Rare Disease Advocacy in Alabama
Rare disease advocacy in Alabama is critical to improving access to diagnostics, treatment, and coordinated care. Because key healthcare decisions are made at the state level, strong local advocacy helps ensure better coverage, resources, and outcomes for the rare disease community across Alabama.
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State Organization
Alabama Rare
Contact: Brooke Thomas, Director of Development and Programs
Email: brooke@alabamarare.org
U.S. Congress Scorecard
See how Alabama’s Members of Congress are supporting the rare disease community with this Legislative Scorecard.
RARE Disease Advisory Council
An Advisory Council was established in 2017.
See more information on established rare disease advisory councils.
Rare Disease Caucus
Current Bipartisan Rare Disease State Legislative Caucuses.
Don’t see your state? If you would like to be part of the process to start a rare disease state caucus, please reach out at advocacy@rareadvocates.org.
Newborn Screening in Alabama
Newborn screening programs vary widely by state, leading to disparate health outcomes. While some states screen for thirty diseases, other states screen for over sixty.
RARE Young Adults
RARE Young Adults brings together motivated members of the rare disease community, ages 16–30, to build confidence, strengthen advocacy skills, and create meaningful impact in public policy.
Alabama’s Advocacy Resources
Insurance Commissioner
- Mark Fowler
Insdept@insurance.alabama.gov
Department of Insurance
Board of Pharmacy Executive Director
- Casey Shaw
cshaw@albop.com
Health and Human Services
Department of State Health Services
State Legislature Calendar
State Legislature Calendar
State Legislature Website
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Drug Utilization Board or P&T Committee
- DUR Board Website
- Meeting Schedule: Meets quarterly (check website for schedule of meetings).
- Contact: Medicaid Governmental Affairs, 1-334-353-5122
- Established DUR Boards and P&T Committees
