A New Hope: Today's Initiatives Against Forever Chemicals

Last month, The American Journal of Managed Care^® (AJMC^®) overviewed impactful policy initiatives that have altered the course of research on “forever chemicals” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [PFAS]), as well as those that have bolstered advocacy, awareness, and safety efforts related to PFAS pollution. The threats posed by PFAS-contaminated ecosystems, drinking water, food sources, products, packaging, and more have been a main concern of the Biden-Harris administration, who made clear their commitment—in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others— to protecting citizens from the harmful health impacts of PFAS back in 2021.¹