Fast Facts: What Patients Should Know About Biologics
Medical innovation is revolutionizing the treatment of complex conditions, bringing new hope and possibilities to patients. At the forefront of this progress are biologics — innovative treatments that address a wide range of conditions. Understanding how biologics work can help patients make informed decisions about their treatment options and overall health. Read Fast Facts > […]
Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis with Polyneuropathy
Amyloidosis is a serious disease characterized by abnormal protein deposits in the body’s tissues and organs. Transthyretin amyloidosis, sometimes called ATTR amyloidosis, is caused by abnormal deposits of a specific protein – transthyretin. Read Fast Facts >>
Medicare Part D Changes: Frequently Asked Questions
Changes are coming to Medicare in 2025. An updated spending cap will be implemented to save patients money. In addition, Medicare patients with Part D prescriptions can enroll in a new program, the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which is aimed at making medications more affordable for patients. Read One-Pager >
Cardiac Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a disease characterized by deposition of abnormal protein in the body’s tissues and organs. It can manifest in many different signs and symptoms depending on where the deposits are located. Read Fast Facts >
Changes to Medicare Part D: A Patient’s Guide
Medicare patients in the Part D prescription drug program often face significant out-of-pocket costs early in the year while trying to meet their deductible. A new program, the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, will help make prescription drug costs more manageable for patients. Read One-Pager >
Genetically Targeted Technologies
As medical science advances, new treatments are redefining what’s possible for patients, their families and their health care providers. One example is genetically targeted technologies. These medications treat disease by targeting the proteins that cause it. Researchers are discovering that genetically targeted technologies can effectively treat both common diseases and rare conditions. Read Fast Facts
Increasing Vaccination Against COVID-19: Highlights from an Expert Roundtable Discussion
Ongoing vaccination against COVID-19 remains an important public health precaution. But many Americans don’t recognize that fact—or lack the ability to act on it. This was the conclusion of a group of experts from government, health care and the patient advocacy community that convened in Washington, DC in June 2024. Read Event Report […]
Fast Facts: Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression can place a heavy burden on new mothers. In the midst of caring for a newborn, mothers may experience intense bouts of depression and anxiety, amid an array of other harmful symptoms. Read Fast Facts
Fast Facts: Understanding Precision Medicine
Cancer patients have more treatment options than ever. Knowing which treatment provides the best chance at overcoming their disease or minimizing symptoms and side effects during treatment, however, can be a challenge. Precision medicine allows patients and providers to identify more targeted, effective treatments. Read Fast Facts
Fast Facts: Prescription Drug Affordability Boards
Lawmakers say that making medications more affordable to patients is a top priority. Yet some policy approaches overlook what matters most to patients and providers—and even make it more difficult for patients to access the treatment they need. One such approach is prescription drug affordability boards. Read Fast Facts
