The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention (National Forum) honored four individuals and two organizations for exceptional contributions to cardiovascular health improvement. The awards were presented at the 22nd National Forum Annual Meeting which drew 241 thought- and change-leaders from 163 organizations. The National Forum …
National Forum ED Addresses CMS on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Patient-Focused Listening Session for Eliquis
Today, on behalf of the National Forum, Executive Director John Clymer presented comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Listening Session on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation for Eliquis. Clymer urged CMS to ensure the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: • supports evidence-based strategies for appropriate care, and protects …
MWTM Spring Newsletter – May 26, 2023 – Benefits of Physical Activity Resources & Grant Opportunities!
MWTM Spring Newsletter May 26th, 2023 The countdown is on! The Spring Challenge comes to a close in 5 days. This Challenge period has been chock-full of varied events. Make sure to keep the energy up and end this spring session with a bang! United States Conference of Mayors Mayors: Opportunity to Co-Sponsor USCM Resolution MWTM Mayor, …
MWTM Spring Newsletter – May 19, 2023 – Partners, Communications & More!
MWTM Spring Newsletter May 19th, 2023 There’s only a week and a half left in the Spring Challenge. We have been watching your posts on social media, and we know you are moving your way! Check out the City Partners section of this email for ideas on connecting with local partners and the City Highlights for event ideas to close out (or …
MWTM Spring Newsletter – April 26, 2023 – Spring Challenge 2023 – Announcement Toolkit and FAQ
MWTM Spring Newsletter April 26th, 2023 The MWTM Spring Physical Activity Challenge is off to a great start! Please let us know if you’ve got your event(s) set up for the spring! To help you launch your Spring Challenge, we are partnering with Live to the Beat! The “Live to the Beat” campaign is led by CDC Foundation to help fuel the …
National Forum Releases its ’21-’22 Strategic Plan
The National Forum’s 2021-22 Strategic Plan sets a new vision of people throughout society living heart-healthy, stroke-free lives supported by goals and approaches that draw upon the organization’s strengths as a catalyst for collaboration. It sharpens the National Forum’s new mission to achieve health equity and optimize cardiovascular health and …
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 …
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 …
National Forum 2019 Annual Business Meeting Agenda Posted
Annual Business Meeting Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Barbara Jordan Conference Center Kaiser Family Foundation, 1330 G Street, NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC Agenda Welcome and Introductions Roll Call Approve 2018 Meeting Minutes Executive Director’s Report Corporate Operations & Finance Report Governance Report The …
