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Remembering Val Bias: A Note from Dr. Glenn Pierce

GLHF News, Industry News & Research

Dr. Glenn Pierce reflects on the passing of former NHF CEO, Val Bias. Val and I first got to know one another…

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National Hemophilia Foundation Mourns the Loss of Longtime CEO, Val Bias

GLHF News, Industry News & Research

Former CEO spent decades inspiring the inheritable blood disorders community. NHF is deeply saddened to announce that former NHF CEO and community…

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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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Gene Therapy: Where Do We Go From Here?

Industry News & Research

In this video, Tammuella Chrisentery-Singleton, M.D., Chief of Hematology for the Louisiana Center for Advanced Medicine, gives an overview of gene therapy…

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Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia and Bernard-Soulier Syndrome

GLHF News, Industry News & Research

Here’s what we know about these ultra-rare platelet disorders. Most bleeding disorders are relatively rare. Even the most common bleeding disorder, von…

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Seek Immediate Medical Care for These Bleeds

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Here’s everything you need to know about the most dangerous bleeds, including symptoms and preventive measures. by: Michael Hickey Members of the…

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Bleeding Disorders in Pop Culture

GLHF News, Health and Well Being

A roundup of films, TV shows and plays that have featured hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Having a rare disease like hemophilia…

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National Patient & Caregiver Survey Shows that COVID-19 Has Exacerbated Treatment Affordability Challenges & Health Inequities for Vulnerable Americans

COVID-19, Industry News & Research

The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) today, in conjunction with the American Kidney Fund (AKF), Arthritis Foundation, and American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), released findings from…

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Clinical Study and New Website to Focus on von Willebrand Disease and Pregnancy

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

The onset of childbirth and the postpartum period are times when women with von Willebrand disease (VWD) are at an increased risk…

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uniQure and CSL Behring Announce Primary Endpoint Achieved in HOPE-B Pivotal Trial of Etranacogene Dezaparvovec Gene Therapy in Patients with Hemophilia B

Industry News & Research

Paper Highlights: Largest gene therapy study in hemophilia B achieved primary endpoint of non-inferiority in annualized bleeding rate after stable Factor IX…

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Spark Announces Multiyear Data Update for Investigational Gene Therapy

Industry News & Research

This data was drawn from a phase 1/2 clinical trial of SPK-8011, Spark’s investigational gene therapy for hemophilia A. Spark Therapeutics announced…

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Pfizer/Sangamo Hemophilia A Gene Therapy Program on Clinical Hold

Industry News & Research

On Tuesday, November 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) placed the Pfizer/Sangamo hemophilia A gene therapy program, including the pivotal…

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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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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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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 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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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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