Donna Peratino took the same pulmonary hypertension medication for seven years. Then her insurance company stopped covering the brand version, and her symptoms worsened. Find out how Peratino pushed her insurance to cover the version of the drug that works best for her.
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association welcomes health care professionals to the Washington, D.C., area this weekend for the PH Professional Network Symposium. We’re particularly excited to see everyone in person for the first time since 2019.
The third-quarter 2023 issue of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s member magazine explores Pathways to Hope – through new medications and more. The cover story examines three promising new pulmonary arterial hypertension treatments.
When Janessa Curnow was diagnosed with PH, she was inspired that her doctor had been treating some patients for 10 years. So she set a goal she didn’t know if she could keep. This summer, she met that goal: her 10th anniversary of living with PH.
The latest issue of Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension addresses how non-medical factors can influence PH care, such as social factors, diet and exercise, and caregiving. Advances is PHA’s quarterly peer-reviewed clinical journal.
The Harpp family of Indianapolis and Barb Linser of Cincinnati shared their supplemental oxygen challenges in Pathlight. Their stories are typical of those who don’t have access to the most appropriate type of oxygen for their needs. Supplemental oxygen is vital for many people with PH.
Everyone in the PHA community helps us fulfill our mission, including patients, caregivers and professionals. This summer, we received three awards for outstanding communications and marketing efforts, thanks to stories from patients, caregivers and health care professionals.
The first issue of Pathlight this year examines the state of PH. In the cover story, artist Suzanne Miller describes how she manages her PH through mind and body wellness. The issue also includes an in-depth look at new guidelines for PH treatment and diagnosis.
The Inflation Reduction Act provides cost-relief benefits to people with Medicare plans. Learn when changes will go into effect and how you might benefit from the law.
Chloe Merritt is still getting used to a low-sodium diet, lack of energy and a subcutaneous pump after her September 2022 diagnosis. The life-changing experience brought her closer to family and friends and led her to a new favorite food. See the Right Heart Blog post.
