Congress Takes Action on Critical Alzheimer’s Legislation to Ensure Addressing Alzheimer’s Remains a National Priority and Continue Momentum on Research Funding
Washington, D.C., May 16, 2022 — Today, the Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) are proud to support the introduction of two bipartisan bills — the NAPA Reauthorization...
Congress Agrees on $289 Million Alzheimer’s Research Funding Increase and Robust Investment in Alzheimer’s Public Health Infrastructure
Washington, D.C., March 9, 2022 — Congressional leaders have announced a $289 million increase for Alzheimer's and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for fiscal year...
Alzheimer’s Association Statement on CMS Draft Decision
The following can be attributed to Harry Johns, Alzheimer's Association CEO: CHICAGO, January 11, 2022 — Today's draft decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is shocking...
Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Statement on the Death of Former Congressman Dennis Moore
Washington, D.C., November 3, 2021 - The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) were saddened to learn of the passing of former Rep. Dennis Moore. For more than a decade Rep...
Dr. Joanne Pike Named to National Alzheimer's Project Act Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 20, 2021 - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the appointment of Joanne Pike, Dr.PH, to the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) Advisory...
Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Impact Movement Express Gratitude for Director Collins' NIH Leadership
Chicago, October 6, 2021 - The Alzheimer's Association and Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) are immensely grateful for Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., who announced his decision to step down as...
National Institutes of Health Releases FY23 Professional Judgement Budget for Alzheimer's and Dementia Research Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 19, 2021 - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today released their annual professional judgement budget for Alzheimer's and dementia research, requesting an additional $226...
Critical Funding to Help End Alzheimer's Advances in the House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 14, 2021 - The House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations subcommittee has proposed a $200 million increase in...
The Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act Introduced in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 11, 2021 - The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) are proud to support the bipartisan Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinical Trials (ENACT...
Bipartisan Legislation to Create a Path to Better Dementia Care Introduced
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 14, 2021 - The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) are proud to support the bipartisan Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer's Act. Introduced by Sens...