Having cancer, along with treatments like chemotherapy, significantly increases the risk for infections and sepsis. These are serious medical emergencies that can disrupt treatment, lead to hospitalization, or even result in death. An infection occurs when harmful germs invade the body, causing illness, tissue damage, or disease. For cancer patients, infections can quickly escalate to […]

Last month, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released its long-awaited Congressional Report on sepsis. As part of the 2023 Appropriations Act, AHRQ was directed to conduct a comprehensive set of studies that calculate the morbidity, hospital readmissions, and mortality related to sepsis. The allocation of funds to AHRQ for this purpose was […]

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, alongside Senators Susan Collins and Bob Casey, introduced the bipartisan SEPSIS Act today. This legislation aims to reduce sepsis-related deaths by directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand their dedicated efforts on sepsis prevention, building on their ongoing work to combat this deadly condition. The bill […]

The Forum starts at 11 AM EAST. LOG IN HERE We are thrilled to announce the 8th Annual National Forum on Sepsis: Shaping a Federal Response to Sepsis, happening on September 12th, 2024. Visit our Sepsis Forum Site to RSVP and stay updated on speakers, the agenda, and more.  This year has been pivotal in […]

The full 8th National Forum on Sepsis: Shaping a Federal Response to Sepsis is now available for online viewing! At the 8th National Forum on Sepsis, leaders from across government, healthcare, patient advocacy and the private sector who have been responsible for transforming the nation’s approach to sepsis break down the impact of new policies and […]