July 5, 2017. In conclusion, we strongly support the USPSTF’s ongoing effort to provide screening recommendations based on current, quality scientific studies. We hope the review will cover differences in clinical practice and the diversity of populations to help the USPSTF make meaningful recommendations for syphilis screening in pregnant women.
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NCHR Comments on NTP’s Crumb Rubber Research Program Update
June 29, 2017. The safety of playground and playing field materials is an important issue for children, families, athletes, and all individuals engaging in leisure and professional activities on these surfaces. We commend the NTP for providing an open discussion on their study of crumb rubber. This represents a positive effort to help ensure that this widely-used material is safe for children and athletes. Thorough and transparent research with clearly communicated data will advance evidence that will be accepted by the scientific community and used effectively by policy makers and the public. Meanwhile, NTP should be transparent about evidence indicating safety concerns.
Read More »NCHR Statement in Response to CBO Score for Senate Health bill
June 26, 2017. This is no joke. The Congressional Budget Office’s report only makes it clearer that the Senate health bill will not result in better health care for Americans.
Read More »NCHR Statement on the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017
June 25, 2017. The Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 will result in much worse, not better, health care for Americans.
Read More »NCHR Comment on the USPSTF’s Draft Recommendations for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Screening
June 22, 2017. We agree with the USPSTF’s assessment that there is inadequate evidence to support screening for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. However, we are concerned that the change of grade from a “D” to “I” will be interpreted as if there is now more evidence to support screening instead of less confidence in the data surrounding its use.
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