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January 2018 – Action Update
National Forum member news, updates and events - action update …
Value & Access Steering Committee & Partners Comment on ICER New Evidence Update (Economic Portion)
A summary of feedback from the National Forum's Value & Access Initiative Steering Committee and partners engaged in the value & access space on the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER)'s September 11th Evolocumab for Treatment of High Cholesterol: Effectiveness and Value- New Evidence Update (economic portion) View the …
Million Hearts® Announces 2017 Hypertension Control Champions
Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to share the news that the 2017 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champions have been selected. This year, we are recognizing 24 Champions from across the United States. Together, these dedicated professionals cared for more than 1.2 million adults and achieved blood pressure control for, on average, more …
The National Forum Awards Winners for Exceptional Contributions to Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
2017 National Forum Awards The National Forum annually recognizes individuals and organizations who have made exceptional contributions to heart disease and stroke prevention. National Forum Heart Healthy Stroke Free Awards Presented to an individual and a …
Wrong Direction: Troubling Trends in the Rate of U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Deaths – A National Forum Report
Cardiovascular disease deaths on wrong track WASHINGTON — A new report out today from the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention calls attention to the startling increase in heart disease deaths, after decades of steady decline. The report, titled “Wrong Direction: Troubling Trends in the Rate of U.S. Cardiovascular Disease …
CDC Webinar on Evidence-based, Cost-saving ways to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes
One proven way to prevent cardiovascular disease and diabetes is to involve Community Health Workers (CHWs) in care giving. On Wednesday, September 20, partners gathered to learn more about engaging CHWs to improve health. The evidence is strong. The Community Guide—the Gold Standard for evidence-based approaches to prevent disease and injury in …
New report: Medication adherence plays critical role in heart disease disparities among blacks
Not taking prescribed medicine plays critical role in blood pressure and heart disease disparities, according to new report from FDA and National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Authors find non-adherence to be a ‘driving force’ behind racial/ethnic disparities in cardiovascular disease, suggest strategies to address problem The …
CDC’s Vital Signs report finds the decline in stroke related deaths has stalled.
CDC reported key findings: After decades of decline, the progress in preventing stroke deaths has slowed. Blacks continue to have the highest stroke death rates among all races/ethnicities. Stroke death rates increased among Hispanics by 6 percent each year from 2013-2015. The decline in stroke death rates slowed in 38 states (about …
Value & Access Steering Committee Comments on ICER New Evidence Update
A summary of feedback from the National Forum's Value & Access Initiative Steering Committee and partners engaged in the value & access space on the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER)'s June 13th PCSK9 Inhibitors for High Cholesterol - New Evidence Update (clinical portion). August 11, 2017 Mr. Matt …