In this podcast, Chair of the ASH Committee on Practice Dr. Joseph Alvarnas and Chair of the ASH Committee on Government Affairs Dr. Alan Rosmarin, update ASH members on key policy topics affecting hematologists. They discuss the current political climate and its effects on issues impacting the field of hematology, including research funding, drug access and pricing issues, and efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Drs. Rosmarin and Alvarnas provide information about ASH programs and resources hematologists, whether clinicians or researchers, can use to advocate for issues of importance to them and their patients.

To learn about ASH's advocacy efforts and how you can get involved, visit www.hematology.org/advocacy. For more information about the ASH Congressional Fellowship Program and the ASH Advocacy Leadership Institute, visit the ASH website.

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