Coalition for Health Funding Correspondence



Current Sign On Letter Instructions Sign Up Here CHF Web Site	IT’S TIME TO MAKE PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING A NATIONAL PRIORITY March 25, 2009 Dear Member of Congress: Federal public health agencies and programs have never been more important as the nation struggles to overcome the devastating effects of the deepening recession. In recognition of the role public health programs and agencies have in providing safety net services, lowering health care costs, and providing skilled jobs in healthcare technology and biomedical and behavioral research, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) made an impressive down payment in selected areas. The undersigned organizations deeply appreciate the actions of Congress and the Administration in this regard. The FY 2010 budget provides an opportunity to address the ongoing needs and capacities of the entire public health service and ensure that growth in core agency missions is sustained and predictable as the recent Institute of Medicine report HHS in the 21st Century recommends. Many core activities of most of the public health agencies have been cut, flat-funded, or received smaller than inflation increases over the past four years and longer. Estimated losses total $6.8 billion, 13.5 percent, in purchasing power alone. If adequately supported, public health programs are in a position to help all Americans cope with worsening economic realities, while also providing a way forward to control health care costs by preventing disease, identifying the most effective treatments, discovering new therapies and cures, and protecting our food and drug supply. The undersigned organizations believe that an increase of $7.4 billion is needed in FY 2010 to accomplish the core missions and activities of the major federal public health agencies. These include: Biomedical and Behavioral Research: Maintaining a vigorous portfolio of investigator-initiated basic research and pivotal translational and clinical studies to address the myriad health challenges that confront the American people and to develop a stable pool of talented new investigators whose ideas and fresh perspectives are vital to invigorating the research enterprise. Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Improving community-based prevention and early intervention activities that address costly chronic diseases, infectious diseases, including those that are becoming increasingly drug-resistant, strengthening public health capacity and ensuring those with disabilities reach their highest potential in function and health. Access to Safety Net Health Care Services: Assuring access to basic and targeted health care services for the rapidly growing numbers of Americans who lack health insurance as recession-related unemployment increases. Health Professions Education: Assuring that there is a well-trained, diverse health and public health workforce to serve as the foundation for the nation’s health care system Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Assuring access to needed mental health and substance abuse services for hundreds of thousands who must wait months for care, including Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan; reducing the 15-20 year lag from bench to bedside of promising new treatments. Health Services Research: Building the evidence needed to ensure patients get the right care at the right time, every time; providing decision makers with information that will help control unsustainable costs. Health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives: Reversing current health disparities for this population that now suffers a life expectancy that is four years lower than the general population. Food and Drug Safety: Assuring the nation has a safe food supply and a safe and effective supply of drugs and medical devices. Our recommendation does not include, but rather is over and above, emergency funding requests. To respond to this letter, please contact Dr. Marcia Mabee, Executive Director, Coalition for Health Funding: mmabee@ix.netcom.com; Voice – 703-709-3001; FAX – 703-709-3003; 11479 Waterview, Suite 200; Reston, VA 20190. 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