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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 submitted comments to CMS on its Draft Medicare Transaction Facilitator (MTF) Agreements, which will be used to implement negotiated prices for drugs under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.
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NHIA is accepting applications for members of the association’s Board of Directors. Board members serve 3-year terms as representatives for their NHIA member organization. Seats are only open to provider members and are assigned at the organization level.
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The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) expressed deep concern today regarding the recently proposed government funding bill, which includes major changes to the qualifying criteria for drugs under Medicare’s home infusion benefit but fails to address the underlying flaws that have plagued the program. Without fixing the structure of the benefit, Medicare beneficiaries in need of home infusions for treatment of a variety of medical conditions, including rare diseases, are unlikely to gain access to home-based care.
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An independent analysis by Magnolia Market Access estimates that changes proposed by NHIA to the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act to expand Medicare Part B home infusion therapy services coverage to anti-infectives, and bundle payments for disposable supplies with the services payment would generate significant savings for Medicare.
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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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A diverse group of more than 35 patient and stakeholder groups are calling on Congress to address Medicare beneficiary access to home infusion services. In a letter to lawmakers, which brings together stakeholders from across the care continuum, the groups urge congressional leaders to advance the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (S. 1976/H.R. 4104) and increase access to home infusion therapy for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Momentum has been building for legislators to address Medicare’s broken home infusion benefit as part of a year-end legislative package. After considerable engagement from NHIA, the groundwork has been laid for Congress to pass the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (H.R. 4104; S. 1976) and enhance access to home infusion services for Medicare beneficiaries nationwide.
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Registration is now open for the National Home Infusion Association’s 2025 Annual Conference (NHIA 2025), to be held March 29 – April 2, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center just outside Washington D.C. in National Harbor, MD.
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NHIA has developed resources and is urging HHS action in response to the recent operational disruption at Baxter’s North Cove, NC facility due to Hurricane Helene. See the latest resources in NHIA’s IV Fluid Shortage Resource Center.
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As part of ongoing quality improvement activities, the National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) has released a draft standard definition for measuring home infusion medication adherence.
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The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) has developed a list of medications to serve as a reference when making site of care decisions for patients requiring intravenous (IV) or subcutaneous (SC) infusions. The list of medications reflects current U.S. prescribing practices and was compiled from home infusion providers medication dispensing reports and reviewed by NHIA’s Quality and Standards Committee.
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Everyone’s favorite wellness challenge is back! Join the National Home Infusion Foundation and NHIA Staff as we Infuse Wellness across our community this September.
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Last week concluded the 2024 National Home Infusion Association Annual Conference (NHIA 2024), which brings together more than 1,600 home and alternate site infusion professionals for four days of networking, education, and exhibits.
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The National Home Infusion Association has announced the finalists for its 2024 Exhibitor Innovation Award. The award recognizes groundbreaking products or services that advance the home and alternate site infusion industry.
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CMS released its annual monitoring report[link] on the Medicare Part B Home Infusion Therapy (HIT) Services benefit showing that both provider participation and beneficiary utilization have declined over the past year.

NHIA 2023 Monday, March 27 Recap

Attendees gathered for a morning coffee break after an engaging breakfast symposium from IgNS on PANS/PANDAS in Children. The beautiful backdrop overlooking the Potomac played host to some excellent conversations among professionals as everyone fueled up for a jam-packed day of education.

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NHIA 2023 Session Highlight: Navigating Post-Pandemic Stress for You and Your Team

As we enter the third year since the global pandemic and a return to “normal,” you might expect that trauma and anxiety related to the crisis would be waning. In fact, the opposite is true, according to Alissa Putman, PhD with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. In 2022, 65% of psychologists reported an increase in symptom severity, including stress, anxiety, and depression. All of which can affect health care’s most precious resource: its workers.

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NHIA 2023 Sunday, March 26 Recap

With record attendance and beautiful spring weather in D.C., we had a full first day of action at NHIA 2023, starting off early with our three preconference seminars: Executive, Sterile Compounding and Revenue Cycle, covering valuable information for professionals in a variety of roles.

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NHIF Announces Finalists for 2023 Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award

The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) announces the finalists for its Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award for 2023. The authors of the following 6 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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NHIA Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors

The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Beginning this term, the association expanded to 15 the number of board seats on its governing body to provide a broader diversification of infusion provider organizations. Board members serve 3-year terms as representatives for their NHIA member organization.

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Impact of Pandemic-Related Drug and Supply Shortages on the Home and Alternate Site Infusion Industry

The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) has prepared a white paper summarizing the impact of cost increases incurred by infusion providers due to pandemic-related supply shortages with a particular focus on parenteral nutrition (PN) components and disposable supplies. NHIA found that prices for PN components and disposable items rose dramatically during the pandemic due to supply chain challenges and shortages.

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NHIA Announces 2023 Class of Fellows

The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is pleased to announce the 2023 Fellow Program (FNHIA) cohort, made up of highly accomplished home and alternate site infusion professionals.

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Setting the record straight on home infusion therapy

NHIA President & CEO Connie Sullivan responds to recent alarmist news stories based on flawed research about CLABSI surveillance in home infusion.

“Misleading stories about the risks of home infusion have real consequences and may result in fewer patients eventually having access to these essential services.”

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FDA Issues Guidance for Decentralized Clinical Trials

NHIA applauds the guidance issued by FDA to allow for decentralized clinical trials, including in patients’ homes. NHIA believes that allowing decentralized clinical trials will improve the representation in trials. According to the FDA guidance, “remote clinical trial visits and clinical trial-related activities are important strategies to make trials more convenient and more accessible” and “sponsors should strive for diversity and inclusiveness in trial populations.”

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NHIA 2023 Draws Record Attendance, Focuses on Future of Health Care and Health Equity

Last week concluded the 2023 National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) Annual Conference, which brings together nearly 1,500 home and alternate site infusion professionals for four days of networking, education, and expo. This year’s event saw significant growth in attendance over prior years and the expo featured more than 125 companies displaying the latest products and services supporting the industry.

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NHIA 2023 Tuesday – Health Equity in Home Infusion

Eliminating the inequities in how people access and receive health care can go a long way toward improving health care delivery, outcomes, and population health, according to Christina Ritchey from Optum Infusion Pharmacy. Equity in health care means the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.

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NHIA 2023 Monday, March 27 Recap

Attendees gathered for a morning coffee break after an engaging breakfast symposium from IgNS on PANS/PANDAS in Children. The beautiful backdrop overlooking the Potomac played host to some excellent conversations among professionals as everyone fueled up for a jam-packed day of education.

Read More »

NHIA 2023 Session Highlight: Navigating Post-Pandemic Stress for You and Your Team

As we enter the third year since the global pandemic and a return to “normal,” you might expect that trauma and anxiety related to the crisis would be waning. In fact, the opposite is true, according to Alissa Putman, PhD with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. In 2022, 65% of psychologists reported an increase in symptom severity, including stress, anxiety, and depression. All of which can affect health care’s most precious resource: its workers.

Read More »

NHIA 2023 Sunday, March 26 Recap

With record attendance and beautiful spring weather in D.C., we had a full first day of action at NHIA 2023, starting off early with our three preconference seminars: Executive, Sterile Compounding and Revenue Cycle, covering valuable information for professionals in a variety of roles.

Read More »

NHIF Announces Finalists for 2023 Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award

The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) announces the finalists for its Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award for 2023. The authors of the following 6 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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NHIA Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors

The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Beginning this term, the association expanded to 15 the number of board seats on its governing body to provide a broader diversification of infusion provider organizations. Board members serve 3-year terms as representatives for their NHIA member organization.

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