Intern Introspective: Plasma Donation Center Tour
Nearing the end of their 10-week internship, La’Brittinee and Paul got an opportunity to tour Grifol’s plasma collection center in Frederick, Maryland. Centers like this collect plasma from donors and then return the red blood cells to the donor in one sitting. The plasma, which undergoes several levels of strict testing, is then pooled and […]
Update 2: Bioverativ Files Complaints Against CSL Behring's Idelvion
As noted in our July 10, 2017 story, Bioverativ has filed complaints in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware and with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that Idelvion, a novel factor IX albumin fusion protein developed by CSL Behring, infringes upon three Bioverativ patents.HFA, in collaboration with the National Hemophilia Foundation, […]
ACTION ALERT: Update on BCRA
A vote on the health care bill will happen soon, and our organizations need you to take action. On July 13, 2017, the Senate released another “discussion draft” of the BCRA. Despite promises from numerous lawmakers to change the bill, the latest iteration of the bill actually decreases protections for those with pre-existing conditions. The […]
Intern Introspective: A Week in the Life
The halfway point of our Policy and Government Relations Internship program is an excellent time for the interns to reflect on the first five weeks of their internship. La’Brittinee and Paul break down what an average week looks like for them as an HFA intern. Paul: After our first action packed week of the internship […]
Bleeding Disorders Organizations Urge Senators to Vote No on Better Care Reconciliation Act
For the past few days, our organizations have been encouraging you to call, tweet and email your Senators to vote No on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). Â On June 27th, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delayed the Senate vote on the bill but the vote could occur quickly if Leader McConnell is able to […]
ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Senators to Vote No on BCRA
On Thursday, June 22, 2017, the Senate leadership released a “discussion draft” of its version of legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Despite promises from numerous lawmakers, the Senate bill in fact builds off the much criticized, House-passed American Health Care Act (AHCA). The Senate discussion draft would, among other things: Undermine protections for […]
Intern Introspective: Fly In Recap
Earlier this summer, we introduced you to La’Brittinee and Paul, our summer Policy interns. They have been busy all over DC, attending Congressional hearings and learning the ropes of working for a national organization. During their first week, they got to experience first-hand the planning and execution of our 4th Annual Patient Fly-In. Below are […]
Intern Introspective: Introducing La’Brittinee and Paul
Earlier this year, we opened applications for a ten-week policy & government relations internship* for this summer. We are excited to introduce you to the two candidates that we selected! La’Brittinee & Paul are part of the bleeding disorders community and have been chosen because of their leadership qualities and interest in the field of […]
HFA Honors Congressional Representatives as Champions for Chronic Illness
On May 24, 2017, we hosted our 4th Annual Patient Fly-In in Washington, DC alongside an online Virtual Hill Day. As they consider HR 1628, the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the Senate has indicated that they intend to start from scratch on health reform and they need to hear from their constituents when crafting their plan. […]
Bleeding Disorders Advocates Host Patient Fly-In
Washington, DC– Tomorrow, Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) is hosting a Patient Fly-In and Virtual Hill Day for the bleeding disorders community. As questions surrounding health reform move to the Senate, patients will meet with their Senators, ensuring that their needs are represented. Patients will also participate in a Virtual Hill Day by calling, emailing, […]
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