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
Thank you NBC News for covering the drug shortage crisis, highlighting Michael Thompson, one of our Shortage Warriors, and showcasing how one issue in our brittle supply chain can cause a ripple effect impacting patients nationwide.
