PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION NEWS
New Pathlight Honors PH Heroes
The latest issue of Pathlight magazine celebrates pulmonary hypertension heroes. As National Volunteer Month approaches, PHA acknowledges the people who make this organization a success. This issue also includes articles about imaging innovations, managing medication side effects and swimming with subcutaneous therapy.
San Antonio Support Group Leader Finds Community Through PHA
Over the past 24 years, Sophia Esteves of San Antonio has found strength and community through the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. Last year, PHA named Esteves its 2024 Outstanding Support Group Leader. Esteves shares her story as the face of PHA’s spring fundraising campaign and in the upcoming issue of Pathlight magazine.
PHA Advocacy Improves Therapy Access in Arizona
Thanks to Pulmonary Hypertension Association advocacy, Arizona reduced some step therapy requirements. Medicaid beneficiaries now have to try only two preferred PH mediations instead of three under the state’s strict coverage rules.
Support Groups in the COVID Era: ‘Keeping Sane During a Scary Time’
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most Pulmonary Hypertension Association support group meetings took place in person. So PHA and its volunteer leaders came up with ways to meet via computer, and many groups still offer that option.
PHA Grants Now Require Letters of Intent
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association has streamlined its research grant selection process. It now requires all grant applicants to submit letters of intent before they apply. The new process identifies promising research proposals early and will speed up the review process. Applicants will receive feedback earlier so they can refine their proposals.
PHA Accredits 3 New PH Care Centers
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association welcomes three new institutions to its network of accredited PH Care Centers.
New Challenges Threaten Care Access Since Pandemic
Five years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic, new challenges threaten access to affordable health care, critical research and the wellbeing of the PH community. During these unsettling times, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association continues to advocate for policies that guarantee access to quality care.
New Pathlight Honors PH Heroes
The latest issue of Pathlight magazine celebrates pulmonary hypertension heroes. As National Volunteer Month approaches, PHA acknowledges the people who make this organization a success. This issue also includes articles about imaging innovations, managing medication side effects and swimming with subcutaneous therapy.
PHA Advocacy Improves Therapy Access in Arizona
Thanks to Pulmonary Hypertension Association advocacy, Arizona reduced some step therapy requirements. Medicaid beneficiaries now have to try only two preferred PH mediations instead of three under the state’s strict coverage rules.
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