The Headache & Migraine Policy Forum

April is #NationalMinorityHealth Month! #DYK? More than half a million American Indians & Alaskan Natives who receive care under the Indian Health Service experience #migraine or severe #headache attacks. Learn more: bit.ly/4lrA9Pg

It's #PatientAccessWeek, a time to raise awareness for better care, treatment and access for patients. Learn more about the benefits of access to #migraine treatment devices: bit.ly/3Lyq0Qe

"It's the leading cause of disability for women ages 18 to 50." Hear from Fred Cohen, MD, as he speaks about the effect #migraine has on women. Watch to learn more: bit.ly/4v0YWyw

More than 40 million Americans live with #headache disorders, yet many still struggle to receive timely diagnoses, access specialists or afford effective treatments. Read more in HMPF's blog: headachemigraineforum.org/news/key-takea…

Patients need access to the combination of treatments that work for their #migraines. Learn more about the benefits of #CombinationTherapy: bit.ly/3tgC7bE

40 million Americas are living with #migraine. Watch to learn more on how attack-based care can help with better management of migraine: bit.ly/4gV7BL9

#DYK? Severe #migraine attacks carry a disability weight similar to that of: 🟢 Quadriplegia 🟢 Dementia 🟢 Active psychosis Learn more: bit.ly/42aPaxh

#Throwback to the 2026 HMPF Capitol Hill Policy Forum that was co-hosted with @AHDAorg! HMPF’s Hannah Krauss interviewed doctors and advocates to better understand patient-centered care for those living with #migraine. Watch video: bit.ly/477Bq8X

Over 40 million Americans live with #headache disorders, yet many struggle to receive timely diagnoses or afford effective treatments. Advocates, clinicians and policymakers gathered to discuss these challenges at the 10th Capitol Hill Policy Forum: headachemigraineforum.org/news/key-takea…

#Migraine shouldn’t stop women from succeeding in the workplace. Learn more: bit.ly/459447i

#DYK? #PayerBlocking drives higher medical utilization. Read more: healthpolicytoday.org/2026/02/09/pay…

#DYK? #Migraine, which disproportionately affects women, is among the most disabling yet underfunded conditions. Read more: healthpolicytoday.org/2024/12/16/an-…

Adding questions about #mirgaine to the well-women screening can help more women access care and treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/43Z9zGA

The benefits of early detection for women living with #migraine include: 🟢 Improving treatment 🟢 Improving quality of life 🟢 Reducing long-term health burdens Learn more: bit.ly/4px47lL

By “unblocking” effective treatments and making them more accessible to people living with chronic #migraine, payers can help lower overall health care spending while improving patient outcomes, workforce productivity and quality of life. Read more: healthpolicytoday.org/2026/02/09/pay…

A #migraine management program can benefit both a company and employees by: 🟩 Reducing costs due to absenteeism 🟩 Increasing employer return on investment 🟩 Adding time for personal & social life Learn more: bit.ly/4kQa9gJ

#PayerBlocking are forms of insurance requirements and restrictions such as #StepTherapy and #PriorAuthorization that can delay or deny access to branded acute and preventive migraine medications. Learn more: bit.ly/4s5OmUU

Living with #migraine is a spectrum. Some people have a few headache days each month, while some people have many. Learn more: bit.ly/450S9c0

#DYK? #PayerBlocking affects approximately 1 in 5 patients and is more common among patients with lower income and education. Learn more: bit.ly/4s5OmUU

Headache pain isn’t the only symptom of a #migraine attack. Some symptoms may include: 🟢 Nausea 🟢 Gastric stasis 🟢 Bloating Learn more: bit.ly/476j3Qw