Hemophilia Federation of America is a national nonprofit organization that assists, educates, and advocates for the bleeding disorders community.
HFA learned late Friday night that a federal court has struck down the entire Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional. You can find an explanation of the lawsuit (Texas v. United States) here and can read a description of the latest ruling here. HFA is studying the ruling and will post a more detailed update soon. In […]
Dear Addy, I’ve heard about HFA’s new Learning Central, but I’m not sure how to find it and the benefits of using it. Can you provide more information? Signed, Lifelong Learner Dear Learner, HFA’s Learning Central is part of the HFA Institute, a new e-learning initiative designed for the bleeding disorders community. The HFA Institute […]
Featured stories: Healthcare was a driving issue for many voters in the 2018 mid-term elections. The results of the 2018 election are in and we now know that the 116th Congress will be a divided Congress – a Republican Senate and a Democratic House. Will the new Congress do anything to impact access to meaningful healthcare? […]
On Liam’s first day of kindergarten in late August, we brought him to school with a mix of pride, fear, excitement, and tears. Okay, I was the only one who shed the tears, but we were all ready for this big day to arrive. Though I was nervous, I had spent a lot of […]
Dear Addy, My district elected a new member of Congress in the mid-term election and I’d like to start building a relationship with them. How can I connect with my legislator as they prepare to take office? Signed, Proactive Advocate Dear Proactive, It’s never too early to start building a relationship with your new legislator. […]
November, is National Caregivers Month. It’s the one day a year, set aside to acknowledge those who volunteer to care for family members, friends and neighbors who are managing health challenges and other disabilities. Not all superheroes wear capes. Some are managing medications, organizing medical records, scheduling doctor’s appointments and some superheroes are just […]
My first baby was also my first baby with a bleeding disorder. My husband and I did not know this while he grew inside of my body. So instead of learning about factor products, ports, or how to keep him bleed free, I read about natural childbirth, how to make my own baby food, what […]
Dear Addy, I’d like to be more involved in my local organization’s advocacy work in the new year, but I have a hard time coming up with the right words to get my point across. Does HFA have any resources for storytelling for advocacy? Signed, In Need of Instruction Dear Instruction, You came to the […]
The following is an excerpt from a press release from Genentech. Read the press release in its entirety here. Genentech has announced new data that will be presented at this year’s annual American Society of Hematology meeting held in San Diego from Dec. 1-4. Ten Genentech medicines will be featured in more than 70 abstracts, including […]
Featured stories: New HHS policy could diminish protections for people who depend on quality, affordable health insurance. On Oct. 22, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance spelling out how states can win approval to waive various Affordable Care Act requirements. This arcane new policy could seriously impact protections for patients […]
Dear Addy, I know that the Open Enrollment Period for health insurance is right around the corner. As a person with a bleeding disorder, what should I look for in an insurance plan? Signed, Savvy Subscriber Dear Subscriber, The Open Enrollment Period is a time frame each year when health insurance plans or HMOs (health maintenance organizations) are […]
About a year or so ago, I thought it would be a great idea for HFA to apply to be a Charity Partner for the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington, D.C. When we were selected, I was beyond excited. Running a marathon was on my bucket list. I know, really cliché, but true. It was […]
You have decided to take the first step toward mental health care, but how do you get started? Luckily you have options and many people around who are eager to help. Most times, the initial step of reaching out are with the individuals and groups that you most trust, such as family, friends, physician, […]
Dear Addy, I recently enrolled in Medicare and I got a notice that open enrollment for 2019 is coming up. What do I need to know about choosing my plan for the coming year? Signed, Medicare Madness Dear Medicare Madness, You are right: Medicare open enrollment for 2019 is fast approaching! The open enrollment period […]
As we’ve previously reported, several lawsuits are currently pending in federal courts concerning aspects of the Affordable Care Act. One lawsuit questions whether the ACA is still valid, despite the elimination of the individual mandate penalty; other cases take an opposite tack, challenging recent Administration actions and rulemakings as inconsistent with the ACA. Today, HFA […]
The following is an excerpt from a press release from Genentech. Read the entire press release here. Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Hemlibra®(emicizumab-kxwh) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adults and children, ages newborn and older, […]
El siguiente es un comunicado de prensa proporcionado por Genentech. LA FDA APRUEBA HEMLIBRA® DE GENENTECH (EMICIZUMAB-KXWH) PARA LA HEMOFILIA A SIN INHIBIDORES DE FACTOR VIII – El primer medicamento que reduce considerablemente la hemorragia tratada en comparación con la previa profilaxis de factor VIII basada en una comparación intrapaciente – – Único medicamento que puede […]
Dear Addy, I watched a few of HFA’s PRIDE Project webinars. Can you explain to me how engaging in research will make me a better advocate? Signed, Curious about Research Dear Curious, It’s great to hear that you watched some of the PRIDE Project webinars, as those webinars provide an introduction to and basic training […]
Featured Stories: As November draws near, #DefendPreEx remains in the spotlight. We have written before about Texas v. United States, a lawsuit that seeks to overturn the Affordable Care Act’s protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. In September, the federal court with jurisdiction over the case held a hearing to consider the parties’ arguments. At issue […]
My boys went back to school this past week, and while I’m not exactly a pro, I have done this before. My youngest, Myles started first grade while my oldest, Zachary, began fifth grade. The first week of school is exhausting, overwhelming, and frustrating. It won’t be a picnic for a child with a bleeding disorder and a […]
Dear Addy, With the midterm election fast approaching, does HFA have any tools to assist voters? I’d like to see who the candidates are in my district and state and where they stand on access to healthcare for the bleeding disorders community. Signed, Informed Voter Dear Voter, This is a great and timely question with […]
We’ve been lucky enough to have Maddox home with us since he was diagnosed at 6 months old. My husband works nights, so he watches him during the day. We pulled him from daycare at 6 months because we were worried about other kids throwing things at him, and potentially him making the wrong move […]
Genentech has announced a new web portal for patients and caregivers intended to provide timely and accurate information on targeted serious adverse events of interest for HEMLIBRA. Visit the safety website: http://www.emipatientinfo.com/. Earlier this year, Genentech launched a similar site specifically for health care providers. In announcing the launch, Genentech stated “This website is meant to […]
Dear Addy, My local organization is hosting a few events this fall and I’d like to invite our U.S. Representative to attend. How do I send them an invitation? Signed, Active Constituent Dear Constituent, This is a timely question, as mid-term elections are a few months away and members of the House of Representatives and […]
The following is an excerpt from a press release from Genentech. Read the press release in its entirety here. Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced that pivotal data from the Phase III HAVEN 3 study, which evaluated HEMLIBRA® prophylaxis administered every week or every two weeks in adults and adolescents aged 12 years or […]
The following is an excerpt from a press release from Bayer. Read the press release in its entirety here. Bayer announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Jivi® for the routine prophylactic treatment of hemophilia A in previously-treated adults and adolescents 12 years of age or older. The initial recommended prophylactic regimen […]
Featured Stories: HFA, along with other patient groups, continues to argue against restrictive Medicaid eligibility policies. HFA has written before about a new federal policy that allows states to cut off Medicaid coverage for adults who don’t meet state work requirements. The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has so far approved work requirements […]
The Trump Administration issued a final rule on June 19, 2018 expanding association health plans. The rule’s stated aim is to “help Americans struggling to afford health coverage find new, more affordable options.” You can read more about the rule here. HFA and many other patient advocacy groups think the final rule takes the wrong tack. Association […]
Dear Addy, I recently attended an event and learned about submitting issues with my insurance to HFA’s Project CALLS. However, I still have some questions about how CALLS works and what happens when I submit an issue. Can you explain the process? Signed, CALLS Quandary Dear Quandary, HFA created an infographic to answer this very […]
Next week, my 15-year-old son with severe hemophilia A will go back to school. Normally at this point in the summer, I’ve done my due diligence by asking for his teachers’ names, ensured his schedule doesn’t have him running all over campus, and asking for a meeting with the powers that be to teach them […]
Sign up for E-mails, Dateline Magazine, and other ways to stay connected.
CONTACT HFA
999 N Capitol Street NE Suite 201
Washington, D.C. 20002
Phone: 202.675.6984
Toll Free:
Fax: 202.675.6983
Email: info@hemophiliafed.org
HELPFUL LINKS
FOLLOW HFA
CERTIFICATIONS
