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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 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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The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) welcomes the 2025-2026 Board of Directors.
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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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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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The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) is proud to announce that the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award (OAAA) is Leslie Myers, PharmD, IgCP of CSI Pharmacy.
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The National Home Infusion Association has announced the finalists for its 2025 Exhibitor Innovation Award. The award recognizes groundbreaking products or services that advance the home and alternate site infusion industry.
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NHIA announces two new companies will join its 2024-2025 Board of Directors. Board members serve 3-year terms as representatives for their NHIA member organization. Joining the NHIA Board of Directors are Pentec Health, represented by Matthew Deans, CEO and Vital Care Infusion Services, represented by Logan Davis, Executive VP of Trade Relations and Strategy. In addition to the newly installed members, Upstate Home Care, Froedtert Health, and Amerita were elected to additional terms.
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The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce that Mitra Gavgani, PharmD is the recipient of the 2025 Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award.
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The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) applauds the re-introduction of The Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act – bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will ensure Medicare patients can receive the intravenous (IV) medications they need while at home.
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NHIF is proud to announce that Maritza DeGagne, RPh is the recipient of the 2025 Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award, which recognizes and honors trail-blazing and emerging women leaders who have demonstrated exemplary service to patients and their peers while promoting the mission of NHIF.
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The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Fellow Program (FNHIA) cohort, made up of highly accomplished home and alternate site infusion professionals. The prestigious NHIA Fellow Program aims to advance the home and alternate site infusion profession by recognizing the contributions and achievements of highly accomplished individuals.
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The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) announces the finalists for its Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award for 2025. The authors of the following 5 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 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.

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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Patient, Stakeholder Groups Urge Congress to Address Medicare’s Failed Home Infusion Benefit

A diverse group of 30 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. 2652/H.R. 5067) and increase access to home infusion therapy for Medicare beneficiaries.

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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.

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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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »