MT. LAUREL, N.J., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Transplantation (AST), an international organization of professionals dedicated to advancing the field of transplantation, recently released the society’s key position statements regarding public policy issues that will impact the field of transplantation. Because the field is advancing rapidly, AST is committed to ensuring the society’s positions on its most significant issues are accurate and timely. According to David Briscoe, MD, Chair of the AST Public Policy Committee, “AST is proactive in its approach to promoting transplantation medicine and science to regulatory agencies and all levels of government. The position statements will familiarize government officials and other interested individuals with current and emerging topics and are intended to assist in shaping public policy and developing legislation.”
Position Statements
The AST has updated and revised many of the topics within its portfolio of public policy “Position Statements & Key Messages.” These statements are used to further educate and inform targeted leaders and staff in Congress and the Administration regarding the field of solid organ transplantation. The society’s issue papers address many of the most commonly asked questions by federal decision-makers and include the following topics: access to transplantation, donor designation, future directions, immunosuppressive drug coverage, insurance coverage, Internet-based patient registries, living organ donation, organ allocation, organ donation, paired organ exchange, patient care, pediatrics, research/NIH funding, and stem cell. To review these positions in detail, visit the AST website at http://www.a-s-t.org.
About AST
The American Society of Transplantation (AST) was founded in 1982 and is an organization of more than 2,500 transplant professionals dedicated to improving patient care through the promotion of research, education, advocacy and organ donation. AST provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge, scientific information and expertise in the field of transplantation. AST’s Public Policy Committee is committed to maintaining a significant presence on Capitol Hill and meets with congressional leaders and political appointees to further garner support for the society’s key government relations priorities.
For more information visit http://www.a-s-t.org. CONTACT: Beth Drost (215) 884-6499
American Society of Transplantation
CONTACT: Beth Drost, +1-215-884-6499, for the American Society ofTransplantation
Web site: http://www.a-s-t.org/
