FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2020 Contact: Jen Childress 515-422-4498 Washington State Leaders Lead by Example, Promote Flu Vaccination The COVID-19 pandemic has made getting our flu shots more important than ever. Tacoma, Wash., Mayor Victoria Woodards and Washington state Speaker of …
Election May Increase CV Events – National Forum Chief Scientific Advisor Co-Authors Startling New Study
National Forum Chief Scientific Advisor, Dr. Stephen Sidney, co-authored a startling new study showing a 62% increase in hospitalization rate for cardiovascular disease in Kaiser Permanente Southern California during the 2 days after the 2016 election. Based on the findings, stress management for all, and adherence to cardiovascular medications …
National Forum Releases Signature Report: Cutting Straight to the Heart: A pandemic lays bare the inequity of heart disease in America
Today, the National Forum unveiled the 2020 Signature Report: Cutting Straight to the Heart: A pandemic lays bare the inequity of heart disease in America, authored by Dr. Stephen Sidney. The report discusses the causes and consequences of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health and disparities. Neglected cardiovascular health & diseases costs …
Statement from National Forum Supports Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2020 Contact: John M. Clymer Executive Director 202-903-7303 Statement from National Forum Supports Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension Washington, D.C. – The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention (National Forum) commends Surgeon …
What Do Value & Access Really Mean? New Report Documents Changes in Stakeholder Perspectives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2020, 1:00 pm EDT Contact: John M. Clymer Executive Director 202-903-7303 What Do Value & Access Really Mean? New report documents changes in stakeholder perspectives and what the terms mean in 2020 Washington, D.C. – The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke …
Call to Expand Access to Tests, Vaccinations Grows Louder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2020, 1:00 pm EDT Contact: John M. Clymer Executive Director 202-903-7303 More Patient Groups Appeal to Congress to Fix Glitch So Americans Have Access to COVID and Flu Testing and Vaccinations Patient groups urging action in next COVID bill represent 200 million …
A Real Way to Strengthen the U.S. Response to COVID-19 That’s Ready to Roll
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 …
Value & Access Steering Committee & Partners Provide Consensus Feedback on ICER Draft Scope of High Cholesterol Treatments
The National Forum’s Value & Access Initiative Steering Committee and partners engaged in the value & access space provided consensus feedback on the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER)’s draft scope of the assessment of the comparative clinical effectiveness and value of inclisiran (Novartis) and bempedoic acid (Nexletol™, …