Resources
Measure What Matters: LDL Cholesterol
71 million American adults have high cholesterol, which is a key risk factor for heart attacks. Despite advances in medicine, this number isn’t going down. That's because current U.S. guidelines do not measure toward a cholesterol goal. That needs to change.
Why Are Heart Patients Paying More Under Price Controls?
Despite price controls, prescription drug costs have gone up--especially for patients on Medicare. See how middlemen are distorting prices for America's seniors and hurting heart patients the most.
Heart Attack at 28: Tatum’s Story
Tatum Cushing suffered a heart attack at 28. To ensure patients like Tatum have access to the transformative therapies they need to manage chronic conditions, Congress must pass the MINI Act.
Step Therapy Puts Patients’ Heart Health at Risk
Heart patients don’t need extra “steps.” Reforming step therapy ensures heart patients don’t have to deal with another barrier between them and their care.
How Genetically Targeted Technologies Changed Ozzie’s Life
Patient advocate Ozzie Giglio was diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis, a rare disease that causes the heart muscles to stiffen. But thanks to new advances in genetically targeted technologies, Ozzie can live a longer, healthier life.
A MINI Act Could Be Big for Heart Patients
The MINI Act would allow more time for research, investment and infrastructure in the development of novel therapies like genetically targeted technologies for heart patients.
[Webinar] Will Patients Benefit from IRA’s Maximum Fair Price?
Listen to Robert Popovian, PharmD, Anne Sydor, PhD, and Ryan Gough as they discuss the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act's maximum fair price on patients.
Angie’s Struggle with Step Therapy
Angie Peterson was diagnosed with FH. Her doctor recommended one treatment - but her insurance forced her on another.
Giving Hypertension Patients New Treatment Options
People with hypertension need options, support and access to the treatment that works best for them.
Understanding Specialty Pharmacies
Patients living with cardiovascular conditions need tailored, quality care. That's where specialty pharmacies come in.
[Webinar] Genetically Targeted Technologies and the MINI Act
Listen to Michael Gibson, MS, MD, Chris Kelly and Ryan Gough as they discuss the need for ongoing innovation and how policy can encourage breakthrough treatments like genetically targeted technologies.