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Policy Corner: September 30, 2022
This Week in Brief: Congress Works to Pass Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government; House Passes Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act; Democratic Leaders File Amicus Brief to Support Individuals’ Rights Regarding Federal Programs.
An Update on the BIAA Research Grants Programs
Recipients of BIAA's research grants are seeking cures for chronic brain injury. Get an update on the researchers' progress in this article from our recent issue of THE Challenge!.
Policy Corner: September 16, 2022
This Week in Brief: House Passes Bill to Improve Access to Care for Seniors; Lawmaker Introduces Resolution for National Brain Health Day; VA Announces It will Extend Eligibility for Certain Veterans and Their Family Caregivers; BIAA Supports CMS’ Proposed Rule on Dental Surgical Services Provided in Hospital Settings.
CBIST Spotlight: Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga
Dr. Dillahunt-Aspillaga received her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Florida. She is employed as a tenured Professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences at the University of South Florida, Tampa
Policy Corner: August 5, 2022
This Week in Brief: Senate Passes TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Bill; Senate Passes PACT Act; Lawmaker and Staff Are Killed in Car Crash; Congress Adjourns for August Recess.
Policy Corner: July 22, 2022
This Week in Brief: House Passes Six FY 2023 Spending Bills; House Committee Advances the Long COVID-19 Cognitive Research Act; DOT Releases Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights Act.
Policy Corner: June 17, 2022
This Week in Brief: BIAA Advocates for ABLE Age Adjustment Act; House Appropriators Begin Markups on Federal Spending Bills for Governmental Programs; CMS Extends Time for States to Spend Medicaid HCBS Funding Provided by the ARP.
Brain Injury in the News | June 15, 2022
Brain injury appears in the news every day in the top headlines. Learn how brain injury touches on all aspects of life. June 15, 2022
Policy Corner: June 10, 2022
This Week in Brief: House Passes Gun Safety Legislation; Senators Ask GAO to Study Problems with Individuals with Disabilities Accessing Health Care; Senator Calls for VA to Suspend Reassessment for Family Caregiver Program; Senator Casey Urges VA to Make the VA Website Accessible.
BIAA Awards Program
BIAA recognizes brain injury clinicians and researchers through the Sheldon Berrol M.D. Clinical Service and William Fields Caveness Awards.
Policy Corner: May 20, 2022
This Week in Brief: House Passes the TBI/PTSD First Responder Training Bill; House Passes Reauthorization of WIOA, Including Vocational Rehabilitation Programs; House Committee Advances Cognitive Research Act; House Energy and Commerce Committee Marks Up Six Health Bills; Senator Introduces Bill to Create Parity in Evaluation Process of Veterans Living with Brain Injury
Policy Corner: April 8, 2022
This Week in Brief: Senate Confirms New SCOTUS Justice; White House Issues Plan to Address Long COVID; Congress Adjourns for Spring Break