this new white paper, which analyzes 340B’s impact on hospital profit margins and charitable care spending and attempts to quantify the amount of program benefits accruing to covered entities, contract pharmacies and patients.
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Child Labor Coalition welcomes the reintroduction of the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety 2022 (CARE Act)

March 31, 2022
The Child Labor Coalition (CLC), representing 38 groups engaged in the fight against domestic and global child labor, applauds Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) for introducing the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety (CARE).
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NCL applauds federal funding for maternal health in 2022 appropriations

March 18, 2022
The National Consumers League applauds the passage of the 2022 omnibus appropriations act. The appropriations bill, signed into law, includes over $1 billion in federal funding to support critical maternal health provisions needed to address the nation’s alarming maternal mortality rates.
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Maintaining customer trust in a booming eCommerce marketplace

March 11, 2022
Happy Consumer Protection Week! Are you an online shopper? This podcast is for you!
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NCL leads effort to encourage FDA to adopt safer standards for OTC hearing aids

March 10, 2022
As the FDA finishes developing its final OTC hearing aid regulation, we urge the agency to include stronger measures to better protect consumers affected by this new category of medical devices.
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Why we need more Black health professionals in the workforce

February 10, 2022
A lack of diversity in the health care workforce has been a persistent issue in the United States, posing significant implications to health equity, particularly for the Black or African American community.
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New We Can Do This! podcast episode featuring conversation with feminist Karen Mulhauser tackles reproductive rights, women’s history, and today’s challenges

February 9, 2022
NCL has released “A woman’s right to choose: Equal access to health care threatened,” a new episode in its podcast series We Can Do This!.  
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A woman’s right to choose: Equal access to health care threatened

February 7, 2022
This episode contains sensitive topics, such as abortion and sexual violence, that may be difficult for some audiences. Listener discretion advised. As listeners of our podcast know, the National Consumers League believes in equal health care access for all, and that includes a woman's right to choose.
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NCL calls for Spotify removal of Joe Rogan episodes that contain harmful misinformation

February 5, 2022
NCL is calling for the removal of episodes of Joe Rogan’s podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” that contain demonstrably harmful misinformation related to masks, vaccines, and other public health measures.
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Testimony at CDC advisory committee on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approval

February 4, 2022
Today NCL provided oral testimony to the CDC;s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in support of the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine and pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.
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Illicit drugs and the digital marketplace

February 3, 2022
We, as consumers — at the touch of a few buttons — have access to drugs and devices that would have required far more time and effort to acquire in the past. But with that ease of access, we also have millions of tainted or suspect products peddled to consumers, including counterfeit drugs.
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NCL applauds action to rein in deceptive marketing of contact lenses

February 3, 2022
Advocates are welcoming enforcement action by FTC and DOJ to end the deceptive marketing of contact lenses by Vision Path, which put consumers at risk by failing to obtain proper prescriptions, to properly verify prescription information, and by substituting Hubble lenses for those actually prescribed to consumers.
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NCL offers support for the Domain Reform for Unlawful Drug Sellers (DRUGS) Act

January 31, 2022
This legislation aims to create a program that holds internet registries and registrars responsible for illegitimate drugs being sold on their online platforms.
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NEW RESEARCH: CBD companies exploiting academic partnerships for marketing purposes

January 20, 2022
A new study illuminates the need for FDA regulatory approval and stronger oversight to address the risks to consumers and patients alike when CBD companies exploit that system.
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Script Your Future launches eleventh annual student competition for innovations in medication adherence

January 18, 2022
Today marks the launch of the eleventh annual Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge, a two-month-long intercollegiate competition among pharmacy student teams and faculty for creating solutions to raise awareness about medication adherence as a critical public health issue.
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Reason to celebrate: No more surprise medical bills in the new year!

January 14, 2022
More than half of U.S. consumers reported recently receiving an unexpected medical bill. The No Surprises Act will help.
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NCL offers support for Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act (S. 1427)

December 16, 2021
Biosimilars pose great potential to reduce health care costs.
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Abortion: The continuous fight for reproductive freedoms

December 13, 2021
It is no surprise that people of color in the United States have less access to the care they need and have more health complications. This is true for reproductive care and family planning.
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Listen up: FDA’s proposed OTC hearing aid rule

December 9, 2021
The FDA has proposed making hearing aids available as an OTC. But advocates are concerned that the regulations aren't exactly right when it comes to thresholds for volume.
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The drug pricing middlemen driving up drug costs

December 1, 2021
Healthcare continues to be front and center in the national discourse, particularly in the midst of the pandemic. As Congress works on policy solutions to lower healthcare costs for consumers, we face an unfair disadvantage when it comes to what we’re paying at the pharmacy counter.
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Vaccines to protect all

November 15, 2021
During the pandemic, we have seen routine vaccination rates decline significantly across all populations, putting individuals at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable diseases.
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NCL applauds approval of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine

November 2, 2021
NCL applauds the coordinated efforts of the FDA and the CDC to approve the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
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¿Buscando cobertura médica? Healthcare.gov open enrollment begins November 1

October 14, 2021
As we commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Consumers League (NCL) wants Latino consumers to better understand their health coverage options through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
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NCL offers support for Star Rating for Biosimilars Act, H.R. 2855

October 14, 2021
NCL believes that implementing a rating system for biosimilars would incentivize insurers to provide lower cost drug alternatives and alleviate the financial burdens on patients.
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NCL supports the Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act

October 1, 2021
More than 50,000 adults die annually from vaccine preventable deaths in the United States. The HAPI Act would help to lower that number significantly by providing more vaccine access to Medicaid beneficiaries, our most vulnerable low-income populations.
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NCL stands behind CDC COVID-19 booster recommendations

September 29, 2021
NCL has been a leading voice in promoting vaccine confidence and pushing online platforms to do more to counter misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, which has contributed to far too many preventable deaths.
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National Consumers League applauds decision to ban vaccine misinformation from YouTube

September 29, 2021
NCL has been a leading voice in promoting vaccine confidence and pushing online platforms to do more to counter misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, which has contributed to far too many preventable deaths.
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NCL lends support to Bolstering Innovative Options to Save Immediately on Medicines (BIOSIM) Act, H.R. 2815

September 24, 2021
NCL believes that expanding the use of biosimilars is a safe and effective option for making prescription drugs more affordable for all.
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NCL applauds full approval of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

August 24, 2021
The FDA’s gold standard approval is a testament to the remarkable safety and efficacy of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
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NCL supports employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates

August 18, 2021
In recent weeks, it has become evident that employer mandates are effective at nudging reluctant people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. As the virus continues to spread and mutate around the globe, we remain concerned for the safety of essential workers, the immunocompromised, and children that are not yet eligible for the vaccine.
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What’s in that gummy bear could be hazardous to your kid’s health

August 17, 2021
CBD-infused foods and candies are often packaged and marketed to appeal to children, but buyer beware – there are a number of harmful ingredients that could be in a seemingly harmless gummy bear. Parents, teachers, guardians, and loved ones should know that none of the non-prescription CBD products on the market today – and the false medical claims often used to market these to consumers – have been tested or approved by the FDA.
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Redesigning our communities to fight health disparities

August 17, 2021
Even more illuminating, one of the best predictors of health outcomes is a person’s zip code. In many major U.S. cities, the gap in life expectancy between the highest and lowest zip codes is 20+ years.
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Earlier this year, I rolled up my sleeve…

August 16, 2021
I was tired of feeling like the virus was winning. I was sick and tired of feeling at the mercy of the whims of this unrelenting, mutating disease. I was angry that this pandemic was beating the hell out of us. So despite any fears and reservations I had about a new vaccine, I was ready to fight.
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National Consumers League supports efforts to expand Medicaid coverage

August 13, 2021
Among other provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that aim to make health coverage more accessible, the law provides states that have not yet adopted Medicaid expansion with significant financial incentives to do so.
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Diverse research for a diverse America: The value of equitable, real-world research

August 12, 2021
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.
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Addressing vaccine hesitancy with community-driven messaging

July 22, 2021
Even though there is overwhelming evidence in support of the COVID-19 vaccines and their safety, vaccine hesitancy still looms.
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Don’t forget to take advantage of Healthcare.gov Special Enrollment Period

July 15, 2021
There’s still time to get marketplace coverage and expanded financial assistance through August 15.
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NCL commends HHS interim final rule regarding surprise billing protections

July 8, 2021
Under these new protections, consumers will be “held harmless,” and will gain relief from unscrupulous surprise charges. The requirements for transparency in billing and advance notice for out-of-network care will allow consumers to play a greater role in their own healthcare and ensure that they are safeguarded from unexpected costs while seeking care.
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Gun violence is a public health crisis—We must treat it like one

July 1, 2021
2020 saw a 10 percent increase in gun deaths over the previous year, fueled primarily by a 25 percent rise in homicides and accidental gun deaths. Experts say the recent spike is due to the economic and social stresses of the pandemic, and the numbers are showing no signs of abating as we open back up post-COVID.
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Addressing health inequities for LGBTQ communities: During PRIDE month and 365 days a year

July 1, 2021
Research shows that LGBTQ individuals who live in communities with high levels of anti-LGBTQ prejudice die sooner—12 years on average—than those living in more accepting communities. Queer and Trans people of color (QTPOC) face even higher rates of fatal violence, as 44 transgender and gender non-conforming people died to anti-trans violence in 2020.  
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NCL comments on pediatric COVID-19 vaccines before CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

June 24, 2021
Although preexisting medical conditions clearly predispose children to severe disease, healthy children are also at risk for severe COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C).
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Maternal vaccines: Safe for mom and baby

June 23, 2021
In the last few weeks, I’ve noticed an old friend from high school, a mother of an infant, consistently posting anti-vaccine content to her social media. Her posts, which were initially mere reflections, have transformed into full-on conspiracy theories about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines and cast doubts about to the speed of their approval.
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June 10 testimony before FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee

June 10, 2021
NCL appreciates that the FDA recognizes that Emergency Use Authorization is not intended to replace the rigor of full approval, and that randomized clinical trials are critically important for the definitive demonstration of safety and efficacy of a treatment.
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NCL concerned as Senate bill puts consumers at risk from unregulated CBD

June 9, 2021
There is little research on the health and safety of CBD products, and as such the NCL does not support any legislation that would bypass the FDA’s regulatory authority and rigorous scientific review.
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AAPI Heritage Month: The ‘Model Minority Myth’ and its negative impact on health disparities

May 28, 2021
The AAPI community’s resilience against these factors, while commendable, has contributed to the myth of the “Model Minority,” and has led to a host of social and health inequities.
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NCL supports the Protecting Seniors through Immunizations Act of 2021

May 28, 2021
The bill would expand access to immunizations for seniors by eliminating cost sharing for vaccines covered under Medicare Part D.
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Como detectar el COVID-19 en casa

May 19, 2021
Tras la efectiva campaña de vacunación, las pruebas de detección serán claves para seguir evitando contagios del coronavirus y resumir a la normalidad.
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The decline in COVID-19 testing nationwide could derail pandemic response wins

May 18, 2021
COVID-19 testing has been a critical component of the nation’s pandemic response...
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NCL statement regarding efforts to ban menthol tobacco products

April 30, 2021
The ban on menthol-flavored tobacco products is a historic measure to address health disparities present in vulnerable communities as a result of unfair marketing practices.
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Consumer group urges FDA and CDC to remain vigilant in enforcing hand sanitizer standards

April 27, 2021
While local and small businesses stepping up to produce products for their communities is admirable, hastily manufactured hand sanitizer operations have resulted in lower efficacy rates, with even some reports of products being made with dangerous ingredients.
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NCL supports permanently lifting restrictions on access to mifepristone

April 26, 2021
Patients are now able obtain a safe and effective abortion pill through a telemedicine consult, without risking exposure to COVID-19 with an in-person visit.
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Giving a voice to women facing preterm birth

April 26, 2021
The new Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance brings together a coalition of 15 patient advocacy organizations who share concerns about the grave state of preterm birth in the United States and its disproportionate impact on Black, Indigenous, and women of color.
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NCL testimony at CDC emergency meeting on J&J vaccine safety

April 23, 2021
NCL testified before the emergency meeting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to discuss updates on the recommendations to pause the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.
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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

April 20, 2021
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.
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Antimicrobial Resistance is a major looming threat to global health systems

April 16, 2021
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that threats to our health care system can change lives...
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NCL statement on pause on J&J vaccine distribution

April 14, 2021
The decision for a momentary pause in distribution for the vaccine was enacted out of “an abundance of caution” on part of the CDC and FDA, following reports of 6 severe cases of a rare form of blood clots observed in young women, ranging from ages 18 to 48, roughly one to three weeks after receiving the shot.
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Recognizing 2021 Black Maternal Health Week

April 12, 2021
"In order to address the maternal mortality crisis in this country, we need to recognize the link between structural racism and the social determinants of health that contribute to the disproportionately high rate of maternal mortality among Black women."
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PBMs profit while consumers foot the bill. Policymakers must act

April 5, 2021
When we go to the pharmacy for our medications, we expect a fair price. However, there’s growing evidence that pharmacy benefit managers — or PBMs — have been impeding the savings that should be going to consumers.
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Expanded Medicaid coverage for postpartum care

March 29, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has enlightened us to how the social determinants of health adversely impact maternal...
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Consumers face an unfair disadvantage at the pharmacy counter

March 24, 2021
A variety of factors drive drug costs, some of which are obvious: the cost of research and development, distributing the product, the pharmacies’ profits – but there is one far less known cause of price increases: PBMs, short for pharmacy benefit managers.
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National Consumers League applauds House passage of American Rescue Plan

March 10, 2021
"It’s a great relief that passage of the bill comes ahead of a Sunday deadline, when a federal boost to unemployment benefits was set to expire."
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La tercera vacuna trae esperanza

March 5, 2021
Gracias a la autorización de la nueva vacuna, presidente Biden afirma que para el fin de mayo habrá vacunas para todos los adultos en EEUU.
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Getting more vaccines in arms: Trust and efficiencies

March 2, 2021
Guest blog by Farah Towfic, PharmD, MBA, director of the…
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NCL encourages HHS nominee Becerra to continue efforts to help lower consumer out-of-pocket costs at the pharmacy counter

March 1, 2021
"Everyone in the health care system needs to work to reduce costs for consumers, who are burdened by high costs across the board."
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Vaccine recommendations for those who recovered from COVID-19

March 1, 2021
Current CDC guidance states that even if you’ve recovered from COVID-19, you should get vaccinated.
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NCL testimony before FDA on Janssen Biotech COVID-19 vaccine

March 1, 2021
The new single-shot vaccine has the potential to increase access for hard-to-reach communities, bringing us closer to herd immunity.
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NCL testimony before CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices highlights Hep. B vaccine disparities

February 24, 2021
NCL is concerned that the updated guidance for those over 60 years of age with diabetes will not address the health disparities that persist.
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Preventing the spread of COVID-19: Testing & genetic sequencing efforts in response to emerging variants

February 23, 2021
With growing concerns regarding the impact of emerging COVID-19 variants, testing and genetic sequencing are critical components of broader return-to-work, return-to-school, and public health surveillance efforts.
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Addressing health inequity: A critical step towards a successful national vaccine rollout strategy

February 22, 2021
COVID-19 has exposed the fact that conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age threaten to impede access to the vaccine.
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NCL applauds White House efforts to expand vaccine rollout

February 22, 2021
The Biden Administration has unveiled plans to mobilize federally-organized distribution channels to ensure Americans get as many shots in arms as possible.
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NCL supports the Black Maternal Health Momnibus

February 16, 2021
The Momnibus includes 12 bills intended to comprehensively address the maternal health crisis that disproportionately impacts Black, Indigenous, and women of color in this country.
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What the new COVID-19 variants mean for consumers

February 12, 2021
While the variants all differ slightly in their function, they all possess a specific mutation called D614G — a shared trait that allows these new strains to spread more quickly than the predominant virus.
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NCL: Biden pandemic plan is a welcome step towards an equitable COVID-19 response

February 10, 2021
"Our nation’s leaders can no longer turn a blind eye to the consequences of racial inequality on the health and economic status of people of color."
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No PPP for anti-vaxxers! Ten advocacy groups tell SBA to claw back $850,000 in PPP Funding to anti-vaxxers

February 5, 2021
“It is unfathomable and utterly counterproductive that taxpayer money was awarded to anti-vaccine groups during this national public health crisis."
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Consumer groups back FDA on NDI draft guidance

February 3, 2021
While the Biden Administration reviews late-hour regulations enacted by the Trump Administration, one important FDA guidance related to CBD deserves further consideration.
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National Consumers League calls on Administration to swiftly address PBMs’ role in diving up drug costs

February 2, 2021
Rosenworcel is the second woman to lead the agency in its 86-year history.
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Script Your Future launches tenth annual student competition for innovations in medication adherence

February 2, 2021
This year's Team Challenge features new categories: technology innovation and vaccine adherence.
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Mask up! New Executive Order mandating mask-wearing a welcome development

January 26, 2021
Over the course of the pandemic, mask-wearing has unfortunately morphed into a highly polarizing political issue. But the President's new EO makes it very clear.
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Welcoming FDA’s call for better science, more research on CBD

January 24, 2021
In 2019, in response to the growing retail market of untested,…
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Letter to Congress: NCL calls for confirmation of Becerra as Health Secretary

January 24, 2021
NCL is calling on the Senate to act expeditiously to confirm the appointment of CA AG Xavier Becerra to serve as HHS Secretary.
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COVID vaccine: Credit where credit is due

January 19, 2021
There’s light at the end of the tunnel because, in record time, America’s pharmaceutical companies have successfully developed safe and highly effective vaccines.
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Ensuring completion of series for the COVID-19 vaccine

January 7, 2021
Most people would agree that coronavirus has worn our country down, and experts have a new fear: that "caution fatigue" is causing a spike in cases.
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National Consumers League applauds Congress for surprise billing protections for consumers

December 23, 2020
NCL is deeply disappointed at the Department of Transportation’s decision late Friday to finalize its Rule on Defining Unfair or Deceptive Practices.
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2021 rings in new health care protections for consumers

December 23, 2020
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NCL testified before CDC committee on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations

December 22, 2020
NCL is deeply disappointed at the Department of Transportation’s decision late Friday to finalize its Rule on Defining Unfair or Deceptive Practices.
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NCL statement on White House pressure to approve COVID-19 vaccine

December 11, 2020
NCL is deeply disappointed at the Department of Transportation’s decision late Friday to finalize its Rule on Defining Unfair or Deceptive Practices.
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NCL testified before FDA committee meeting on Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

December 11, 2020
NCL is deeply disappointed at the Department of Transportation’s decision late Friday to finalize its Rule on Defining Unfair or Deceptive Practices.
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Throwing COVID-19-related cautions to the wind

December 7, 2020
Most people would agree that coronavirus has worn our country down, and experts have a new fear: that "caution fatigue" is causing a spike in cases.
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NCL statement on vaccine for COVID-19

November 12, 2020
NCL welcomes the very hopeful news that a coronavirus vaccine with a reported efficacy rate of 90 percent may be approved and rolled out in the next few months.
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For patients’ safety, it’s time Congress updated rules governing the $10 billion contact lens industry

November 10, 2020
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Low-income essential workers lack adequate COVID-19 testing

November 9, 2020
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What you should know about the Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment

October 30, 2020
From November 1, 2020 to December 15, 2020, consumers will be able to enroll in health coverage through the health insurance marketplace, Healthcare.gov.
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CMS Proposed Rule Ignores Data & Bipartisan Support for the Value of Copay Assistance Programs

October 26, 2020
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National Consumers League Expresses Concern Over Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation

October 23, 2020
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NCL testified before FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee

October 23, 2020
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Equitable allocation of a COVID-19 vaccine

October 22, 2020
Implementing a vaccine program of this magnitude is contingent upon precise coordination that traverses federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.
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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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COVID-19 increasing health concerns about obesity

October 15, 2020
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The FDA must create a win-win path leading to new data on 17P and protect access for pregnant mothers

October 14, 2020
You may never have heard of hydroxyprogesterone caproate or “17P”—it’s a mouthful, but the role it has played in the lives of thousands of pregnant mothers and babies is easy to understand.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Focus on the importance of participating in research through clinical trials

October 14, 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month: Focus on the importance of participating…
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Our work to preserve America’s treatment option to fight premature birth

October 14, 2020
You may never have heard of hydroxyprogesterone caproate or “17P”—it’s a mouthful, but the role it has played in the lives of thousands of pregnant mothers and babies is easy to understand.
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National Consumers League statement urging FDA to make patient-centered decision on only available treatment option for pregnant mothers at risk for recurrent preterm birth

October 7, 2020
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NCL concerned Congress seeks to approve unreviewed CDB products

September 17, 2020
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Mail-in and absentee voting during COVID-19

September 10, 2020
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FDA Emergency Use Authorizations and public trust for COVID-19 treatments

September 4, 2020
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Compromised access to the USPS could result in worsened health outcomes

August 24, 2020
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Be wary of bad hand sanitizers

August 21, 2020
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‘Should I stay or should I go?’ How the pandemic has affected higher education

August 13, 2020
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Understand the opioid epidemic and protect yourselves and loved ones

August 7, 2020
Knowing the rights, risks and responsibilities of prescription…
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Consumers for Safe CBD is working to protect, educate Americans

August 7, 2020
As America’s premier consumer advocacy organization, with a…
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Reopening the economy prematurely has dire consequences for states

August 6, 2020
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Farmworkers and COVID: ‘A ticking time bomb’

August 5, 2020
It’s been referred to as a “ticking time bomb,” the coronavirus…
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Meet the winners of this year’s Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge

July 31, 2020
The 2020 Medication Adherence Team Challenge is part of the national…
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Advocating for emergency air transport coverage

July 31, 2020
This spring, NCL sent a letter to the CEOs of Cigna, Aetna, and…
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At-home vision assessments no replacement for in-office visits

July 31, 2020
With COVID-19 keeping many of us at home, companies claiming…
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Sorting through bogus health claims

July 31, 2020
Across the United States, people are rising to the historic health…
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The overlooked epidemic: COVID-19 and its relationship to opioids

July 24, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic isn’t the only major public health…
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NCL leads advocates in urging FDA to protect patient access to critical therapy for preterm birth

June 30, 2020
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The impact of COVID-19 on child labor

June 30, 2020
Combatting child labor during a global pandemic is a staggering…
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NCL statement condemning threats to public health officials

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020 Media contact: National Consumers League…
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Vaccine hesitancy and the unique challenge of COVID-19

June 23, 2020
By NCL Health Policy intern Talia Zitner Around the globe, researchers…
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Top of mind: HHS’s reversal of Obama-era transgender nondiscrimination healthcare protections

June 16, 2020
By Nissa Shaffi, NCL Associate Director of Health Policy On…
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Keeping meatpacking workers safe in the age of COVID-19: A view from the front lines

June 10, 2020
By Nailah John, Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition…
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Observing World Food Safety Day: Food safety, foodborne illnesses, and the pandemic.

June 4, 2020
By Nailah John, Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition…
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The National Consumers League supports expanded COBRA coverage

May 28, 2020
By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director In a perfect world,…
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A prescription for surviving COVID-19 nutritionally intact: eat well, get sunshine

May 28, 2020
By Nailah John, Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition Fellow Overeating…
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Alcohol consumption during COVID-19: What the consumer needs to know

May 27, 2020
By Nailah John, Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition Fellow While…
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NCL expresses concern about Trump Administration’s NBPP rule for 2021

May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020 Media contact: National Consumers League…
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NCL expresses concern about Trump Administration’s NBPP rule for 2021

May 26, 2020
Media contact: National Consumers League – Carol McKay, carolm@nclnet.org, (412) 945-3242 or Taun Sterling, tauns@nclnet.org, (202) 207-2832 Washington, DC—The National Consumers League (NCL), the nation’s pioneering consumer advocacy organization, expresses concern about the Trump Administration’s Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule for 2021.
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An old threat to public health is resurfacing amidst COVID-19 worries

May 21, 2020
By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director While all of us have…
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Top of mind: Full coverage should mean full coverage

May 18, 2020
By Nissa Shaffi, NCL Associate Director of Health Policy The…
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Grocery stores and safety measures needed to protect workers and customers during COVID-19

May 13, 2020
By Nailah John, Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition…
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National Consumers League statement of support for Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund

May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020 Contact: National Consumers League…
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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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More tips for staying healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond

May 5, 2020
By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director COVID has changed…
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NCL calls on insurers to cover air medical services during COVID-19 crisis

May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020 Contact: National Consumers League…
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NCL: Annual in-office eye exams help diagnose potential problems

May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020 Contact: National Consumers League…
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COVID-19 shows us the extraordinary importance of vaccines

May 1, 2020
By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director What a bittersweet…
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COVID-19, what could it cost you?

April 30, 2020
By Nissa Shaffi, NCL Associate Director of Health Policy As…
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How do we deal with the ‘ticking time bomb’ in agriculture?

April 28, 2020
Reid Maki is the director of child labor advocacy at…
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A few out-of-the-box consumer tips for staying safe from coronavirus

April 24, 2020
By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director At the National Consumers…
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Coronavirus and unsafe working conditions for poultry workers

April 24, 2020
By Nailah John, Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition Fellow In…
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Nation’s pioneering consumer-worker organization demands massive COVID-19 testing production, universal testing

April 23, 2020
April 23, 2020 Contact: National Consumers…
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Born too soon; the difference a day makes

April 21, 2020
Dr. Joia Adele Crear-Perry of the National Birth Equity Collaborative...
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Universal testing: What is the hold-up?

April 16, 2020
By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director During…
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Safe takeout options under coronavirus

April 14, 2020
By Nailah John, Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition Fellow The…
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Ten years later: ACA consistently proves to be America’s safety net, especially in times of crisis

March 30, 2020
By Nissa Shaffi, NCL Associate Director of Health Policy Ten…
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Fighting for crucial consumer, worker protections and fair outcomes in coronavirus environment

March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020: A message to our online community about how…
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Coronavirus and food safety: What you need to know

March 26, 2020
By Nailah John, Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition…
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Idaho Patient Act a model for other states for protecting consumers from medical debt

March 20, 2020
I spent a week last month in Boise with two members of the staff…
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Coronavirus: Keeping yourself and your family well-fed in a crisis

March 19, 2020
By Nailah John, Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition Fellow Social…
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NCL statement: Thank you, quarantine workers

March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020Media contact: National Consumers League – Carol…
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NCL applauds crackdown on sham coronavirus cures

March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020 Media contact: National Consumers League…
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COVID-19 is here and thriving, and ‘flattening the curve’ is the only way forward

March 16, 2020
Like most Americans, you probably feel besieged by the…
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NCL commends House passage of anti-tobacco bill

March 3, 2020
March 3, 2020Media contact: National Consumers League – Carol…
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Understanding the rapidly emerging disease, Coronavirus

February 27, 2020
On January 30, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated…
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New study says Chipotle management presses workers to work sick and skip food safety practices, creating health risks for consumers

February 6, 2020
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New National Consumers League podcast We Can Do This! explores current, historic socioeconomic reform in America

January 16, 2020
January 16, 2020Media contact: National Consumers League –…
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Measles, it ain’t over until it’s over

December 21, 2019
Dr. Linda Fu, general pediatrician at Children’s National Health System ....
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NCL urges caution following HHS drug importation announcement

December 20, 2019
December 20, 2019 Media contact: National Consumers…
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Capitol Hill briefing alerts lawmakers to public health ramifications of CBD proliferation

December 18, 2019
Lawmakers need to be aware of the threats to public health…
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Letter to Congress: NCL calls for safe CBD

December 10, 2019
December 10, 2019Dear Member of Congress, For more than 120 years,…
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NCL announces new action center to help patients steer clear of deadly counterfeit drug websites

December 5, 2019
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NCL statement on nomination of Hahn to head FDA

December 3, 2019
December 3, 2019Media contact: National Consumers League –…
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National Consumers League statement on FDA action regarding CBD

November 29, 2019
November 29, 2019Leading consumer advocate urges ‘buyer beware’…
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Consumer groups call for FDA oversight of rapidly growing CBD market

November 19, 2019
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CBD is not the cure for whatever ails you

November 1, 2019
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve surely seen…
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Why won’t New York’s governor Cuomo ban a nasty pesticide that harms children?

October 18, 2019
Reid Maki is the director of child labor advocacy at the National…
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AAOA and National Consumers League Raise Awareness About Prescription Opioid Abuse Safety

October 16, 2019
October 16, 2019Media contact: press@againstopioidabuse.org or…
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Calling an end to the health and humanitarian crisis at the border

August 9, 2019
Florence Kelley, first general secretary of the National Consumers…
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No more surprises: Congress and patients alike sick of surprise billing

August 9, 2019
By NCL Health Policy intern Alexa Beeson This July,…
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NCL continues to advocate for breastfeeding mothers

August 2, 2019
By NCL Health Policy intern Alexa Beeson This July,…
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NCL statement on White House pathway for drug importation

August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019 Media contact: National Consumers League…
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Oral argument for ACA case will determine the fate of millions

July 9, 2019
On Tuesday, July 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th…
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FDA acts to protect women’s health

July 1, 2019
Last April, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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NCL statement on ACIP pneumococcal vaccine recommendation decision

June 27, 2019
June 26, 2019Media contact: National Consumers League – Carol…
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National Consumers League to testify at CDC ACIP in support of pneumococcal and other vaccines

June 25, 2019
June 25, 2019Media contact: National Consumers League – Carol…
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Imposters, information theft, and internet scams: the dangers of unregulated online pharmacies – National Consumers League

July 20, 2018
By NCL Food Policy and LifeSmarts Caleigh Bartash With technology…
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Regulations Can Save Lives, Like Ted’s – National Consumers League

July 10, 2018
Written by National Consumers League Intern Sarah Aillon The…
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National Consumers League statement on US opposition to breastfeeding at World Health Assembly – National Consumers League

July 9, 2018
July 9, 2018Media contact: National Consumers League – Carol…
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Endometriosis: In need of attention! – National Consumers League

July 6, 2018
Zoe Pharo is a rising sophomore at Carleton College in Northfield,…
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Vaccine-averse ‘Hotspots’: A danger to all – National Consumers League

June 27, 2018
By Melissa Cuddington, NCL public policy intern Think…
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December 18, 2024: The National Consumers League (NCL) recently published a new issue brief focused on hospital’s medical debt practices. With over 100 million Americans grappling with medical debt, and 1 in 7 of them reporting to KFF Health News that they’ve been denied care, it is prudent to evaluate these anti-consumer hospital policies.
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Science should drive obesity care

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December 6, 2024: Today, over 100 million Americans, or 40.3 percent of adults, are living with obesity. This makes obesity the nation’s most widespread chronic condition, impacting many more people than diabetes, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, chronic lung disease, and chronic kidney disease.
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December 4, 2024: The post-election lame duck session of Congress could be one of the most influential for consumers – if our elected officials are willing to act.
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Millions would benefit as Biden Administration expands coverage for anti-obesity medications under Medicare and Medicaid

November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) applauds the action by President Joe Biden to allow millions of Americans on Medicare and Medicaid to have coverage for new and very effective anti-obesity medicines (AOMs), thereby removing one of the biggest obstacles impeding access to quality obesity care in the country.
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Sally Greenberg: Fluoridated water is essential for public health, not a danger

November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024: Washington, DC— In response to recent media coverage about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo campaigning against water fluoridation, Sally Greenberg, CEO of the National Consumers League (NCL), issued the following statement: “Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements on fluoride could jeopardize a proven public health measure. Consumers are best served by reliable, evidence-based health information, not alarmist misinformation.”
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April 22, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is raising serious concerns about the Trump administration’s proposal to cut the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget by more than 30%. This drastic move would gut essential public health protections, weaken food safety, and threaten scientific progress.

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NCL sounds alarm over measles outbreak, calls for stronger immunization leadership

March 13, 2025/in Featured Home - Your Health, Press releases, health Press Releases, Statements /by Lisa McDonald

March 13, 2025: Washington, DC — As of this week, there are a total of 223 cases of measles in western Texas, and it is spreading to neighboring counties in New Mexico and Oklahoma. Yet, recently confirmed Secretary of U.S. Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy is not actively pushing for Americans to get immunized. The National Consumers League (NCL) stands firmly on the side of science and evidence-based medicine.  In February, we expressed concern over his appointment, and now we are witnessing the significant risk to Americans’ health and well-being we previously stated. 

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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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