Lyme Blog Posts
Lorraine Johnson IDSA Review Hearing Speech
The IDSA has now posted links to all of the presentation videos. I decided to retape my video outside the hearing so that it…
IDSA HEARING: Follow the hearing and comment 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET, July 30
We are providing blog updates of testimony throughout the day.
We will post frequent updates of the hearing testimony starting at 8 a.m. Eastern time. You…
POLITICAL ACTION: IDSA Opposes Federal Lyme Bills
At their annual meeting a few years ago, the Infectious Diseases Society of America adopted a policy of opposing patient-sponsored legislation. They have been true…
IDSA Virtual Lobby Now Open – VIEW LIVE WEBCAST
The IDSA Virtual Lobby is now open (see link below). In addition, the IDSA has posted a terms of use on the virtual lobby–these…
Long-awaited Review of Lyme Disease Guidelines Set for Thursday
On Thursday, July 30, 2009, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Lyme Disease Review Panel will conduct a daylong hearing, required under an antitrust…
LYME POLICY WONK: Lorraine Johnson ready to testify before IDSA Lyme panel
CALDA CEO Lorraine Johnson is now in Washington DC, prepared to testify at Thursday's historic hearing before the IDSA Lyme guidelines panel. Included in her…
IDSA HEARING: Late breaking news–no registration required
This just in from Lorraine Johnson: We have been discussing concerns regarding the IDSA hearing viewing restrictions with the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office, who has…
When is a public hearing not public—the sequel?
The IDSA settlement agreement calls for an open public meeting which must be aired live over the internet. I have serious concerns about the…
It’s about time! IDSA Lyme hearing speech limits
It's about going from the abstract to the concrete. Getting out the stop watch and thinking about just how long is 15 minutes. …
CALDA, LDA and TFL Press Release on IDSA Hearing
CALDA, the national Lyme Disease Association and Time for Lyme have issued a joint press release regarding the IDSA Lyme review hearing, which is schedule…
Attorney General Blumenthal Speaks Out! Now hear this. . .
If you have not read the recent editorial by Attorney General Blumenthal published today in “The Day”—you are in for a treat. Despite the…
POLITICAL ACTION: House Appropriations bill adds money for Lyme disease
There’s good news for the Lyme community in a House Appropriations bill that just emerged from committee. Although the economic downturn has forced many programs…