Statement of John M. Clymer Executive Director, National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ First Biannual 2023 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Public Meeting May 31, 2023 Re: Self-Measured Blood Pressure Devices – IHC221222X2AHC Good morning. I am John …
National Forum Urges CMS to Classify Self-Measured Blood Pressure Devices as Durable Medical Equipment
Statement to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) First Biannual 2023 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Public Meeting May 31, 2023 Re: Self-Measured Blood Pressure Devices – IHC221222X2AHC The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention supports the American Heart Association (AHA) and …
Dr. Sidney Begins His Next Chapter
The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention honors Stephen Sidney’s distinguished career at Kaiser Permanente, from which he retired yesterday as director of research clinics. Dr. Sidney’s research has illuminated opportunities to improve cardiovascular health for all. His work has expanded and deepened medicine, public …
Biden Appoints Benjamin to White House Post
The National Forum congratulates Stephen Benjamin on his appointment today by President Biden as presidential Senior Advisor and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Benjamin was an active participant in Move with the Mayor™ and a member of the National Forum’s Advisory Leadership Council. “Steve Benjamin’s strategic advice …
National Forum Statement about U.S. District Court Verdict on Braidwood v Becerra (formerly Kelley v. Becerra)
U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor will soon rule on a case, Braidwood v Becerra, with major implications for population health. A ruling for the plaintiffs would set the stage for preventive care to become less affordable for millions of Americans and reverse progress in population health outcomes. It would disproportionally impact Americans …
Value & Access Collaboration Submits Comments to FTC on PBM Business Practices
The Value & Access Collaboration, convened by the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention, responded to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s Request for Information about how large, vertically integrated pharmacy benefits managers’ (PBMs’) business practices affect consumers’ access to healthcare. Twenty-one organizations …
National Forum Chair urges ACIP: Boost vaccination, cut disparities
National Forum Chair, Warren A. Jones, calls on Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to guide research, availability and equity of influenza vaccines. Influenza vaccination is a proven strategy to prevent cardiovascular events associated with influenza. …
U.S. Conference of Mayors Urges Mayors to Use Move with the Mayor to Improve Health, Strengthen Resilience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2022 Contact: John M. Clymer Executive Director 202-903-7303 The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) today urged the nation’s mayors to use the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention’s Move with the Mayor™ (MWTM) program to improve mental and physical health and strengthen individual …
Know Your Numbers/Connect with Your Healthcare Team Awareness Campaign Launched Copy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2022 Contact: John M. Clymer Executive Director 202-903-7303 To reverse the rise in people missing routine medical care, the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention and 18 other organizations are launching a campaign to urge people to see their healthcare team in 2022 and “know your …