The End Drug Shortages Alliance (EDSA), co-founded by Angels for Change and Vizient, has grown to more than 100 members across the healthcare supply chain. The article highlights how this expanding organization is advancing transparency, data-sharing and coordinated action to strengthen access to essential medicines. Recent progress includes a pilot with children’s hospitals and distributors focused on improving visibility for critical pediatric oncology drugs. The alliance’s continued growth reflects a shared commitment to building a more resilient, patient-centered supply chain.
Angels for Change Statement Included in Congressional Hearing on Strengthening the U.S. Health Care Supply Chain
Last month, the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee held a critical hearing titled: “Made in America: Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing and Our Health Care Supply Chain.”
Angels for Change submitted a formal statement for the record—bringing the voice of the patient directly to policymakers.
New Legislation Takes Aim at Drug Shortages—Angels for Change Recognized in MAPS Act Launch
Angels for Change is officially recognized in the introduction of the bipartisan Mapping America’s Pharmaceutical Supply (MAPS) Act, a groundbreaking bill introduced by Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX). This legislation directly addresses vulnerabilities in the drug supply chain by requiring greater transparency, mapping critical drug components, and identifying potential risks before they impact patient care
Tampa, FL [March 16, 2023] Angels for Change is excited to announce Chief Change Maker, Laura Bray as the recipient of The Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2023-2024 Service Award! This accolade recognized Bray's dedication and contributions to the field of gynecologic oncology and her unwavering commitment to advancing patient care.
Angels for Change is proud to be a Member of the US Pharmacopeia Convention and part of their Drug Shortage Task Force. We support their call to action to solve drug shortages. Our work together is a movement for a total systemic shift in short and long-term solutions that will protect all patients in need of life-saving treatments.
TAMPA, Fla, February 1, 2024 - Laura Bray, founder and Chief Change Maker of patient advocacy group Angels for Change issued a statement on the new plan released by the Senate Finance Committee leadership on solutions for drug shortages
Last week, API Innovation Center released, "A Bold Goal: Reshoring 25% of Small Molecule API To The U.S. in 5 Years" white paper to the White House Office of Science and Technology. Angels for Change is proud to be a contributor on this important work and represent the patient perspective in solutions.
Read our latest Issue 7, Quarter 4, 2023 of The Changemaker Chronicle is out today! Our 4th quarter was filled with advocacy and awareness through interviews on NPR, Spotlight on America, STAT News and more, supporting patients, and trips to meet and collaborate with Change Makers from Coast to Coast.
Angels for Change announced the 2023 Change Maker of the Year Award at their 3rd Annual Champions for Change Gala on September 16th in Tampa, FL. The Change Maker of the Year award is given to an individual, a change agent, who has committed to and delivered significant change in the fight to ensure access to essential medicines for patients.
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