Federal Initiatives

The Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) works on a wide range of policy initiatives in order to achieve better governmental policies for the treatment and prevention of Parkinson’s disease and an improved quality of life for those living with the disease.  

Current Key Initiatives:

Making the Cures Acceleration Network a Reality
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law and established a Cures Acceleration Network (CAN) at the National Institutes of Health.  CAN seeks to speed up the development of new drugs and therapies for people living with diseases, like Parkinson’s. Learn more.

Developing a National Parkinson’s Disease Registry
The Parkinson’s community does not have accurate information on how many American’s have Parkinson’s disease.  In 2009, legislation was introduced in Congress that would establish a national Parkinson’s disease registry, which will determine incidence and prevalence of the disease.  Learn more. 

Securing Funding for Parkinson’s Research at the Defense Department
Every year the Parkinson’s community secures funding for innovative Parkinson’s research at the Department of Defense.  PAN advocates are currently working to secure $55 million for the only Parkinson’s-specific grant program in the federal government. Learn more.

You can help make a difference on the policies that impact people living with Parkinson’s disease by raising your voice in support!  By raising your voice, we can breakdown barriers to securing better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s, secure additional funding for Parkinson’s research, and ensure that government programs benefit those living with Parkinson’s.  Take action today.