AWHP works to advance its policy priorities by leading and supporting advocacy efforts and legislation that promote preventive health.
Latest AWHP-Led Efforts
Comment on Colorectal Cancer Blood-Based Screening Test
May 9, 2024 - FDA Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee
AWHP sent a letter in support of approval for a blood-based screening test for colorectal cancer.
Comment on Virginia State Budget Bill Language on Anti-Obesity Medications for Medicaid Beneficiaries
May 7, 2024 - Virginia House Appropriations Committee
AWHP sent a letter commenting on language in the Virginia budget bill that would change the requirement to access anti-obesity medications for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Supporting the Colorado Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act
May 6, 2024 - Colorado Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado General Assembly
AWHP sent a letter in support of the Colorado General Assembly’s Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act.
Latest Legislative Comments
Statement of Support for the Uterine Fibroids Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment (UFIGHT) Act
April 24, 2024
Statement of Endorsement for Resolution on Treating Obesity as a Disease Ahead of World Obesity Day
March 1, 2024
Letter of Thanks for Senate Introduction of Resolution Designating National Cholesterol Education Month and LDL-C Awareness Day
January 22, 2024
Sign-On and Stakeholder Letters
FY25 Funding for Antimicrobial Resistance Programs
May 14, 2024 - Infectious Diseases Society of America
Consensus Recommendations to White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research
May 3, 2024 - White House Initiative on Women's Health Research
Action to Achieve 90 Percent of Individuals Vaccinated Against HPV
April 11, 2024 - HPV Cancers Coalition