John M. Clymer Executive Director National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention As Congress and the Trump Administration negotiate over the next COVID-19 legislative package, they have an opportunity to strengthen the nation’s response to the pandemic, blunt the health impact of COVID-19 and, at the same time, increase health …
National Forum and Partners Call on Congress and President to Expand Access to Care in COVID-19 Bill
EMBARGOED Until August 6, 2020, 12:30 pm EDT Contact: John M. Clymer Executive Director 202-903-7303 Patients, Consumers, the Underserved, Healthcare Providers and Public Health Call on Congress to Fix a Missing Link So Pharmacies Can Ramp Up COVID Testing and Prepare for Vaccinations Patient groups …
National Forum and Partners Urge Congress and Administration to Increase Patients’ Access to Healthcare, Team-Based Care
For release Tuesday, June 16, 2020, 12 pm EDT For information contact John M. Clymer, Executive Director, 202-903-7303 or john.clymer@nationalforum.org NATIONAL FORUM AND PARTNERS URGE CONGRESS AND ADMINISTRATION TO INCREASE PATIENTS’ ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, TEAM-BASED CARE Today, the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention and …
National Forum Statement about ICER’s Announced Assessment of New Cholesterol Medications
The National Forum released the following statement about the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s (ICER’s) announcement today that it will conduct value assessments of inclisiran and bempadoic acid, two new treatments for high cholesterol. The Value & Access Steering Committee (VASC), convened by the National Forum and representing …
COVID-19 and People with Heart Disease: 4.8.20 Update
Dear National Forum Members, Stakeholders, and Mayors in Move with the Mayor™, The National Forum continues to drill down to help you answer questions about people with heart disease and diabetes being at risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Two questions we’re hearing this week are Who should wear a face covering and when? and If …
COVID-19 and People with Heart Disease: 3.27.20 Update
Dear National Forum Members, Stakeholders, and Mayors in Move with the Mayor™, CDC this afternoon gave a briefing on people who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The briefer reported that, “Data clearly show people at older ages have higher risk.” This includes people over age 50, especially those over 65. Additionally, people …
CDC & CMS Announce Million Hearts® Executive Director
Dear National Forum Colleagues, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today the appointment of Laurence Sperling as the new Executive Director of Million Hearts®. Dr. Sperling is a world-renowned cardiologist and prevention advocate. He chaired the writing committee for …
Value & Access Steering Committee & Partners Comment on ICER Draft Evidence Report on Additive CVD Therapies
The National Forum submitted to the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) feedback from the Value & Access Steering Committee and partners on ICER’s Draft Evidence Report on Additive Cardiovascular Disease Therapies. The feedback reflects the consensus of Value & Access Steering Committee members and partners who represent …
National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Announces New Chair of Value & Access Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Announces New Chair of Value & Access Initiative WASHINGTON, DC, July 25, 2019 – The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention announced that Michael Cropp, MD, MBA, President & CEO of Independent Health will serve as the Chair of the …