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NHIF: Supporting home infusion

The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) invests in and performs research as well as recognizes and supports outstanding home infusion professionals and their work.
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NHIA strongly opposes CMS’s proposed HCPCS coding and billing unit changes for immune globulin products, arguing that the changes would create significant administrative, operational, reimbursement, and patient care challenges without providing meaningful clinical or financial benefit.
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The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) welcomes the 2026-2027 Board of Directors.
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Last week concluded the 2026 National Home Infusion Association Annual Conference (NHIA 2026), which convened the largest gathering dedicated to the home and alternate site infusion industry in Denver, Colorado.
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The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) and Melinta Therapeutics, LLC (Melinta), a commercial-stage company providing innovative therapies for acute and life-threatening illnesses, are pleased to announce the addition of Melinta to NHIA’s Future of Infusion Advisory Council (FIAC).
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The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) announces the winner and honorable mention for its Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award for 2026.
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The National Home Infusion Association has announced the finalists for its 2026 Exhibitor Innovation Award. The award recognizes groundbreaking products or services that advance the home and alternate site infusion industry.
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The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is pleased to announce the 2026 Fellow Program (FNHIA) cohort, made up of highly accomplished home and alternate site infusion professionals.
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The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) is proud to announce Barbara Petroff, MS, RPh, BCSCP, CAC, CSPP, IgCP, FNHIA, FASHP as the recipient of the 2026 Women in Leadership Award.
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The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce that Melissa Leone, RN, BSN, FNHIA has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award.
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The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce its 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Board members serve 3-year terms as representatives for their NHIA member organization.
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The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is releasing Infusion Industry Trends, the latest assessment of the home and alternate site infusion industry’s market position. Based on claims data from a 3-year timeframe, this focused analysis shows how the industry is evolving across therapy categories and payor environments.
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The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) announces the finalists for its Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award for 2026. The authors of the following 4 poster abstracts will present an overview of their research project and summarize their findings during a special clinical webinar and a panel of judges will select the award recipient.
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The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) has received clarification from CMS regarding enrollment options for home infusion pharmacies under the current nationwide DMEPOS enrollment moratorium.
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The 2026 government funding for Health and Human Services that passed the House of Representatives today includes a change to the qualifying criteria for drugs under Medicare’s home infusion benefit that may expand access to certain health care provider-administered drugs if an infusion pump is required for administration. Passage of H.R. 4993, the Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act, reflects Congress’ recognition of the strong patient interest—including among individuals with rare diseases—in home infusion access.
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National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) President and CEO Connie Sullivan testified today before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health in support of the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (H.R. 2172). The hearing marked a major milestone for the legislation, with Members from both parties emphasizing the need to strengthen Medicare and remove barriers that keep seniors from receiving clinically appropriate infusion care at home.

NHIA Members Hold 130+ Congressional Meetings in Support of the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) today held its annual Advocacy in Action Day, during which association members and patients met with Members of Congress and their staff to advocate for a fix to the Medicare home infusion coverage gap. Over the course of the event, NHIA members held more than 130 meetings in support of the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (H.R. 2172 / S. 1058).

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NHIA Comments on Proposed EIP LCD

NHIA submitted comments to the DME MAC medical directors regarding their proposed local coverage determination (LCD) for external infusion pumps (EIPs). DL33794 would expand Medicare Part B coverage for blinatumomab (Blimcyto®, Amgen) for certain indications.

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Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2025 (H.R. 4993) Bill Summary

The Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act (H.R. 5397) was first introduced in the House of Representatives in September of 2023, and re-introduced on August 19, 2025 by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). The bill mirrors a 2020 proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to modify the DMEPOS external infusion pump benefit.

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NHIA Releases White Paper on Home Parenteral Nutrition Cost Trends

The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) has released a white paper examining the economic challenges facing home parenteral nutrition (HPN) services. The report, “Ensuring Sustainable Access to Home Parenteral Nutrition (PN): The Cost Crisis and Path Forward,” documents cost trends and reimbursement patterns affecting this therapy.

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HHS Secretary Kennedy Supports Home Infusion at House E&C Hearing

NHIA applauds Secretary Kennedy’s recent statement in support of improving access to home infusion services for Medicare beneficiaries. We agree with his sentiment that commonsense reforms to Medicare – like home infusion – will save taxpayer dollars while improving access to care, especially for rural and elderly patients. We stand ready to work with the Secretary and HHS to remedy the current lack of coverage for home infusion therapies.

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NHIA Comments on MTF for 2026 and 2027

NHIA commented on CMS’s Information Collection Request (ICR) regarding the Medicare Transaction Facilitator (MTF) that will be used in facilitating negotiated prices under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program.

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NHIA Announces Greg LoPresti to Lead Board of Directors

The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is pleased to announce that Greg LoPresti, CEO Upstate HomeCare has been named Chair of its Board of Directors. LoPresti will lead the trade association representing companies that provide medically necessary infusion therapies to patients in alternate sites, as well as companies that manufacture and supply infusion and specialty pharmacy products.

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NHIA 2025 Features Largest Home Infusion Expo & Builds a Roadmap for Progress

Last week concluded the 2025 National Home Infusion Association Annual Conference (NHIA 2025), which brings together 1,600 home and alternate site infusion professionals for four days of networking, education, and exhibits. This year’s event saw significant growth in individuals investing to attend the event and the expo featured 150 companies displaying the latest products and services supporting the industry.

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NHIA Members Hold 130+ Congressional Meetings in Support of the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) today held its annual Advocacy in Action Day, during which association members and patients met with Members of Congress and their staff to advocate for a fix to the Medicare home infusion coverage gap. Over the course of the event, NHIA members held more than 130 meetings in support of the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (H.R. 2172 / S. 1058).

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NHIA Comments on Proposed EIP LCD

NHIA submitted comments to the DME MAC medical directors regarding their proposed local coverage determination (LCD) for external infusion pumps (EIPs). DL33794 would expand Medicare Part B coverage for blinatumomab (Blimcyto®, Amgen) for certain indications.

Read More »

Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2025 (H.R. 4993) Bill Summary

The Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act (H.R. 5397) was first introduced in the House of Representatives in September of 2023, and re-introduced on August 19, 2025 by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). The bill mirrors a 2020 proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to modify the DMEPOS external infusion pump benefit.

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NHIA Releases White Paper on Home Parenteral Nutrition Cost Trends

The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) has released a white paper examining the economic challenges facing home parenteral nutrition (HPN) services. The report, “Ensuring Sustainable Access to Home Parenteral Nutrition (PN): The Cost Crisis and Path Forward,” documents cost trends and reimbursement patterns affecting this therapy.

Read More »

HHS Secretary Kennedy Supports Home Infusion at House E&C Hearing

NHIA applauds Secretary Kennedy’s recent statement in support of improving access to home infusion services for Medicare beneficiaries. We agree with his sentiment that commonsense reforms to Medicare – like home infusion – will save taxpayer dollars while improving access to care, especially for rural and elderly patients. We stand ready to work with the Secretary and HHS to remedy the current lack of coverage for home infusion therapies.

Read More »

NHIA Comments on MTF for 2026 and 2027

NHIA commented on CMS’s Information Collection Request (ICR) regarding the Medicare Transaction Facilitator (MTF) that will be used in facilitating negotiated prices under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program.

Read More »

NHIA Announces Greg LoPresti to Lead Board of Directors

The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is pleased to announce that Greg LoPresti, CEO Upstate HomeCare has been named Chair of its Board of Directors. LoPresti will lead the trade association representing companies that provide medically necessary infusion therapies to patients in alternate sites, as well as companies that manufacture and supply infusion and specialty pharmacy products.

Read More »

NHIA 2025 Features Largest Home Infusion Expo & Builds a Roadmap for Progress

Last week concluded the 2025 National Home Infusion Association Annual Conference (NHIA 2025), which brings together 1,600 home and alternate site infusion professionals for four days of networking, education, and exhibits. This year’s event saw significant growth in individuals investing to attend the event and the expo featured 150 companies displaying the latest products and services supporting the industry.

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