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Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
What if every health care visit becomes an opportunity for prevention?
At the National Forum's 2026 Annual Meeting on Oct. 29, Mark McClellan, MD, PhD (Duke University), and Michael W. Cropp, MD, MBA (Independent Health Association) will explore how health systems can make prevention a routine part of patient care.
From early detection to reducing cardiovascular risk, this session will highlight opportunities to strengthen prevention across health care settings.
Join us for Unleashing Prevention's Power: Improving Americans' Heart, Kidney, Metabolic, and Brain Health.
📅 Oct. 29 | 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET
🔗 Register now: natforum.org/2026-annual-mee…
PFCD's @KennethThorpe will be joining the @FLChamberFDN this week for "An Urgent Focus: Future of Alzheimer's for Florida's Aging Workforce" #ASAPAct #Fight4Health #futureoffloridaforum #F3
"Lawmakers are not the only ones who recognize that the health insurance system is fundamentally unsustainable — and that without reform, it will keep blocking Americans from getting the care they need to stay healthy and prevent costly future complications." - former Rep. @michaelcburgess - READ: nationalreview.com/2026/10/i…
"Corporate insurers should not be at the forefront of patient care. Delays and denials put patients' health at risk. And they often lead to preventable complications and higher long-term spending." - former @RepLarryBucshon and Gov. Howard Dean - READ: yahoo.com/news/politics/arti…
National security and patient access should not be competing priorities. We urge Treasury to carefully consider the implications of these proposed restrictions for the millions of Americans living with chronic conditions: fightchronicdisease.org/post…
Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
Reminder: FDA is holding a hybrid meeting on Oct. 28 from 1-5 pm ET to seek input on its Rare Disease Framework Initiative reimagining the agency’s approach to rare disease drug development. Find out how to register: fda.gov/news-events/fda-meet…
Effective health care policy must evaluate prevention, medication, physician services, home care, and hospitalization holistically. Focusing on one slice of costs, such as the international reference pricing models Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) and Guarding US Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs (GUARD) currently under consideration, does nothing to address systemic issues contributing to costly untreated disease. - @KennethThorpe & @kjacny
Reducing health care spending and improving population health needs a comprehensive approach to replace the current fragmented silo-based approaches. | Forefront
Kirsten Axelsen | @DLA_Piper
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An earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis can mean more time to plan and pursue treatment. Congress must pass the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act so Medicare can cover new screening tools. Read more from @KennethThorpe in @InsideSourcesDC: dcjournal.com/alzheimers-pat… #Fight4Health #EndAlz #ASAPAct
A brighter future for Alzheimer's is within reach. PFCD encourages continued support and progress for the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act to help people living with Alzheimer’s: bit.ly/pfcdalz-ASAPAct #Fight4Health #EndAlz #ASAPAct
Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
ICYMI #ASAPAct is advancing with strong bipartisan & public support. Hear from @alzassociation, @CaregiverAction, @NationalGrange, and @PFCD on why earlier Alzheimer’s detection is critical. pfcdalz.org/post/advocates-a…
Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
FDA is transforming rare disease drug approvals. The new Rare Disease Framework Initiative will work to give patients more voice, give developers more clarity, and eliminate surprises in the regulatory process. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
As advances in Alzheimer's detection and treatment create new opportunities, ensuring patients have access to appropriate diagnostic tools and timely evaluation is increasingly important. An accurate and timely Alzheimer's diagnosis is an important first step toward understanding the disease, exploring care options, and planning for the future. Hear more from Dr. Cara Leahy, the Director for Cognitive Disorders at Memorial Healthcare and practices at the renowned Memorial Healthcare Institute for Neuroscience: youtu.be/P-KZp4CcgzM #Fight4Health #EndAlz #ASAPAct
As many as half of the over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's are not diagnosed. That's millions of people who could benefit from early detection – and millions more as these tests are showing promise to detect the disease even before symptoms present. Hear more from @ALZIMPACT's @RobertEgge: youtu.be/KupIpBYYNyw #Fight4Health #EndAlz #ASAPAct
In rural America, an Alzheimer's diagnosis comes with an added burden: fewer specialists, fewer resources, and fewer opportunities to detect the disease early enough to make a difference. And in a disease where time matters, that gap matters. Hear more from @NationalGrange's Burton Eller: youtu.be/v9MmUb5XCTo #Fight4Health #EndAlz #ASAPAct
There are 90 million family caregivers in the U.S. and for many of them, an Alzheimer's diagnosis arrives too late to unlock the full range of available tools. No diagnosis - or late diagnosis – robs families of the ability to consider treatment, make lifestyle changes that may slow progression, enroll in clinical trials, and plan ahead. Hear more from @CaregiverAction's @MarvellAdams: youtu.be/3tmAtR24c74 #Fight4Health #EndAlz #ASAPAct
Earlier Alzheimer's detection leads to earlier action - treatment, planning and ultimately, better outcomes. But earlier detection is only possible if we clear the path - under current law, Medicare cannot cover any Alzheimer’s blood test for individuals without symptoms – even when @FDA approved. #ASAPAct is a concrete, bipartisan, ready-to-pass solution. pfcdalz.org/post/advocates-a…
"We’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for the patient-provider relationship to guide and determine the right care. And that’s why we’re so alarmed that nearly half of Americans now report that their health insurers have delayed or denied coverage for a doctor-recommended treatment within the past two years." @RepLarryBucshon & Howard Dean READ: salon.com/2026/10/08/a-healt…
New research from @USCSchaeffer suggests that investments in early detection could help ensure that patients start treatments when they’re more likely to provide the greatest benefit to patients and society - schaeffer.usc.edu/research/e…. Policies like @VernBuchanan's #ASAPAct support earlier access and better outcomes for millions of Americans navigating Alzheimer's disease. #Fight4Health
