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New Data Analysis Sheds Light on Bleeding Patterns in Young VWD Patients

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

Historically, data on infants and toddlers (ITs) with von Willebrand disease (VWD), particularly relevant to bleeding patterns, has been lacking. To address…

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New Paper Highlights Integrated Care Model and the National HTC Network

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

For more than 40 years, the hemophilia treatment center (HTC), the U.S. HTC Network (USHTCN), and its model of integrated, patient-centered care…

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NHF’s Dr. Leonard Valentino Talks COVID-19, Vacccinations and Gratitude

COVID-19, Industry News & Research

Life during the time of COVID-19 Can you describe your life during the pandemic … in only six words? Well, a group…

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NHF’s National Youth Leadership Institute (NYLI) is Accepting Applications Until Dec. 15 for 2022. Apply Today!

Industry News & Research

Are you between the ages of 18-22 and interested in a leadership program made just for you? Or do you know a…

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Ask A Social Worker! NHF’s HemAware Column Offers Advice for Community Members

Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research

Do you have questions about caregiving, aging, insurance, relationships, or other issues impacted by your status as a community member? NHF can…

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Descriptive Study Looks at HTC Social Worker Roles

Industry News & Research

While social workers have functioned as essential members of the multidisciplinary care teams at the core of U.S. hemophilia treatment center (HTC)…

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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 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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NHF Statement on Approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11

Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research

COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 receives final approval. “NHF applauds the CDC’s recommendation of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 5…

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Patient-Reported Data Informs New Study on Sexual Health and Hemophilia

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

An understanding of sexual health in people living with hemophilia (PWH), including difficulties with sexual activity and intimacy, has been historically lacking….

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CDC Looks at COVID-19’s Impact in Public Health Workers

COVID-19, Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research

A new CDC survey suggests that the pandemic has had significant negative impacts on public health responders. A new study highlighted in The…

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NHF Applauds Congressional Enactment of The Hemophilia SNF Access Act

Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

The National Hemophilia Foundation is thrilled to announce that its top legislative priority in 2020, The Hemophilia SNF Access Act. The National…

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State of Denial: Tips on How to Work with Your Insurance Provider When You are Denied Coverage for Services or Medications

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

by: Laurie Kelley When you submit an insurance form for coverage, have you ever been denied?   What should you do if you’ve already…

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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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CDC Public Health Webinar on NHF Guidelines

Industry News & Research

Healthcare professionals, register now for February CDC webinar on new NHF-McMaster hemophilia care guidelines. NHF is excited to announce that the Centers for…

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NHF Responds to STIMATE® Production Update

Industry News & Research

CSL Behring announced that the company’s distribution agreement with Ferring Pharmaceuticals for STIMATE® nasal spray recently expired and will not be renewed…

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Prophylaxis Indication Restored for BeneFIX®

Industry News & Research

Prophylaxis Indication Restored for BeneFIX® Sep 14, 2021 In February 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) partially rescinded a supplemental Biologics…

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Vector Biology and Hemophilia Gene Therapy the Focus of Review

Industry News & Research

A new review article, The Intersection of Vector Biology, Gene Therapy and Hemophilia, was published recently in the journal Research Practice in…

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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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Learn More About the Latest in Gene Therapy: FAQ’s, Clinical Trials and Scientific Research

Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) heard a lot of questions from the community about gene therapy clinical trials for hemophilia at its…

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Cardinal Health announces a voluntary recall for select Monoject™ Flush Prefilled Saline Syringes

Industry News & Research

News on a recent FDA recall affecting the inheritable blood disorder community. NHF requests members of the inheritable blood disorders community be…

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New Nursing Guidelines Available on Administration of Bleeding Disorders Therapies

Industry News & Research

These guidelines are readily accessible in PDF format on the NHF website. NHF is pleased to announce that two new resources have…

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TARPA-H Overview

Industry News & Research

President Biden has called for the creation of a new $6.5 billion research institute, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H),…

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