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Infants fighting for their lives shouldn’t also have to fight insurance barriers to get optimal nutrition. Learn more during #NationalNutritionMonth: bit.ly/46Dw7Of

March is #AmyloidosisAwarenessMonth! This month offers an opportunity to spotlight this rare disease and those patients who struggle to obtain diagnosis and treatment. Read more: healthpolicytoday.org/2026/03/26/amy…

Extremely low birth weight infants need the very best nutrition to help them grow. Luckily, parents have neonatal experts to help them understand the full range of options for their baby. Learn more during #NationalNutritionMonth: bit.ly/4fSzvHn

With greater awareness and a proactive approach, patients can successfully manage gout, kidney disease – or even both. Learn more during #KidneyMonth:

Kidney disease alone is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and one study reports that people with gout are about 80% more likely to die from kidney disease. Take some time this #NationalKidneyMonth to learn more: bit.ly/4u8ZIZQ

Delivery methods for #Parkinsons medications include: 🔹 Oral 🔹 Injected 🔹 Inhaled 🔹 Intestinally infused Learn more during #BrainAwarenessWeek: bit.ly/4kClQXM

Autoimmune diseases affect 50 million Americans. Access to treatment still lags behind innovation. Learn more during #AutoimmuneAwarenessMonth: healthpolicytoday.org/2026/03/18/aut…

Every year an estimated 35 million people die from kidney disease-related complications. Without timely diagnosis and treatment, this number could continue to rise. Learn more during #KidneyMonth: healthpolicytoday.org/2023/03/09/ear…

Affecting 6 million Americans, #Alzheimers disease permanently alters families and communities across the United States. Read more this #BrainAwarenessWeek: bit.ly/4cIHm8f

@CMSGov is advancing the BALANCE model to expand affordable access to GLP-1 medications and obesity care for Medicare beneficiaries. But there’s not much time left! Medicare Part D plans have to apply to participate by April 20, 2026. cms.gov/priorities/inn…

The BALANCE model will expand access to obesity medications for Medicaid beneficiaries, helping improve health outcomes through more affordable, evidence-based treatment. State Medicaid agencies can apply by July 31, 2026 to participate in the model. cms.gov/priorities/inn…

Timely access to treatments is crucial for respiratory patients. But prior authorization often gets in the way. Learn more: bit.ly/3yNRDlu

#DYK? #FA is a rare genetic condition that impacts roughly 15,000 patients globally. Read more during #BrainAwarenessWeek: bit.ly/40L9wLP

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. Learn more about #GTT: bit.ly/4dQ8Cmn

📣 Celebrating 20 years of patient-centered advocacy, the Alliance for Patient Access has a new digital home! 📣 #AfPA20 Explore AfPA's mission, action center, resources and more at allianceforpatientaccess.org

Thank you Rep. @VernBuchanan for your leadership in supporting earlier diagnosis for Alzheimer's disease through the #ASAPAct!

Patients & providers should work together to find optimal treatment for their rheumatoid arthritis and obesity symptoms. Learn more: bit.ly/47NR7B5

In February, President Trump signed a funding package ending a partial government shutdown. AfPA was excited to see a number of key health policies that have been pursued by patients, clinicians and advocates for years. Learn more: healthpolicytoday.org/2026/03/10/con…

Preterm birth often ends in infant mortality. New bills aim to change that. Read more: healthpolicytoday.org/2026/03/09/pre…

March is #EssentialTremor Awareness Month. Everyone with essential tremor should have access to the treatment, or combination of treatments, that works best for them. Learn more: bit.ly/4bms5L8 #ETAwareness26 #EssentialTremor