Advocacy/Health Policy

APHON is committed to ensuring that pediatric hematology/oncology nurses are provided with the latest information on pending legislative and regulatory issues and activities impacting the profession and patients. For more information, view our health policy agenda or contact us at info@aphon.org.

Legislative Action Center

The APHON Legislative Action Center provides federal and state legislative information about pediatric hematology/oncology patient care and nursing. Get involved by staying informed and taking action!

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Advocacy Correspondent

A quarterly offering from the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, the newsletter’s goal is to inform members about legislative and regulatory issues impacting the profession of pediatric hematology/oncology nursing and the patients we serve.

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Sign-On Letters

Sign-on letters are policy-oriented letters sent to Congress members, congressional committees, or federal agencies expressing the signatories’ viewpoint.

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July 24, 2023

Letter to Senator Merkley in Support of the Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2023

APHON has expressed support for the Nurse Corp Tax Parity Act of 2023, which would create parity in federal programs and support for current and future nurses who receive Nurse Corp funding.
View the supporting letter: Letter to Senator Merkley in Support of the Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2023
July 18, 2023

PREVENT HPV Cancers Act Letter of Support

APHON has expressed support for the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, which would provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus.
View the supporting letter: PREVENT HPV Cancers Act Letter of Support
July 18, 2023

Letter to Sponsors of the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care for Kids Act

As member of the Alliance for Childhood Cancer, APHON signed onto a letter in support of the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act, which would create an alternative opt-in pathway for providers in good standing to enroll in multiple state Medicaid programs, allowing them to provide essential, time-sensitive care to children with special health care needs.
View the supporting letter: Letter to Sponsors of the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care for Kids Act
June 28, 2023

United States Cadet Nurse Corp Service Recognition Act of 2023 Introduced

APHON signed onto a letter thanking Congressman Lawler and Senator Warren for introducing the United States Cadet Nurse Corp Service Recognition Act of 2023. This bill would recognize service as a member of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps between July 1, 1943, and December 31, 1948, as active-duty service, qualifying these individuals to certain benefits afforded to veterans.
View the supporting letter: United States Cadet Nurse Corp Service Recognition Act of 2023 Introduced
June 20, 2023

Letter to House Sponsors of the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act

APHON continued its support of the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act by signing onto a letter to the sponsors. This bill would eliminate barriers to the Medicare and Medicaid programs that prevent APRNs from practicing to the full extent of their training.
View the supporting letter: Letter to House Sponsors of the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act
June 17, 2023

APHON Sends Funding Letters to House and Senate for DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program

Through the Alliance for Childhood Cancer, APHON sent funding letters to House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense supporting the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP). The request includes an increase to $130 million for PRCRP and the continued inclusion of pediatric brain tumors and neuroblastoma as eligible topics of funding under the program.
View the supporting letter: APHON Sends Funding Letters to House and Senate for DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program
June 16, 2023

Letter Urging Passage of Bill to Prevent Workplace Violence for Health Care Workers

APHON, in conjunction with the Nursing Community Coalition, sent a letter urging passage of the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. Workplace violence is an issue of growing concern for the nursing workforce.
View the supporting letter: Letter Urging Passage of Bill to Prevent Workplace Violence for Health Care Workers
June 12, 2023

Letter to Sponsors of the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023

Along with 54 other organizations of the Nursing Community Coalition, APHON has expressed support to the House and Senate sponsors of the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023. This bill would offer an important step forward in gather additional data on the needs within the nursing workforce.
View the supporting letter: Letter to Sponsors of the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023
May 18, 2023

Letter to House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees to Support Research Funding for Palliative Care

APHON joined the Patient Quality of Life Coalition (PQLC) requesting support from House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies to prioritize a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy led by the National Institute of Aging in order to increase access to quality palliative care and appropriate, effective pain management.
View the supporting letter: Letter to House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees to Support Research Funding for Palliative Care
May 8, 2023

Letter to Congress Outlining Top Legislative Priorities During National Nurses Week

Along with 62 other member organizations of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC), APHON signed onto a letter urging Congress to take action on top appropriations and legislative priorities that impact nursing education, workforce, practice, and research. This letter coincided with the celebration of National Nurses Week 2023.
View the supporting letter: Letter to Congress Outlining Top Legislative Priorities During National Nurses Week

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Coalitions

Many times, the best way to make an impact with a broad audience is to partner with a coalition that can help advance our priority issues. APHON belongs to the following coalitions:

APHON is also an active member of the Nursing Community Coalition which is comprised of 63 national professional nursing associations.