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Federal Issues

Send a message to your elected officials in Congress about legislation that has the potential to improve the lives of stroke survivors, caregivers and their families or to support stroke prevention activities. Take action today on the following issues.

Healthcare Reform

Ask your elected officials to oppose repeal of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) that would negatively impact access to health insurance for millions of Americans and would dramatically reduce funding for the Medicaid program.

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Expand Access to Telemedicine

The FAST Act would expand access to telestroke care to all Americans on Medicare. Urge Congress to speed the diagnosis and treatment of stroke and support this bill today!

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Reduce Financial Burdens on Caregivers

Ask Congress to reduce financial burdens on caregivers by supporting the AGE Act!

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Support Prescription Synchronization

Tell Congress that you support research into ways to increase medication adherence, like prescription synchronization!

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Make Returning to Work Easier for Stroke Survivors

Over half of stroke survivors are able to return to work following their strokes. The Return to Work Awareness Act provides resources to make returning to work easier for stroke survivors. Ask your members of Congress to support this bill today!

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Expand Access to Telemedicine

The CONNECT for Health Act would expand access to telehealth - including telestroke care - to all Americans on Medicare. Urge Congress to speed the diagnosis and treatment of stroke and support this bill today!

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