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IntroductionPayers employ health care utilization–management strategies, including prior authorization (PA), to limit costs and promote evidence-based, guideline-concordant care. However, PA may be inconsistently applied and associated with patient confusion and frustration.1-3 Patient engagement in PA processes can add to administrative burden and may be associated with adverse…
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CONFERENCE AGENDA - November 7, 20268:00 - 2:45 (Central Time Zone)
Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic Anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is…
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Shane Pope talks about living with PNH, or Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemglobinuria, in this recorded conversation with Leigh Clark. Listen or read the transcript below.
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Shaquilla Gordon explains her journey with the
bone marrow failure
bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Bone marrow failure can be acquired (begin any time in life) or can be……
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Saturday, October 24, 2026Conference Co-ChairsUma Borate, MBBSAlice Mims, MDAplastic Anemia/PNH Agenda 7:30 - 8:15 Breakfast and Registration8:15 - 8:45 Welcome 8:45 - 9:15
Bone Marrow Failure
Bone Marrow Failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are…
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Patients with
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
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paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria…
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CONFERENCE LOCATION:Heldrich Hotel 10 Livingston AvenueNew Brunswick, NJ 08901Parking: Complimentary hotel valet parking CONFERENCE AGENDA
Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic Anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek…
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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria:
(par-uk-SIZ-muhl nok-TURN-uhl hee-muh-gloe-buh-NYOOR-ee-uh) A rare and serious blood disease that causes red blood cells to break apart. Paroxysmal means sudden and irregular. Nocturnal means at night. Hemoglobinuria means hemoglobin in the urine. Hemoglobin is the red part of red blood cells.…
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Session Recordings Available:
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Here are links to the conference sessions from the 2025 Kansas City Patient and Family Conference:
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DEADLINE MAY 8Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) are circulating a bipartisan letter to the Senate in support of increased funding for the Department of Defense’s medical research accounts, including CDMRP and BMFRP.You can help by asking Your Senators to Sign the LetterSenators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) are circulating a…
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Meet Evan. In a recent conversation with the
Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic Anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
and MDS…
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Evan biked daily. He had no symptoms. The diagnosis was fast, but surprising. Evan shares his remarkable story in this episode.
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Data from APPULSE-PNH may support oral
iptacopan
iptacopan:
FABHALTA, a complement factor B inhibitor, is the first oral medication approved to treat adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December 2023. Fabhalta is taken twice a day in a capsule form.
What is FABHALTA?
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