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HFA Observes National Hepatitis Awareness Month

HFA Observes National Hepatitis Awareness Month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2012 Contact: Richard Pezzillo [...] Read More >>

Community Pharmacists Lose Bid to Immediately Block Express Scripts-Medco Deal

By Rebecca Adams, CQ HealthBeat Associate Editor A federal judge has denied the request of a group of community [...] Read More >>

People with Bleeding Disorders and HCV

Link to Access HCV Therapy Site Friends and supporters, We should all be enormously encouraged by the increasing [...] Read More >>

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HFA Observes National Hepatitis Awareness Month

May 3rd, 2012 by rpezzillo

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Community Pharmacists Lose Bid to Immediately Block Express Scripts-Medco Deal

April 27th, 2012 by Eboni Morris

By Rebecca Adams, CQ HealthBeat Associate Editor A federal judge has denied the request of a group of community pharmacists to immediately stop the acquisition of Medco Health Solutions by Express Scripts, Inc. The judge will next decide whether to throw ...

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People with Bleeding Disorders and HCV

April 27th, 2012 by Katie Whittle

Link to Access HCV Therapy Site Friends and supporters, We should all be enormously encouraged by the increasing cascade of promising results from investigational HCV drug trials.  A couple of years ago, greatly improved therapy was a dream.  Now, some investigational drug ...

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Press Release: HFA Elects New Executive Board During Symposium

April 12th, 2012 by rpezzillo

HFA Elects New Executive Board During Symposium FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2012 Contact: Richard Pezzillo (202)-675-6984 r.pezzillo@hemophiliafed.org Link to PDF of HFA Elects New Executive Board Washington, D.C. – During their recent annual Symposium in Santa Clara, California, the Hemophilia Federation of America’s (HFA) ...

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Press Release: HFA Begins Accepting Applications for Items Program

April 3rd, 2012 by rpezzillo

Link to PDF of HFA Begins Accepting Applications for Items Program HFA Begins Accepting Applications for Items Program  Items Program Reimburses for Medically Necessary Items FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 3, 2012 Washington, D.C. – Today, Hemophilia Federation of America’s (HFA) Helping Hands Emergency Assistance Program ...

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MCW Earns $10 Million Grant For vWD

March 22nd, 2012 by Katie Whittle

Fox6Now Article Link MILWAUKEE — The Medical College of Wisconsin is the recipient of a five-year, $10 million National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Program Project Grant. The money will help the MCW continue genetic studies that seek to improve the ...

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HHS Considering Study on Blood Donation Standards for Gay and Bisexual Men

March 16th, 2012 by Eboni Morris

By Jane Norman, CQ HealthBeat Associate Editor The Department of Health and Human Services wants input on how to design a study that would detail under what circumstances men who have a history of sex with other men should be allowed ...

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How to Live Well With Chronic Pain: Steps You Can Take Today

March 15th, 2012 by Eboni Morris

From the American Pain Foundation: By Rebecca Rengo-Kocher, MA, MSW, LCSW, ACSW It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you live with chronic pain. Every day life can be a struggle, seemingly impossible to overcome. You push yourself with every ounce of energy ...

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WFH appoints John Bournas as new CEO/ ED

January 11th, 2012 by Katie Whittle

Click for link to WFH Montreal, Canada, January 10, 2012 — The World Federation of Hemophilia is pleased to announce the appointment of John Bournas as CEO/Executive Director. Mr Bournas brings over fifteen years of senior managerial experience in the healthcare ...

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Medicare Enrollment Period Ends December 7, 2011

December 2nd, 2011 by Eboni Morris

Medicare annual open enrollment ends in less than 1 week.  Medicare beneficiaries who do not have a Part D plan can enroll in one, and those who do have Part D coverage can change plans.  Beneficiaries can also return to ...

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