News

Major Changes to Medicaid

Advocacy & Legislation, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

In the 1980s, product safety was the bleeding disorders community primary concern. Now the main concern is coverage: how to pay for…

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Grappling with Healthcare Changes: States Begin Preparing for the Implementation of Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements Under H.R. 1

Advocacy & Legislation, Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Track your state’s readiness to implement the changes under H.R. 1 at the CFF’s tracker and find your state-specific name for its Medicaid…

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New Name, Big Goals

Advocacy & Legislation, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

The Bleeding Disorders Research Collaborative (formerly the National Research Blueprint) is signaling a change from planning to action – all with the…

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How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Harms the Bleeding Disorders Community

Advocacy & Legislation

Federal cuts will disrupt access to lifesaving care for thousands in our community. Read about the projected impacts — and what you…

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NBDF Statement on Passage of HR 1 – “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

Advocacy & Legislation, Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research

This week, Congress passed a bill, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” that will have widespread impacts on the bleeding disorders community…

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NFRC Features Resources Supporting Joint Heath in People with Bleeding Disorders

Advocacy & Legislation, Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Discover Resources on Bleeding Disorders and Joint Health Summer is now in full swing, with the sunny promise of more opportunities to…

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Congress Needs to Hear from You!

Advocacy & Legislation, Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

In conjunction with NBDF and other national partners, GLHF encourages you to take action now. Right now, US Senators are debating a…

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Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition Urges Action on Cole’s Act

Advocacy & Legislation, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Oregon, North Dakota, Indiana, and Vermont join 19 other states that have passed copay accumulator bans. As the national momentum to protect…

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From Intern to Board President – Dave Amoroso Shares His Experience and Perspective

Advocacy & Legislation, GLHF News

by: Danielle Lennie Dave Amoroso took an internship position at Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation (GLHF) in 1985 while attending Marquette University. “I…

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Legislative Update: AB173, SB203, Cole’s Act, Copay Accumulator Adjusters, PBMs

Advocacy & Legislation, GLHF News

The average annual cost of clotting factor therapies for a person with severe hemophilia is roughly $300,000. For patients with inhibitors, expenses…

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Changing Policies Mean Take Advocacy Action Now!

Advocacy & Legislation, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

The Coalition for Hemophilia B has created an excellent Action Sheet to help give you ideas and action items to help protect…

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Know Your Patient Assistance Programs

Advocacy & Legislation, Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

There are a great range of programs that offer financial assistance and factor for qualified patients. Co-pay assistance, free factor, scholarships and…

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HHS Terminates Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics

Advocacy & Legislation, GLHF News, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

by: Danielle Leitner Baxter We need your help! Contact your representatives today! On April 1, the US Department of Health and Human…

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Beyond the Bleeds Podcast Explores GLHF Outreach – From Camp Klotty Pine to Advocacy Programs

Advocacy & Legislation, Gene Therapy

Powered by the Hemophilia Outreach Center Beyond the Bleeds, a Podcast powered by the Hemophilia Outreach Center, and hosted by heather Hansen…

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Register for the Wisconsin Bleeding Disorders Conference by May 1!

Advocacy & Legislation, GLHF News, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Whether you’re new to the bleeding disorders community or have been a part of it for years, GLHF’s Wisconsin Bleeding Disorders Conference…

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NBDF Enhances Health Access with Strategic Department Expansion

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

NBDF Expands Health Access Initiatives Through Strategic Department Evolution Foundation Continues Mission Alignment with Enhanced Focus on Health Access, and Innovation to Better Serve Growing…

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CDC Changes Affect Bleeding Disorders Community

Advocacy & Legislation, Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

A Message from Phil Gattone, NBDF President and CEO Major restructuring at HHS has placed nearly all CDC Blood Disorders Division staff…

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New Scholarships for Students with Inherited Bleeding Disorders

Advocacy & Legislation, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Every year the Neil Frick Resource Center (NFRC) (formerly HANDI) assembles a list of post-secondary educational scholarships that are available to students…

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The Bleeding Disorders Community Needs Your Help to Prevent Cuts to Federal Health Programs

Advocacy & Legislation, GLHF News, Industry News & Research

Earlier this week, the Trump Administration announced drastic changes and reductions to the federal health programs that support the bleeding disorders community….

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A Gene Therapy Discontinued

Advocacy & Legislation, Gene Therapy, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Less than a year after FDA approval, Beqvez, a gene therapy for hemophilia B, has been discontinued. Manufactured by Pfizer, the one-time…

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NBDF’s New Video Series: Voices for Policy Change

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

“Voices for Policy Change” is an on-line resource designed to educate, empower and mobilize on important legislative issues related to bleeding disorders…

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New Federal Policies and Your Coverage

Advocacy & Legislation, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Read Hemophilia Federation of America’s excellent “Word from Washington” about how new policies can affect you and overage for your medical care….

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Together We Advocate. Together We Make a Difference.

Advocacy & Legislation, GLHF News

Advocates from across Wisconsin have been using their voices, making a lasting impact, and driving change for access to healthcare in both…

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Read, Learn, Act!

Advocacy & Legislation, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

The year has already seen incredible changes with a new presidential administration and over 45 new executive orders. A great article explores…

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