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National Hemophilia Foundation “Starts the Conversation” During Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, March 1-31

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

Awareness month campaign encourages the community to raise their voices and share what is most important and relevant to their conditions throughout…

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Copay Accumulator Adjustor Programs (CAAP)

Advocacy & Legislation

Copay Accumulator Adjustor Programs (CAAPs) are a strategy used by insurers to redirect the value of manufacturer copay assistance – which is…

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Co-pay Accumulator Policies Hurt Patients. There’s a Simple Solution.

Advocacy & Legislation

by: Kollet Koulianos and Amy NilesV This piece is a joint effort by Amy Niles, Executive Vice President at the PAN Foundation,…

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The FDA’s Office of Patient Affairs Shares Highlights from 2021 Programs and Encourages you to Participate in their Upcoming 2022 Activities.

Advocacy & Legislation, COVID-19, Industry News & Research

The United States Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Patient Affairs is sharing recent highlights with the public from 2021 and is…

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All Copays Count Coalition Statement on Draft 2023 CMS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

The latest breaking news from the All Copays Count Coalition. In response to additional rulemaking for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…

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HFA Action Alert: Tell Congress to permanently secure enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits passed in the American Rescue Plan Act.

Advocacy & Legislation

Join more than 30 community members from across the country who are holding virtual visits and calls with their senators and representatives…

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Ask Your Elected Official to Make All Copays Count!

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

The National Hemophilia Foundation helped spearhead new legislation that aims to support the more than 133 million Americans living with a chronic…

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All Copays Count Coalition Applauds House Introduction of Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

Legislation Introduced by Representatives McEachin and Davis Would Eliminate Harmful and Misleading Health Plan Pricing Schemes and Protect Vulnerable Patients. The All…

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NHF Responds: Gov. Whitmer Signs First Bill Repealing Tampon Tax, Drives Down Costs for Families

Advocacy & Legislation, Health and Well Being

Bill is part of two-bill bipartisan package that will repeal taxes on menstrual products. NHF Statement In Response to New Michigan Law: “The…

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NHF Statement on HELP Copays Act

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

NHF has led the All Copays Count Coalition in helping support HR 5801. The National Hemophilia Foundation applauds Congressional Representatives Donald McEachin…

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Op-Ed Outlines the Value of Copay Assistance and the Challenges of Copay Accumulator Adjustment Programs

Advocacy & Legislation, GLHF News

A recent op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel by Jim Turk, titled Why Wisconsin Lawmakers Need to Protect the Value of Copay…

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National Hemophilia Foundation and Hemophilia Federation of America Partner for “Together Project”

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

New partnership kicks off with a focus on mental health. The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) joins the Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA)…

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Medicaid 101: Why Medicaid is Important to the Bleeding Disorders Community

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

With Medicaid much in the news in August, it seemed timely to offer a refresher on how Medicaid is structured, and why…

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Review Your Health Coverage: Recent Federal Law Lowers Costs, Opens Up New Options

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

The American Rescue Plan (ARP), signed into law on March 11, 2021, provides new opportunities to get health insurance coverage, and/or to…

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NHF Responds to SCOTUS: New Affordable Care Act Ruling Benefits Chronic Disease Patients

Advocacy & Legislation

Dr. Valentino: “Today’s decision protects members of the inheritable blood disorder community, as well as others” Today, the United States Supreme Court…

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Wisconsin State Journal: Don’t Let Insurers Undermine Copay Help for Wisconsin Patients

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

by: Sen. André Jacque and Rep. Paul Tittl | April 17, 2021 The health and economic impacts of the ongoing pandemic have…

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State of WI Declares April 17 World Hemophilia Day!

Advocacy & Legislation

Whereas; since its designation by the World Federation of Hemophilia in 1989, World Hemophilia Day has been celebrated on April 17 as…

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In Celebration of World Hemophilia Day, Join GLHF for a Friendly Game on GooseChase, April 12-18! 

Advocacy & Legislation, GLHF News

This year, in celebration of World Hemophilia Day, Saturday, April 17, we’re challenging the bleeding disorders community to a friendly game of…

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Infusing the World with Knowledge

Advocacy & Legislation

Learn about the power of advocacy in the bleeding disorders community. Read more. Source: National Hemophilia Foundation, HemaWare.  

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President Trump Signs FY21 Federal Funding Bill Including Hemophilia SNF Access Act and Funding for Bleeding Disorders Programs

Advocacy & Legislation, COVID-19, Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

The Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Bill, 2021, signed into law by President Trump on December 27, 2020 included a number of provisions important…

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Roundup of Drug Pricing Executive Orders

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

President Trump has issued a number of executive orders on drug pricing. We show which ones could affect people with bleeding disorders….

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Patient Advocacy Organizations Release Blueprint to Protect Access to Care

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

Thirty three organizations, including NHF, urge elected officials to ensure all people living in the US have access to adequate and affordable health…

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Patient Groups Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Prioritize Patients and Uphold Health Care Law

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

Twenty patient groups representing millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to prioritize patient protections, including those…

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ACA Open Enrollment Underway

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research

Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act 2021 health insurance is now open. Open enrollment runs through Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. Coverage begins…

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