ASAP Act Offers Avenue to Unprecedented Hope for Alzheimer's
“Hope” was the theme of a morning breakfast briefing on Capitol Hill this week outlining a plan to get blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease into the hands of more patients. Until recently, a patient could not receive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis without an expensive scan or invasive procedure.
Last year, the FDA cleared two blood-based biomarker tests, or BBB, that require only a routine blood sample for use in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Bipartisan legislation called the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Actwould direct the Medicare program to cover the FDA-approved tests.
Statement: Ruling on Vaccine Schedule, ACIP Reinforces Science Over Politics
"...today’s ruling reinforces a fundamental principle: vaccine policy must be guided by science, transparency, and the rule of law—not politics."
This month, the Alliance issued a statement applauding a preliminary ruling that blocks changes to the immunization schedule.
The court also suspended the decision-making authority of the reconstituted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, finding that the Department of Health and Human Services departed from established procedures and likely violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones Against Pneumococcal Disease
As we age, protecting our health becomes essential to maintaining independence, staying active, and continuing to do the things we love. For adults ages 50 and older, pneumococcal disease can pose serious health risks, leading to infections such as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and meningitis that may result in hospitalization and lengthy recovery periods.
The good news is that as soon as you turn 50, you can protect yourself with a pneumococcal vaccine, which is covered by most public and private health plans. Talk to your healthcare provider about which vaccine is best for you.
This month, the Alliance's Public Policy Committee reaffirmed its commitment to equitable access to care, infectious disease prevention, and aging research.
Learn about the Alliance’s five key priorities and why they matter by reading the 2026 Policy Goals and Metrics outline.
