National challenge places special focus on veterans and older adults Fifty-five mayors across the country are launching the 2026 Move with the Mayor® (MWTM) Spring Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge today. The monthlong initiative, which coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month, invites residents to improve their mental health …
National Forum Director of Programs Addresses CMS on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation, Patient-Focused Town Hall for Trulicity
On behalf of the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, Director of Programs Jen Childress presented comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) during a town hall on Medicare drug price negotiation. Her remarks focused on Trulicity (dulaglutide) and its importance for Medicare beneficiaries living with type …
National Forum Supports Proposed CMS Quality Measure to Strengthen LDL-C Monitoring and Management
The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention submitted formal comments to the Partnership for Quality Measurement’s Pre-Rulemaking Measure Review Clinician Committee in support of a proposed quality measure on Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) monitoring and management for patients with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular …
Protect Access to Phosphate-Lowering Therapies
The American Pharmacists Association, Association of Black Cardiologists, and National Medical Association joined the National Forum in urging New York Gov. Hochul to pause the state's plan to shift all oral-only phosphate-lowering therapies to the Medicaid Ambulatory Patient Group bundled payment model on January 1, 2026. We are concerned that …
Medicare Part D 2026: What Caregivers Should Know Before Dec. 7
For caregivers, helping a loved one review their Medicare prescription coverage is one of the most practical ways to support their health. With major changes coming to Medicare Part D in 2026, this year’s open enrollment period — Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 — is especially important. Medicare Part D helps older adults afford the medications they rely …
Medicare Part D Updates for 2026: What You Should Know Before Dec. 7
Each year, Medicare beneficiaries can choose a new prescription drug plan during the open enrollment period. For 2026 coverage, open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and this year brings meaningful updates that may change what you pay for your medications. Medicare Part D provides prescription coverage to more than 54 million …
Organizations, Clinicians, and Policy Leaders Honored at National Forum’s 2025 Annual Meeting
For Immediate Release November 14, 2025 Media Contact Whitney Webber, Event and Communication Manager 316-393-9553 whitney.webber.ic@nationalforum.org Organizations, Clinicians, and Policy Leaders Honored at National Forum's 2025 Annual Meeting The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention honored six individuals and two …
Mayors Host Over 100 Events During Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge
Mayors nationwide hosted over 100 events this spring to raise awareness about the vital role of social connection and active living in promoting mental and physical health. Over the monthlong Move with the Mayor® (MWTM) Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge, 50 mayors led their communities in activities that encouraged daily movement …
National Forum Comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Draft Guidance
National Forum urges CMS to ensure that payers do not reduce access to price-negotiated, evidence-based medications that are helping Medicare beneficiaries manage heart disease and stroke risk factors and conditions. Read our comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Draft Guidance. …
