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GHLF releases report in response to ICER

GHLF fact checks a report recently issued by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER). The report reveals ICER’s close ties to the insurance industry, which undermines the objective role that ICER claims it plays in patients access to care.
The Folly of Targeting Big Pharma

The single biggest driving force for increased health-care spending in the U.S. is the rising cost of labor, not drugs. According to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and estimates by the Progressive Policy Institute’s Michael Mandel, total labor compensation at hospitals, doctors’ offices, ambulatory care facilities and nursing homes has risen by roughly $270 billion since 2007, including the amount paid to doctors and dentists who own their own practices.
Keep Facebook Free For Non-Profits

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Facebook recently changed its algorithm, which severely limits what people see in their newsfeed from pages they “like” – to as few as 1% of that page’s followers. This hurts non-profits that provide information, support and inspiration to people who want and need it. The only option is for non-profits to pay to promote posts, which is prohibitive. Thousands of non-profits, without much money, had dramatically improved their reach into worldwide communities, improving the environment, human rights, medical care, economic conditions and other critical issues that determine society’s quality-of-life.
Facebook, the company that is on track to make more than $2 billion in profits in 2014, is strangling this humanitarian effort in order to make a few more bucks. Tell Facebook to change its algorithm for non-profit organizations so that everyone can get the help they need.
Patient Perspectives on Medication Switching

The Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF), released the findings of a national survey of stabilized autoimmune patients that explored their perspectives on switching prescribed biological medicines.
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The 50-State Network

This nationwide network makes it easy for you to stay informed on impending state and national legislation affecting your healthcare—and offers you the chance to roll up your sleeves and get involved, shape the laws, and make a difference. Join and you’ll receive updates on legislation, and if there’s a pressing legislative issue where we need our voices heard, we’ll put the word out to the 50-State Network. We’ll connect you with other network members in your geographical region, and if you’re new to advocacy, we’ll show you how to speak with the media and contact your elected officials.
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FailFirstHurts

When your healthcare provider prescribes a drug or a device, the decision comes from knowing you, your current health, your good and bad history with drugs and devices, and an understanding of your personal needs and life issues. All this thought and caring is disregarded when your health insurance company overrules this decision and forces you to take a drug that may or may not work, and is based on profit not health. When this happens to you – and it happens to more than 70 percent of patients according to a GHLF survey – let us and your elected representatives know about it though FailFirstHurts.org
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HealthyBiologics

Biologic injections and infusions have changed the world for people with debilitating and deadly diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, cancer, MS and diabetes. HealthyBiologics.org tracks the availability of biologics as well as an exciting new group of drugs called "biosimilars" which could make the miracle of biologics available to more people through reduced cost. Learn about the potential impact that your state laws may have on your access to these and similar medicines, and share your story to help others understand just how important this issue is to our community.
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Meningitis is a quick killer that targets college students. A simple vaccination can prevent this deadly disease. Read more about how GHLF spokesperson Dr. Neal Raisman, PhD, a former college president who lost his son to Meningitis, is fighting to make the vaccine available. The problem right now is that a committee of the FDA has to release dosage guidelines before insurance companies will pay for it. Read More

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GHLF releases report in response to ICER

The Folly of Targeting Big Pharma

Keep Facebook Free For Non-Profits

What is Arthritis Power

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Don’t Fail First

A Community for Arthritis

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