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Tobacco control advocates must demand high-quality media campaigns: the California experience. (1/154)
OBJECTIVE: To document efforts on the part of public officials in California to soften the media campaign's attack on the tobacco industry and to analyse strategies to counter those efforts on the part of tobacco control advocates. METHODS: Data were gathered from interviews with programme participants, direct observation, written materials, and media stories. In addition, internal documents were released by the state's Department of Health Services in response to requests made under the California Public Records Act by Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights. Finally, a draft of the paper was circulated to 11 key players for their comments. RESULTS: In 1988 california voters enacted Proposition 99, an initiative that raised the tobacco tax by $0.25 and allocated 20% of the revenues to anti-tobacco education. A media campaign, which was part of the education programme, directly attacked the tobacco industry, exposing the media campaign to politically based efforts to shut it down or soften it. Through use of outsider strategies such as advertising, press conferences, and public meetings, programme advocates were able to counter the efforts to soften the campaign. CONCLUSION: Anti-tobacco media campaigns that expose industry manipulation are a key component of an effective tobacco control programme. The effectiveness of these campaigns, however, makes them a target for elimination by the tobacco industry. The experience from California demonstrates the need for continuing, aggressive intervention by nongovernmental organisations in order to maintain the quality of anti-tobacco media campaigns. (+info)Regulating the private health care sector: the case of the Indian Consumer Protection Act. (2/154)
Private medical provision is an important constituent of health care delivery services in India. The quality of care provided by this sector is a critical issue. Professional organizations such as the Medical Council of India and local medical associations have remained ineffective in influencing the behaviour of private providers. The recent decision to bring private medical practice under the Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) 1986 is considered an important step towards regulating the private medical sector. This study surveyed the views of private providers on this legislation. They believe the COPRA will be effective in minimizing malpractice and negligent behaviour, but it does have adverse consequences such as an increase in fees charged by doctors, an increase in the prescription of medicines and diagnostics, an adverse impact on emergency care, etc. The medical associations have also argued that the introduction of COPRA is a step towards expensive, daunting and needless litigation. A number of other concerns have been raised by consumer forums which focus on the lack of standards for private practice, the uncertainty and risks of medicines, the effectiveness of the judiciary system, and the responsibility of proving negligence. How relevant are these concerns? Is the enactment of COPRA really appropriate to the medical sector? The paper argues that while this development is a welcome step, we need to comprehensively look into the various quality concerns. The effective implementation of COPRA presumes certain conditions, the most important being the availability of standards. Besides this, greater involvement of professional organizations is needed to ensure appropriate quality in private practice, since health and medical cases are very different from other goods and services. The paper discusses the results of a mailed survey and interview responses of 130 providers from the city of Ahmedabad, India. The questionnaire study was designed to assess the opinion of providers on various implications of the COPRA. We also analyze the data on cases filed with the Consumer Disputes and Redressal Commission in Gujarat since 1991. Four selected cases filed with the National Commission on Consumers Redressal are discussed in detail to illustrate various issues affecting the implementation of this Act. (+info)Nonprofit to for-profit conversions by hospitals, health insurers, and health plans. (3/154)
Conversion of hospitals, health insurers, and health plans from nonprofit to for-profit ownership has become a focus of national debate. The author examines why nonprofit ownership has been dominant in the US health system and assesses the strength of the argument that nonprofits provide community benefits that would be threatened by for-profit conversion. The author concludes that many of the specific community benefits offered by nonprofits, such as care for the poor, could be maintained or replaced by adequate funding of public programs and that quality and fairness in treatment can be better assured through clear standards of care and adequate monitoring systems. As health care becomes increasingly commercialized, the most difficult parts of nonprofits' historic mission to preserve are the community orientation, leadership role, and innovation that nonprofit hospitals and health plans have provided out of their commitment to a community beyond those to whom they sell services. (+info)Public advocacy and allocation of federal funds for biomedical research. (4/154)
Members of Congress and officials of the National Institutes of Health face heightened pressure from public advocacy groups seeking more funding for research on specific health conditions. In response, Congress and the Institute of Medicine have urged the NIH to create more opportunities for the public to participate in decision making on allocation of biomedical research resources. The ethical and policy implications of including advocates in the deliberations are explored, leading to the conclusion that public participation could contribute to more defensible decisions under three conditions: public participants are fairly selected and meaningful opinions are solicited; public participants look beyond their narrow constituencies to consider the health needs of the broader public; and NIH officials develop materials to assist participants with their deliberations. (+info)Reporting comparative results from hospital patient surveys. (5/154)
Externally-reported assessments of hospital quality are in increasing demand, as consumers, purchasers, providers, and public policy makers express growing interest in public disclosure of performance information. This article presents an analysis of a groundbreaking program in Massachusetts to measure and disseminate comparative quality information about patients' hospital experiences. The article emphasizes the reporting structure that was developed to address the project's dual goals of improving the quality of care delivered statewide while also advancing public accountability. Numerous trade-offs were encountered in developing reports that would satisfy a range of purchaser and provider constituencies. The final result was a reporting framework that emphasized preserving detail to ensure visibility for each participating hospital's strengths as well as its priority improvement areas. By avoiding oversimplification of the results, the measurement project helped to support a broad range of successful improvement activity statewide. (+info)Public disclosure of health care performance reports: comments and reflections from Sweden. (6/154)
In all countries quality improvement is a very important issue. At the same time the demands for information from consumers are increasing. By combining these two principles we can gain a great deal. In my opinion we will go both ways. Bad results, if publicly disclosed, are probably the strongest incentive to improve if they are reliable. Confidential performance feedback for self improvement is the way Sweden is heading at the moment. In the near future, I am sure, we will publish performance reports accompanied by analytic comments regarding quality indicators that are well defined and easy for consumers to evaluate. A pre-condition is that the medical profession must have time to get accustomed. Only experience will show how to devise the most effective means to improve quality and confidence in health care. We will follow the progress in the USA with great interest. (+info)Public disclosure of health care performance reports: a response from the UK. (7/154)
In the UK, the experience with public disclosure of health care performance data related to provider organizations is limited to a small set of administrative data known as the 'Patient's Charter' which has concentrated mainly on aspects of efficiency and which is currently being reviewed, and, most recently, to a set of reference costs by case type (known as Healthcare Resource Groups). Clinically oriented performance data has been published in Scotland since 1994 and will be published in England and Wales early in 1999. Knowledge about the impact and effect of such publication is limited, even in the USA, but there is some evidence that consumers and purchasers become gradually familiar with them and confident in their use. However, even with this scant knowledge, it would appear that the publication of data across the public services will continue to be a policy of the current UK Government for the foreseeable future. It would seem likely that this policy will have the tacit approval of the general population who have been educated to be somewhat wary of professional self-regulation. The greater public accountability that public disclosure of information brings, needs to be evaluated against the overall costs of the exercise, particularly within a publicly financed system, and against the disadvantages in public confidence and impact on the patient-doctor relationship that might occur if not managed appropriately. (+info)Lobbying and advocacy for the public's health: what are the limits for nonprofit organizations? (8/154)
Nonprofit organizations play an important role in advocating for the public's health in the United States. This article describes the rules under US law for lobbying by nonprofit organizations. The 2 most common kinds of non-profits working to improve the public's health are "public charities" and "social welfare organizations." Although social welfare organizations may engage in relatively unlimited lobbying, public charities may not engage in "substantial" lobbying. Lobbying is divided into 2 main categories. Direct lobbying refers to communications with law-makers that take a position on specific legislation, and grassroots lobbying includes attempts to persuade members of the general public to take action regarding legislation. Even public charities may engage in some direct lobbying and a smaller amount of grassroots lobbying. Much public health advocacy, however, is not lobbying, since there are several important exceptions to the lobbying rules. These exceptions include "non-partisan analysis, study, or research" and discussions of broad social problems. Lobbying with federal or earmarked foundation funds is generally prohibited. (+info)
Ray Story
"Ray Story of TVECA addresses factasia seminar , factasia - consumer advocacy". factasia.org. Retrieved 2017-03-22. "Injunction ... and consumers with education, communication, and research. He successfully defended the position of the e-cigarette as an ...
Communications Authority of Kenya
Consumer Protection & Advocacy iii). Public Education & Awareness iv). Standards & Type Approval v). Regulatory Affairs ... Protecting consumer rights within the communications environment. Managing competition within the sector to ensure a level ... vi). Monitoring, Inspection & Regional Coordination Market and Consumer Affairs Directorate Departments: i). Competition ... providing consumers with diverse, rich local content and investors the space to invest in the vibrant broadcasting industry. ...
Consumer activism
Jayasimha, K.R.; Billore, Aditya (2016). "I complain for your good? Re-examining consumer advocacy". Journal of Strategic ... Consumer activism includes both activism on behalf of consumers for consumer protection and activism by consumers themselves. ... Consumer activists may also be part of various consumer organizations or portray themselves as members of a larger consumer ... These organizations protect consumer rights by testing products and helping consumers make informed choices. The Consumers ...
Facebook
The consumer advocacy group, Which?, claims that individuals are still utilizing Facebook to set up fraudulent five-star ... Facebook also ended its active opposition to the California Consumer Privacy Act. Some, such as Meghan McCain have drawn an ... "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800-". Retrieved May 28, 2023. Hoffman, Claire (September 15, 2010). "The Battle For Facebook ... On July 24, 2019, the FTC fined Facebook $5 billion, the largest penalty ever imposed on a company for violating consumer ...
Video Professor
The legal action launched by the company was criticized by the consumer advocacy group, Public Citizen. As part of their action ... Public Citizen consumer advocacy group. Retrieved 2007-10-01. 12/27/2007 Press release, Public Citizen. Retrieved February 19, ... Top 10 consumer and business complaints in 2009 - KUSA-TV, 9NEWS.com, 2010 Al Lewis (2007-09-23). "Video Professor wants the ... Video Professor To Leverage "Strong Brand Equity" To Raise $10 Million "Consumer Complaints about Video Professor". ...
Surfing the Healthcare Tsunami
Clinician-Consumer Health Advocacy Information Network. Retrieved 28 January 2016. Aldrich, Joni James; Jerry, Christopher ( ... It challenges consumers, caregivers, and governance board members to act. News video footage of "The Miracle on the Hudson" ... Holliday, Regina (30 April 2012). "The Healthcare Tsunami". Regina Holliday's Medical Advocacy Blog. Regina Holliday. Retrieved ... 2015-10-16). Advocacy Heals U. Motivational Press. ISBN 9781508078012. Retrieved 5 May 2017. "Trust Your Caregiver... Not the ...
Center for Science in the Public Interest
... based non-profit watchdog and consumer advocacy group that advocates for safer and healthier foods. CSPI is a consumer advocacy ... "Impact of Menu Labeling on Consumer Behavior: A 2008-2012 Update". Healthy Eating Research. Archived from the original on July ... "Pulling the Curtains on Another CSPI Scare Campaign". Center for Consumer Freedom. March 4, 2011. Retrieved February 14, 2020. ... Kurtzweil, P. (July 1997). "Today's Special: Nutrition Information". FDA Consumer magazine (May-June 1997). Archived from the ...
Stephen Gilson
Gilson, S. F. (2007). Underground advocacy: emergence of the consumer voice. In Fauri D.; E. F. Netting, S. P. Wernet (Eds.). ...
Randall Boe
In October 2006, Boe became Executive Vice President for Consumer Advocacy at AOL and stepped down as General Counsel of the ... "Boe Named to Lead Consumer Advocacy Group". Archived from the original on September 1, 2007. (Articles with peacock terms from ...
Lori Swanson
NAF had been criticized by consumer advocacy groups, U.S. Senators, and Public Citizen for bias against consumers. Swanson ... "Attorney general honored for consumer advocacy work". Star Tribune. "Attorney General Swanson Receives "Pro Patria" Award". ... She also served as chair of the Consumer Advisory Council to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., in ... Consumers (Guess Who Wins)". Businessweek. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012. Hopkins, Jamie Smith (February 26, ...
Health Advocate
"Health advocacy: Strategic complement to consumer-directed Healthcare." Inside HR/NY September 2004 Leibowitz, M.D., F.A.A.P., ... The company offers a direct-to-consumer advocacy service, called Health Proponent to individuals who are not part of groups. ... is a US national health advocacy, patient advocacy and assistance company. The privately held company was founded in 2001 by ... "The Role of Health Advocacy in Disease Management." Disease Management Volume 8, Number 3 2005 Rosen, Martin. "Health Advocacy ...
General Aviation Revitalization Act
Public-interest / consumer advocacy groups, including Public Citizen. However, Rodengen quotes GAMA President Ed Stimpson as ... However, the public-interest advocacy group Public Citizen has cited testimony March 1997 by Cessna senior vice president John ... declines in consumer discretionary income; the changing demographics of income and wealth distribution, reducing the number of ... interest advocacy group) website. Aubert, Garth W. and Michael A. Hession, "Trends and Developments: The General Aviation ...
Electronics right to repair
"Fact Sheet: California SB 983 - Right to Repair". Advocacy. Consumer Reports. Retrieved 31 May 2022. "SB 983 - California ... consumer rights, contracts, e-waste, eco-design standards, software engineering and legislative advocacy. The Coalition filed ... The goal is to allow consumers to consider repair as a buying criteria before making a purchase. This has already resulted in ... The right to repair for electronics refers to the concept of allowing end users, consumers as well as businesses, to repair ...
Choice (Australian consumer organisation)
"Consumer Advocacy in Victoria - Research Paper No. 7" (PDF). Consumer Affairs Victoria. Victorian Government. March 2006. ... Consumers' Federation of Australia Consumer protection Brown, Jane; Marsden, Fiona (1996). A history of the Australian consumer ... "CHOICE (Australian Consumers' Association) - Consumers International". Consumers International. UK. 2017. Archived from the ... Most commonly known as CHOICE (all capitals), the Australian Consumers' Association is an Australian not for profit consumer ...
Gramps (software)
The Australian consumer advocacy group, CHOICE, has recommended Gramps. The program is extensible such that, in addition to ...
Consumer complaint
Consumer news and advocacy websites often accept and publish complaints. Publishing complaints on highly visible websites ... A consumer complaint or customer complaint is "an expression of dissatisfaction on a consumer's behalf to a responsible party ... If the grievance is not addressed in a way that satisfies the consumer, the consumer sometimes registers the complaint with a ... A definitive characteristic of a consumer complaint is to achieve a goal that the consumer views as needing improvement. ...
Access to Knowledge movement
"A global advocacy network for consumers in the digital age". A2Knetwork.org. Archived from the original on 2013-10-30. ... Consumer Project on Technology's A2K resources Consumers International's A2Knetwork.org Yale Information Society Project A2K ... Consumers International is particularly prominent, running a dedicated domain, and defines the movement as: the umbrella term ... These goals are of interest to a broad coalition of consumer groups, NGOs, activists, Internet users and others. For many of ...
Automobile products liability
Public Citizen, An extensive in-depth collection of advocacy for consumers. Much of its automobile defects collection voices ... Roof pillars may appear strong to the average consumer, but many of them are constructed only of sheet metal that is hollow on ... The Ford Pinto gas tank cases present another instance of saving money at the cost of serious injury to consumers. In Grimshaw ... "Car rollover 101". Consumer Reports. April 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2017. "Roof Crush Resistance". NHTSA. National Highway ...
Chris Ballard (politician)
He was also the Executive Director for a consumers advocacy group. He lives in Aurora with his wife Audrey where they raised ... He previously served as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Government and Consumer Services. In June 2016, he was ...
2018-2019 United States federal government shutdown
Consumer advocacy groups advised of food safety issues during the shutdown. Food safety attorney, Bill Marler, advocated ... Some economists believed that an extended shutdown would weaken consumer confidence and heighten the risk of pushing the U.S. ... FCC Chairman Ajit Pai canceled his trip to the Consumer Electronics Show. The FTC also suspended certain online operations. The ...
2020 Australia Day Honours
Jenni Mack - For significant service to business through consumer advocacy roles. Dr Robert David Macpherson - For significant ... Bettina Mary Arndt - For significant service to the community as a social commentator, and to gender equity through advocacy ... Helen Patricia Oxenham - For service to the community through social welfare initiatives and advocacy. Brenda Jean Rayner - For ... Colleen Georgette Pearce - For significant service to the community through public advocacy roles. Dr Peter Andreas Pedersen - ...
Extended-wear hearing aid
Hearing Loss Association of America Consumer-based self-advocacy group, information. Hard of Hearing Advocates Archived 2009-06 ...
Main Street Fairness Act
Some consumer advocacy groups believe such reporting requirements violates consumer privacy. By shifting the remittance duty of ... Under current state laws, consumers are generally responsible for paying the sales tax due on their online purchases. Due to ... sales tax from consumers to retailers, the Main Street Fairness Act would make it unnecessary for retailers to report customers ... problems with compliance, some states have considered laws which would compel online retailers to report consumers' purchases ...
Privacy laws of the United States
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, a consumer education and privacy rights advocacy organization. "Privacy", in the Stanford ... Attempts to improve consumer privacy protections in the U.S. in the wake of the 2017 Equifax data breach, which affected 145.5 ... "How To Comply with the Privacy of Consumer Financial Information Rule of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act". Federal Trade Commission ... "The New California Privacy Protection Agency and Its Impacts on Business and Consumers". JD Supra. Retrieved 2021-10-08. " ...
Shark
Advocacy group Shark Trust campaigns to limit shark fishing. Advocacy group Seafood Watch directs American consumers to not eat ...
José Luis Ramón
In 1994, Ramón co-founded Protectora, a consumer rights' advocacy group. Ahead of the 2017 legislative election, Ramón - ... a provincial party in Mendoza originally established as a consumer rights advocacy group. In the Chamber of Deputies, he sat in ...
Orlistat
Consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen opposed over-the-counter approval for orlistat. Alli became available in the U.S ... Over-the-counter approval was controversial in the United States, with consumer advocacy group Public Citizen repeatedly ... To minimize these effects, foods with high fat content should be avoided; the manufacturer advises consumers to follow a low- ... "increased pressure on pharmacists to provide orlistat to consumers...this in turn had the potential to result in inappropriate ...
Stuart Chase
In 1929 Chase co-founded Consumers' Research, a consumer protection advocacy organization. Chase was born in Somersworth, New ... were notable for their criticism of corporate advertising and their advocacy of consumer protection. ... Your Money's Worth: A study in the waste of the consumer's dollar (with Frederick J. Schlink). 1928 Soviet Russia in the Second ... Nixon, Richard (October 30, 1969). "Richard Nixon: Special Message to the Congress on Consumer Protection". presidency.ucsb.edu ...
Families USA
... is a nonprofit, nonpartisan consumer health advocacy and policy organization. Technology entrepreneur Philippe ... Families USA's advocacy in Washington, D.C., has influenced health care legislation and policy, including the Inflation ... Pear, Robert (1997-03-27). "Clinton Names Panel to Draft Health Consumer Bill of Rights". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. ... He was appointed by President Bill Clinton to be the sole consumer representative on the Presidential Advisory Commission on ...
Consumers' Federation of Australia
The Consumers' Federation of Australia (CFA) is Australia's umbrella consumer advocacy group. CFA has more than 30 ... CFA co-chairs an annual consumer advocacy sector stakeholder meeting with the Consumer Senior Officials Network, which consists ... CFA does not actively engage in significant consumer advocacy but rather supports and amplifies the advocacy of its member ... Consumers Federation of Australia, Canberra, 1996 In the Consumer Interest - A selected history of consumer affairs in ...
Advocacy group commends Senate vote on NLRB appointments - National Consumers League - National Consumers League
About the National Consumers League. The National Consumers League, founded in 1899, is Americas pioneer consumer organization ... Advocacy group commends Senate vote on NLRB appointments - National Consumers League. July 31, 2013. /in imported press ... WASHINGTON, DC, April 20, 2021 - Today, the National Consumers League (NCL), along with a coalition of patient advocacy ... 49Advocacy group commends Senate vote on NLRB appointments - National Consumers League. ...
DC Court of Appeals Abandons Article III Standing for Consumer Advocacy Groups | Washington Legal Foundation
The District of Columbia courts could become an unlikely consumer-protection lawsuit hot spot thanks to a recent ruling that ... The District of Columbias Consumer Protection Procedures Act. Like most consumer protection laws, the Consumer Protection ... for the purpose of promoting interests or rights of consumers"); (2) it must identify a "consumer or class of consumers" that ... DC Court of Appeals Abandons Article III Standing for Consumer Advocacy Groups. Legal Opinion Letters. Issues: ...
Canadian Privacy Law Blog: Consumer advocacy group releases report on PIPEDA
... the Public Interest Advocacy Centre released a fifty-five page report by John Lawford entitled Consumer Privacy Under PIPEDA: ... privacy advocacy (1) privacy engineering (1) privacy impact assessment (1) privacy policies (1) privacy statements (1) public ... Consumer Privacy Protection Act (2) Digital Charter Implementation Act (2) Health Canada (2) Newfoundland (2) PIPEDA reform (2) ...
Media release: Superannuation Consumer Centre recognises the importance of independent advocacy - Consumer Action Law Centre
... a consumer advocacy body to work in superannuation showed that the Government recognises the importance of independent advocacy ... Consumer Action said that the plan to establish ... A campaign-focused consumer advocacy organisation *. FREE DEBT ... The Consumer Action Law Centre said that the plan to establish a consumer advocacy body to work in superannuation showed that ... Ms Lowe said there were a number of reports which pointed to the benefits of consumer advocacy and that consumers should look ...
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STEP-IN consumer and advocacy groups workshop | STEP-IN
An online workshop specifically focusing on consumer and advocacy groups representatives working with vulnerable communities ... 15 persons representing consumer and advocacy groups but also academia and public authorities attended the workshop and ... STEP-IN Network of Interest Consumer and Advocacy Groups Workshop successfully concluded. by Balazs Kern , Mar 4, 2021 ... STEP-IN has successfully concluded its online workshop specifically focusing on consumer and advocacy groups working with ...
Consumer Action - consumer education, advocacy, financial literacy, and consumer protection
Many consumer laws vary by state-and in many cases state laws provide stronger consumer protections. Because Consumer Action is ... Consumer Rights FAQs. Our Consumer Rights FAQs (frequently asked questions) contain questions and answers about some common ... We recommend visiting the National Association of Consumer Advocates if you are seeking a consumer attorney. You can submit ... Search our Consumer Services Guide to find helpful resources in your area. Note: Use this information as a general guide only. ...
Consumer Action - consumer education, advocacy, financial literacy, and consumer protection
Specialty Consumer Reports Issue (Fall 2014) Consumer Action has compiled information for consumers about "specialty consumer ... Consumer Action INSIDER - March 2019 The March issue updates readers on the results of our survey on consumer preferences for ... Consumer Action compares the ever-evolving ways consumers can electronically fund, send and receive personal payments-often ... 2012 Fall Issue: Credit Card Comparison Site Survey Consumer Action looked at 54 sites to determine which ones offer the most ...
Membership - Backpacking Light
Thats not consumer advocacy - its deceitful at best and manipulative and untruthful at its worst. Dont get suckered into ... Thats why advocacy, expertise, and generosity are our core values, and why weve designed Backpacking Light Membership to ... As a Backpacking Light Member, youll become a disciplined consumer, an expert backpacker, and a generous community member.. ... Unfortunately, this is how the outdoor gear industry (and many other consumer product industries) work today. We understand ...
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How Do Consumer Advocacy Groups Help Protect Consumers? | Middle Class Dad
Many people are unaware of the power that consumer… ... ways to protect yourself when it comes to your daily consumer ... How Consumer Advocacy Groups Work to Protect Consumers Rights Consumer advocacy groups are organizations that aim to protect ... Challenges Facing Consumer Advocacy Groups in Protecting Consumers Consumer advocacy groups play an important role in ... Overview of Consumer Advocacy Groups and What They Do. Consumer advocacy groups aim to protect the rights and interests of ...
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by Consumers Association (U. K.).. Material type: Continuing resource; Format: print Publication details: London : Which? ... Public health advocacy : creating community change to improve health / David G. Altman ... [et al.] by Altman, David G , ... The consumers book of health : how to stretch your health care dollar / Jordan Braverman. by Braverman, Jordan. ... Public health advocacy and tobacco control : making smoking history / Simon Chapman. by Chapman, Simon. ...
Congress is pursuing a Medicare dental benefit: Here's what to know - CDA
Consumer advocacy organizations. The addition of a dental benefit is highly popular among seniors and advocacy organizations, ... We are the recognized leader for excellence in member services and advocacy promoting oral health and the profession of ... For several years, organized dentistry, patient advocacy organizations and other stakeholders have shared the concern that more ... including AARP, Families USA, Center for Medicare Advocacy, Justice in Aging, and the American Heart Association, and they are ...
Submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on the proposed Google/Fitbit merger | Privacy International
... the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) commenced an investigation into the proposed acquisitio ... Key advocacy points. *In November 2019, it was announced that Google wanted to acquire Fitbit, a company that produces fitness ... On 25 March 2020, PI made a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in relation to the proposed merger ... Second, the proposed acquisition is likely to have detrimental effects on consumers whose rights might be infringed by data ...
Citizens Action Coalition
Climate Change & Consumer Advocacy. CAC works diligently to reduce Indianas contribution to climate change in a way that does ... CAC is Indianas oldest and largest consumer and environmental advocacy organization. Since our inception in 1974, weve helped ... CAC is working to protect Hoosier consumers and fighting for a renewable energy future at the Indiana Statehouse ... citizen action directed to improving the quality of life of all inhabitants of the State of Indiana through principled advocacy ...
Consumer Action - Korean
Consumer education and advocacy since 1971 ... Consumer Action. 57 Post Street, Suite 611 San Francisco, CA ... All Consumer Action publications are available online, with most also available as a PDF download. Government agencies, ... This publication identifies some of the most prominent pandemic-related schemes consumers should be aware of, offers tips for ... The coronavirus pandemic gave con artists many new opportunities to cheat consumers. This publication highlights some of the ...
Helping consumers understand their rights and speak up about what they want and need | Independent Mental Health Advocacy
Kiras story shows the value of mental health consumers getting access to information about their rights, non legal advocacy ... Helping consumers understand their rights and speak up about what they want and need. ... Helping consumers understand their rights and speak up about what they want and need ... Then I saw the IMHA [Independent Mental Health Advocacy] pamphlet. Having information about IMHA available in hospital and how ...
Housing
Consumer education and advocacy since 1971 ... Consumer Action. 57 Post Street, Suite 611 San Francisco, CA ... Filed Under: Consumer Rights COVID-19 Pandemic Discrimination Housing Discrimination Tenant Rights on Jul 13, 2020 ... All Consumer Action publications are available online, with most also available as a PDF download. Government agencies, ...
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Consumer Story - Daria Dragicevic: Finding Community Through Research and Patient Advocacy, Peer Reviewed Medical Research...
Daria Dragicevic: Finding Community Through Research and Patient Advocacy. PRMRP Consumer Reviewer. ... The work of consumer reviewers like Daria is critical to the success of the PRMRP, enriching the scientific review with their ... Her efforts in advocacy and science led her to the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Peer Reviewed ... She then served as a consumer reviewer on PRMRPs peer review panel for dystonia, which was a PRMRP Topic Area in fiscal years ...
Digital Youth | Center For Digital Democracy
Consumer Action; Consumer Federation of America; Consumer Federation of California; Consumers Union, the advocacy division of ... Consumer Action, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Watchdog, Defending the Early Years, Electronic Privacy Information ... "I am pleased that this coalition of consumer and childrens advocacy groups are urging the FTC to scrutinize whether Google is ... Child Advocacy and Consumer Groups Tell FCC to Keep Key TV Safeguards for Children ...
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- P]ublic interest organizations bringing suit [for the purpose of promoting interests or rights of consumers are] free from any requirement to demonstrate their own Article III standing. (wlf.org)
- With that statement in Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Hormel Foods Corp . , 2021 WL 3921512 (D.C. Sept. 2, 2021), the D.C. Court of Appeals opened the courthouse doors to organizations using District of Columbia's consumer law to sue without alleging anyone experienced an actual injury. (wlf.org)
- Consumer advocacy groups are organizations that aim to protect the rights of the general public by influencing public opinion and government policies. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- In Brazil, there are local Consumer Protection Agencies (Procons) which are federal conciliatory organizations in each city where common citizens can file consumer-related complaints, including those regarding dental treatment. (bvsalud.org)
- This document is intended to assist policymakers, program planners, consumer advocacy organizations, and others tasked with designing and implementing public reporting systems for HAIs. (cdc.gov)
- Consumer demand for health care information, Many state and national initiatives are underway to including data about the performance of health care mandate or induce health care organizations to pub- providers, has increased steadily over the past decade. (cdc.gov)
- Health professional organizations and patient advocacy groups strongly recommend that people considering genetic testing for cancer-associated gene variants, including those included in direct-to-consumer genetic tests, talk with a genetic counselor about the reasons they want to undergo testing and what the results could mean for their health. (medlineplus.gov)
- Pharmaceutical companies gave at least $116 million to patient advocacy groups in a single year, reveals a new database logging 12,000 donations from large publicly traded drugmakers to such organizations. (medscape.com)
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- By conducting research on industry trends and consumer behavior, they are able to identify areas where protection is needed the most. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
Superannuation5
- Working Australians will benefit from the Federal Government's $10 million investment to establish a Superannuation Consumer Centre. (consumeraction.org.au)
- The Consumer Action Law Centre said that the plan to establish a consumer advocacy body to work in superannuation showed that the Government recognises the importance of independent advocacy. (consumeraction.org.au)
- Ms Lowe said there were a number of reports which pointed to the benefits of consumer advocacy and that consumers should look forward to the positive impact the new advocacy centre could have in superannuation. (consumeraction.org.au)
- It is exciting to think that consumers could have a strong and dedicated centre fighting for their rights in superannuation. (consumeraction.org.au)
- We've previously welcomed the Government's reforms regarding conflicted remuneration and financial advice for the benefit of superannuation consumers. (consumeraction.org.au)
Patient advocacy groups4
- Patient Advocacy Groups Take in Millions From Drugmakers. (medscape.com)
- The database, called " Pre$cription for Power ," shows that donations to patient advocacy groups tallied for 2015 - the most recent full year in which documents required by the Internal Revenue Service were available - dwarfed the total amount the companies spent on federal lobbying. (medscape.com)
- The 14 companies that contributed $116 million to patient advocacy groups reported only about $63 million in lobbying activities that same year. (medscape.com)
- The financial ties are troubling if they cause even one patient group to act in a way that's "not fully representing the interest of its constituents," said Matthew McCoy, a medical ethics professor at the University of Pennsylvania who co-authored a 2017 study about patient advocacy groups' influence and transparency. (medscape.com)
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- STEP-IN has successfully concluded its online workshop specifically focusing on consumer and advocacy groups working with vulnerable communities across Europe on 3 March 2021. (step-in-project.eu)
Mental health3
- The Commission will be conducting a series of virtual listening sessions, focusing on 6 specific populations, to gather input from community members on the most pressing mental health needs of the population and effective advocacy for better access to more relevant behavioral health services for underserved and unserved populations in California. (ca.gov)
- Then I saw the IMHA [Independent Mental Health Advocacy] pamphlet. (vic.gov.au)
- Kira has since completed her studies and is working in disability support with mental health consumers. (vic.gov.au)
Organization4
- The National Consumers League, founded in 1899, is America's pioneer consumer organization. (nclnet.org)
- Because Consumer Action is a national non-profit organization, we usually do not provide information about state laws. (consumer-action.org)
- Consult with a local consumer organization for laws specific to your state. (consumer-action.org)
- CAC is Indiana's oldest and largest consumer and environmental advocacy organization. (citact.org)
Pandemic3
- The coronavirus pandemic gave con artists many new opportunities to cheat consumers. (consumer-action.org)
- Identity thieves and fraudsters have taken advantage of the pandemic to get a hold of consumers' personally identifying information and use it to steal their benefits, access their accounts and open new accounts in the victims' names. (consumer-action.org)
- This publication identifies some of the most prominent pandemic-related schemes consumers should be aware of, offers tips for safeguarding your personal and account data, explains how to detect fraud and ID theft, and outlines the steps to take if you discover you're a victim. (consumer-action.org)
20202
- On 25 March 2020, PI made a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in relation to the proposed merger between Google, a powerful tech company, and Fitbit, a fitness tracker device manufacturer. (privacyinternational.org)
- In February 2020, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) commenced an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Fitbit by Google , which was originally announced in November 2019 . (privacyinternational.org)
Prevention2
- Policy and advocacy in HIV/AIDS prevention : strategies for enhancing prevention interventions. (who.int)
- From the Office of the Director,a the Healthcare Outcomes Branch,b holders, including consumers, to make more informed and the Prevention and Evaluation Branch,c Division of Healthcare choices on health care issues. (cdc.gov)
Groups13
- As a result, companies that sell goods or services in the District of Columbia should brace themselves for a surge of litigation by advocacy groups, some of which have extreme agendas that do not align with consumer interests. (wlf.org)
- Advocacy groups have increasingly filed CPPA actions targeting the marketing of food, beverages, and other products. (wlf.org)
- 15 persons representing consumer and advocacy groups but also academia and public authorities attended the workshop and discussed existing best practices to tackle energy poverty across Europe and the role for consumer and advocacy groups' representatives in addressing this topic. (step-in-project.eu)
- How Do Consumer Advocacy Groups Help Protect Consumers? (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- Many people are unaware of the power that consumer advocacy groups can have in helping to ensure that companies providing everyday products and services abide by fair and safe standards. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- Consumer advocacy groups aim to protect the rights and interests of consumers by advocating for fair policies and regulations. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- Consumer advocacy groups also provide resources and information to help consumers make informed decisions. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- With their efforts, consumer advocacy groups continue to make strides in ensuring that consumers have a voice in today's economy. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- Additionally, consumer advocacy groups conduct research and provide information to consumers, educating them on their rights and helping them make informed decisions. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- By effectively advocating for consumers, these groups play a critical role in ensuring that companies are held accountable for their actions, and that consumers are protected from unethical or harmful business practices. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- Consumer advocacy groups play an important role in protecting the rights of consumers. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- Despite these obstacles, consumer advocacy groups remain dedicated to ensuring that consumers are informed and protected from unfair business practices. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- As a consumer, you may wonder how you can support these groups and contribute to their efforts. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
Interventions1
- 6. The priority interventions proposed are: advocacy, capacity building, development of country plans, incorporation of health promotion components in non-health sectors and strengthening of priority programmes using health promotion interventions. (who.int)
Advocates4
- We recommend visiting the National Association of Consumer Advocates if you are seeking a consumer attorney. (consumer-action.org)
- According to a press release , Muslim Advocates filed suit against Facebook Inc., its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, and two other high-ranking employees on Thursday alleging that they violated the D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act by falsely testifying that the social network takes down content that violates its policies. (lawstreetmedia.com)
- This is definitely an example of how Naked Wines has turned consumers into wine advocates. (ovineyards.com)
- Advocates of mandatory public reporting of HAIs believe that making such information publicly available will enable consumers to make more informed choices about their health care and improve overall health care quality by reducing HAIs. (cdc.gov)
Community5
- We expect this initiative will be welcomed by the community', said Catriona Lowe, co-CEO of Consumer Action. (consumeraction.org.au)
- Consumer Action encourages you to seek advice and assistance from the appropriate community and government agencies in your area. (consumer-action.org)
- As a Backpacking Light Member, you'll become a disciplined consumer, an expert backpacker, and a generous community member. (backpackinglight.com)
- and - community advocacy of an issue that creates news. (cdc.gov)
- Lebanon is the only country in the Middle East that allows cigarette advertising on television which reaches consumers in other Middle East countries and the Arab community around the world. (who.int)
Engagement1
- There is a clear role for an independent body to promote simplicity and solutions that work for consumers in policy making, as well as encouraging consumer engagement. (consumeraction.org.au)
Operate3
- In a market based economy, it is critical that consumer voices are able to be heard as well as the voices of the businesses that operate in those markets. (consumeraction.org.au)
- In this blog post, we will discuss what exactly a consumer advocacy group is, how they operate, and the benefits they offer in ensuring that our rights as consumers remain protected. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- We however advocate that a Consumer Advocacy Body must operate in a way that is truly independent and justly represents all consumers, including vulnerable Australians. (aist.asn.au)
Group2
- One way to get involved is to become a member of a consumer advocacy group. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- The consumer advocacy group said that the approval of aducanumab was "reckless," and "ranks as one of the most irresponsible and egregious decisions in the history of the agency. (medscape.com)
Vulnerable1
- This entry was posted in Equity , Social determinants and tagged Consumer Advocacy , Evidence-Based Policy , Health Inequalities , Vulnerable Populations by Editor Equity/Equidad - CG . (bvsalud.org)
Increasingly1
- However, their job has become increasingly challenging due to the constantly evolving landscape of consumer protection laws. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
Search2
- Search our Consumer Services Guide to find helpful resources in your area. (consumer-action.org)
- Second, the proposed acquisition is likely to have detrimental effects on consumers whose rights might be infringed by data exploitative and/or abusive practices, as well as competitors and other businesses which may face major restrictions to enter or be excluded from entry into the general search, the mobile device operating system and the online advertising markets. (privacyinternational.org)
Satisfaction1
- We also share the results of our satisfaction survey of consumers who've already adopted P2P payments to transfer money to friends, family members, the babysitter and others. (consumer-action.org)
Industry8
- Our team leads change to policy, laws and industry practice across a range of consumer issues, informed by our experience assisting and representing people in Victoria. (consumeraction.org.au)
- Peer-to-Peer Payments Survey (May 2013) In its new survey of the "person-to-person"-P2P-payments industry, Consumer Action compares the ever-evolving ways consumers can electronically fund, send and receive personal payments-often with just a few taps on their smartphone keyboard. (consumer-action.org)
- 2010-2011 Credit Card Survey Consumer Action's 2010-2011 Credit Card Survey contains information on credit card rates, fees, terms and industry practices for 41 cards from 20 issuers. (consumer-action.org)
- 2009 Credit Card Survey Consumer Action's 2009 Credit Card Survey contains information on credit card rates, fees, terms and industry practices for 39 cards from 22 issuers. (consumer-action.org)
- Quality first : better health care for all Americans : final report to the President of the United States / President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry. (who.int)
- by Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry : United States. (who.int)
- Yet, with the exception of some hair products and the hair dressing occupation, researchers have just begun to explore the risks involved in the constant use of personal care products by consumers and workers in the beauty industry. (cdc.gov)
- Many areas of the industry continue to be unregulated and the areas where government regulations exist are focused primarily on the health and safety of consumers, not workers. (cdc.gov)
Research3
- Pre-purchase resources (September 2013) Consumer Action has compiled a new Pre-purchase Resource Guide, featured in the latest issue of Consumer Action News, which also includes pointers for checking a professional's credentials, tips on vetting the research tools you use and information about consumer rights if problems arise. (consumer-action.org)
- The publication also contains findings from the organization's research into legitimate loan alternatives for consumers with no credit history or damaged credit who have few, if any, borrowing opportunities. (consumer-action.org)
- Her efforts in advocacy and science led her to the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs' (CDMRP) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP), as she advocated for dystonia funding at a legislative level. (health.mil)
Policy2
- We use our skills in the law, financial counselling, policy and campaigning to make consumer markets fair. (consumeraction.org.au)
- 3. To increase public awareness in promoting tobacco control policies with particular focus on harmful effects of SHS, economic benefits of the implementation of 100% smoke-free policy through a mass media campaign, advocacy workshops promoting tobacco control policies. (who.int)
Arise1
- By membership, you are not only supporting their work, but you will also receive updates, alerts, and useful resources that can help keep you informed about any consumer rights issues that may arise. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
Support1
- The promotion and support of consumers' rights and interests. (bvsalud.org)
Issues1
- Our Consumer Rights FAQs (frequently asked questions) contain questions and answers about some common issues of concern to consumers. (consumer-action.org)
Social1
- Our mission is to protect and promote social and economic justice for consumers and workers in the United States and abroad. (nclnet.org)
Make1
- Her experiences as both advocate and scientist give her a unique perspective and make her an exceptionally valuable consumer reviewer. (health.mil)
Work1
- The work of consumer reviewers like Daria is critical to the success of the PRMRP, enriching the scientific review with their perspectives and a sense of urgency. (health.mil)
Page1
- I don't know how I missed this one, but in November, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre released a fifty-five page report by John Lawford entitled Consumer Privacy Under PIPEDA: How Are We Doing? . (privacylawyer.ca)
Laws3
- Many consumer laws vary by state-and in many cases state laws provide stronger consumer protections. (consumer-action.org)
- They advocate for consumer protection laws and lobby government officials to pass legislation that safeguards consumers. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
- Laws related to consumer protection aim to ensure that consumers are treated fairly and are protected from fraud or misleading advertising. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
People1
- Consumer Action is based on the land of the Traditional Owners, the people of the Kulin Nations. (consumeraction.org.au)
Resources1
- The CAC Mission: To initiate, facilitate and coordinate citizen action directed to improving the quality of life of all inhabitants of the State of Indiana through principled advocacy of public policies to preserve democracy, conserve natural resources, protect the environment, and provide affordable access to essential human services. (citact.org)
Access2
- The Survey Archive provides rapid access to all the surveys produced by Consumer Action. (consumer-action.org)
- For example, the Fair Credit Reporting Act gives you the right to access your credit report and dispute any errors, while the Consumer Product Safety Act requires companies to report any product defects or hazards. (newmiddleclassdad.com)
Public policies1
- It is effected through the empowerment of individuals and communities, the changing of socio-economic conditions, mediation between different interests in society (through healthy public policies), reorientation of health services and advocacy for health. (who.int)
Fair1
- Please join us for this year's NCPW Virtual Consumer Fair! (hawaii.gov)
Impact1
- Multinational corporations and the impact of public advocacy on corporate strategy : Nestlé and the infant formula controversy / by S. Prakash Sethi. (who.int)
Influence1
- coincide with specifc expected ponents of individual behaviour advocacy activity to influence how outcomes, as described in Figures change and public wil campaigns, mes ages are framed and 5.3 and 5.34. (who.int)
Protect2
- Washington, DC - The National Consumers League commends the United States Senate for its votes to confirm five nominees to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), ensuring its ability to protect American workers with a fully functioning Board for the first time in a decade. (nclnet.org)
- Are you looking for ways to protect yourself when it comes to your daily consumer choices? (newmiddleclassdad.com)
Issue4
- Specialty Consumer Reports Issue (Fall 2014) Consumer Action has compiled information for consumers about "specialty consumer reports. (consumer-action.org)
- See how they stacked up and what you need to know about deferred-interest financing promotions in the Medical Credit Card Survey issue of Consumer Action News. (consumer-action.org)
- 2012 Fall Issue: Credit Card Comparison Site Survey Consumer Action looked at 54 sites to determine which ones offer the most useful and complete information to credit card shoppers. (consumer-action.org)
- 2011 Fall Issue: Secured Credit Card Survey The Fall 2011 issue of Consumer Action News features our new Secured Credit Card Survey. (consumer-action.org)
