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Extended ACA Open Enrollment Period
COVID-19, Health and Well Being
You can enroll in health plans due to the COVID-19 emergency through August 15, or anytime if you have certain life changes…

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…

Good News for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Vaccinated Mothers
COVID-19, Health and Well Being
Early studies have indicated that women who are pregnant or breastfeeding who have received a COVID-19 vaccination can pass antibodies along to…

COVID-19 Rates Are Rising
COVID-19
There has been much positive news around the US vaccine efforts: about 207.9 million doses of the vaccine have been administered, 62.4 million…

NHF’s Dr. Leonard Valentino Addresses COVID-19, Vaccines and Collaborative Progress
COVID-19, Industry News & Research
You have been reaching out to us with your questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines and we are grateful that you…

Learn More About the COVID-19 Vaccines and ITP
COVID-19, Industry News & Research
The Platelet Disorder Support Association recently recorded a patient education webinar on the new COVID-19 vaccines and immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) As…

uniQure Announces Findings from HCC Case Investigation in HOPE-B Trial for Gene Therapy
Industry News & Research
The focus of the HOPE-B trial is etranacogene dezaparvovec, uniQure’s investigational gene therapy candidate for individuals with severe and moderately severe hemophilia…

How the American Rescue Plan Can Affect Your Healthcare Coverage
COVID-19
The new law lowers costs and opens up new options to get health insurance coverage. The American Rescue Plan (ARP), signed into…

The Impact of Copay Accumulator Adjuster Programs on Patients
Industry News & Research
In the age of high deductibles and patient out-of-pocket expenditures, more and more people depend on copay assistance to afford their life-saving…

Stay Informed and Take Action About Current Legislative Issues. Sign up for Phone2Action Today!
GLHF News
Phone2Action is a new software system that allows GLHF to connect with you regarding our state advocacy work. It gives us the…

Spark Announces Preliminary Data from Investigational Gene Therapy Trial
Industry News & Research
Spark Therapeutics announced preliminary data from part one of their ongoing phase 1/2 open-label, non-randomized, dose-finding study of SPK-8016, the company’s investigational…

Sanofi Revises Fitusiran Dosing Regimen to Mitigate Risk
Industry News & Research
Source: Joint statement from the European Hemophilia Consortium, the World Federation of Hemophilia, and the National Hemophilia Foundation Fitusiran update following EAHAD…

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…

Herd Immunity Isn’t Going to Happen
COVID-19
Scientists – including Dr. Fauci – are estimating that around 90% of the US population would need to be either recovered from…

COVID-19 Update: Vaccinations
COVID-19
CDC COVID Data Tracker: To date, there have been 27,879,604 cases reported in the US resulting in nearly 500,000 deaths of Americans!…

NHF: Vaccination and COVID-19 Update
COVID-19
by: Dr. Leonard Valentino, Chief Executive Officer, National Hemophilia Foundation So, where are we with vaccines for COVID-19? Well, let’s first start…

Should People with Hemophilia Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
COVID-19
Answers for the bleeding disorders community to frequently asked questions about the vaccine. Read more. Source: National Hemophilia Foundation, HemaWare.

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.

Video: The State of Copay Accumulator Adjustment
Industry News & Research
In this video, Kollet Koulianos from NHF’s Payer Relations team explains the significance of copay Accumulator Adjustment programs. Watch now. Source: National…

19 Recommendations for Better Diagnosis and Treatment of VWD
Industry News & Research
The guidelines were developed by panels of 32 individuals, including hematologists, people living with VWD, and scientists with expertise in guideline development…

BioMarin Announces Positive Phase 3 Study Data for Valoctocogene Roxaparvovec
Industry News & Research
The phase 3 trial currently includes 134 participants with hemophilia A, all of whom have received a single dose of the gene…

as i see it: Patient Education Through Social Media in the COVID Era
COVID-19, Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
by: Laurence Woollard, Hemophilia Influencer © PEN (Parent Empowerment Newsletter), LA Kelley Communications, Inc. The unparalleled, seismic societal shifts over the past…

Video: COVID-19: Mitigation, Treatment and Vaccines
COVID-19, Health and Well Being
In this video, Dr. Phillip Jacobson of Rush University discusses vaccine administration and distribution, community risks, and vaccine delivery mechanisms. Watch Video.

COVID-19 Vaccines and Bleeding Disorders: FAQs and Guidance
COVID-19, Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
COVID-19 Vaccines and Bleeding Disorders: FAQs These FAQs were created in anticipation of questions or concerns individuals with bleeding disorders may have…