Advancing policies and practices that promote improved access to treatment for persons living with headache disorders and migraine disease.

Washington, DC
Joined January 2017
#DYK? Over half of veterans and 30% of civilians live with severe headache. FDA-cleared headache devices can offer real pain relief, but some private health plans refuse to cover them. Learn more: bit.ly/4bH5aua #Migraine #Headache #PatientAccess
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Benefits of #migraine screening include: 🟢Early diagnosis 🟢Managing migraine Learn more about routine screening for women: bit.ly/4px47lL
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October is #MenopauseAwarenessMonth! #DYK? #Migraine can affect women throughout their lives. Routine screening every year can help women manage the condition through different life stages. Learn more: bit.ly/3Dx6W4B
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Delay tactics for #migraine treatment are painful, unnecessary, and can actually wind up being more expensive for the insurer and the health care system. Watch to learn more: bit.ly/4omOZHF
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Without proper treatment, people living with migraine may see their episodic attacks become chronic. Learn more about #ChronicMigraine: bit.ly/3V1oIAR
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#DYK? Among patients treated for #migraine, Black patients visit the emergency room 46% more often than white patients do. Learn more: bit.ly/3X0f443
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#DYK? In the years leading up to menopause, women may experience worsening #migraine due to fluctuating estrogen levels. Learn more about migraine across different life stages in women: bit.ly/3Dx6W4B
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To receive optimal and timely care, patients should be aware of their health plan’s coverage throughout the year. Know your coverage and learn more: bit.ly/45kUzSB
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#Migraine care is constantly evolving. Learn more this #PainAwarenessMonth about how to raise awareness and work toward improving access to preventive treatments in HMPF's advocacy toolkit: bit.ly/3Yr7YGX
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With awareness, education and adequate insurance coverage, patients and their health care providers can use the growing range of treatment options to find the best way to manage their #migraine. Watch to learn more: bit.ly/3Sv3CLG
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#DYK? 57% of people forced to #FailFirst experience migraine attacks more frequently. Stop #StepTherapy and learn more this #PainAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/4a29v9X
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With the right treatment plan, patients can address #migraine and comorbid health issues. Learn more: bit.ly/45JGuOH
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🚨 Join @AHDAorg for a nationwide Congressional Call-In Day 📢 Ask your U.S. Representative to support, move and help pass the #HEADACHEAct! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4gnQqEC
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#Headache pain isn’t the only symptom of a #migraine attack; other symptoms may include: 🟢 Nausea 🟢 Bloating 🟢 Constipation 🟢 Gastric Stasis Learn more: bit.ly/476j3Qw
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#Migraine changes throughout a woman’s life. But her ability to access all forms of treatment should not. Learn more: bit.ly/3Dx6W4B
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#DYK? Patients of color have their prescription #migraine medications rejected by their health plan at a higher rate than white patients do because of insurers’ #StepTherapy policies. Read more: bit.ly/41jzU1h
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