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PHA News is the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s biweekly digital newsletter. Find up-to-date news, first person stories, event listings and information about PHA resources people with pulmonary hypertension, caregivers, health care professionals and supporters.

Insurers Must Apply Copay Assistance Toward Your Health Care Costs

2024-02-29T11:57:26-05:00February 23rd, 2024|

Insurance companies must now count copay assistance toward deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. Health and Human Services recently stopped fighting a 2020 federal court ruling that prevents insurance companies from shifting health care costs on patients through copay accumulators. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association has worked for years to end copay accumulators, which allowed insurance companies to profit from copay assistance without reducing patients’ financial burdens.

Get in Rhythm with American Heart Month

2024-02-01T10:39:03-05:00January 29th, 2024|

For those with pulmonary hypertension, paying close attention to your cardiovascular health can be vital to longevity. Up to 60% of people with PH can attribute their condition to left heart disease, and nearly 10% of people diagnosed with congenital heart disease will develop PH. This month is a good time to make smart choices for your long-term health.

Discover New Estate-Planning Tool

2024-02-01T10:39:36-05:00January 29th, 2024|

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association has a new resource called FreeWill to help you arrange your future and support the people and causes closest to your heart. The online tool guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, free and takes about 20 minutes to complete.

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