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Policy Corner: September 15, 2023

This week in brief: Clock Ticks While Congress Fails to Agree on How to Fund Federal Government; Senator Introduces Bill to Expand Health Care Access to Every Child; CMS Proposes Rule for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Caregiver Assessment.

Public Policy and Advocacy Update

The federal government has been introducing legislation throughout 2023 to address various issues relating to brain injury.

BIAA Research Fund Grants Provide Foundation for Future Research

BIAA's research awards program helps to propel brain injury research. Recently, BIAA had the opportunity to check in with past award recipients.

Policy Corner: August 18, 2023

This week in brief: House Speaker Says Lawmakers May Pass a CR to Fund Federal Government; DOL Announces Funding to Help Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities to Transition to Work; Members of Congress Are Home for August Recess.

Policy Corner: August 4, 2023

This week in brief: Senators Introduce the Veterans Accessibility Act; Senators Support Legislation to Expand the Family Violence Prevention and Services Law; Congress Adjourns for August Recess.

Policy Corner: July 28, 2023

This week in brief: Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Funding Bill for Labor-HHS-Education; Senator Introduces New ABLE Legislation to Expand Access; Senators Send Letter to CMS on Nursing Home Inspection Delays; Administration Celebrates the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA; Congress Adjourns for August Recess.

Policy Corner: June 23, 2023

This week in brief: Senate Committees Host Panel Discussion on the 24th Anniversary of the “Olmstead” Decision; Senate Appropriations Committee Marks Up FY 2024 Spending Bills; HUD Seeks Public Comment on Section 504 Housing Rules for People with Disabilities.

Brain Health: The Heart of the Matter

Wellness approaches will improve heart, kidney, liver, gut, mental, brain and every other organ’s health.

Policy Corner: May 26, 2023

This week in brief: House and President Negotiate Debt Ceiling Bill; Senators Announce BENES 2.0 Act; Lawmakers Circulate Sign-on Letter to CMS for Regulatory Relief; CMS Releases Proposed Rulemaking for Medicaid and Managed Care; Ask Your Congressional Members to be Member of CBITF.

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Policy Corner: April 21, 2023

This week in brief: President Issues Executive Order on Supports for Individuals with Disabilities and Family Caregivers; GOP Leadership Releases Legislative Proposal; Senate Appropriations Committee Sets Written Public Testimony Due as May 18; ACL Solicits New State TBI Grant Application.