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Check Out New Online Courses for PH Professionals

2023-06-16T07:58:15-04:00June 16th, 2023|

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association recently released three new virtual courses for health care professionals. The new PHA Online University courses address interstitial lung disease-related pulmonary hypertension and new diagnosis and treatment guidelines. Professionals can earn two continuing education credits for taking all three courses.

Coming Soon: PHA 2024 Theme Contest

2023-06-08T10:16:54-04:00June 6th, 2023|

Start brainstorming ideas for the PHA 2024 theme. Our theme contest kickoff is right around the corner for PHA 2024 International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions. Starting June 22, you can submit theme ideas and help set the tone for PHA 2024. The winner will receive unlimited bragging rights, a $25 Amazon gift card, PHA swag and a free one-year individual Pulmonary Hypertension Association membership.

Advocates Make an Impact With World PH Day Legislative Visits

2023-06-08T10:28:41-04:00June 6th, 2023|

Pulmonary hypertension advocates met with congressional offices in May to request support for health care reforms. The advocates urged legislators to cosponsor the Safe Step and the H.E.L.P. Copays acts. They also discussed the need for supplemental oxygen access reform. Find out which senator signed on to the Safe Step Act a few days after hearing from a PHA advocate.

PHA Comments on ICER Review of Sotatercept

2023-06-08T10:21:10-04:00June 6th, 2023|

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association recently asked the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review to modify its draft document about sotatercept for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PHA seeks changes to language about medication side effects, supplemental oxygen access and sotatercept’s unique characteristics to potentially treat PAH.

Help Us Learn About People with PH and HHT

2023-06-08T10:18:17-04:00June 6th, 2023|

During HHT Awareness Month, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association joins Cure HHT to raise awareness of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, a condition that can cause pulmonary hypertension. We need your help to help educate others about PH and HHT. If you have HHT-related pulmonary arterial hypertension or want to understand your risks, complete our brief survey.

Support Group Leaders Enhance Skills at Training Workshop

2023-06-08T10:19:07-04:00June 6th, 2023|

Support group leaders from California and Arizona participated in the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s most recent Support Group Leader Training Institute. The May 7 event in San Diego featured interactive activities to enhance participants’ skills in planning, promoting, hosting and managing support group meetings.

Advocacy Pays Off Now That Full Senate Will Consider Safe Step Act

2023-05-25T10:39:32-04:00May 24th, 2023|

Thanks to Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) advocacy efforts, the Safe Step Act moves to the full Senate floor for the first time. “This is a huge step in the legislative process. While there is more work before this bill becomes law, PHA celebrates this milestone achievement,” says PHA President and CEO Matt Granato.

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