IMF Educates on Dangers of Limiting Access to Myeloma Treatment Options

Robin Tuohy, IMF Senior Director of Support Groups, and her husband Michael Tuohy, a 16-year myeloma survivor and active patient advocate, appeared at a congressional briefing in Washington DC this week. They shared the perspective of patients and caregivers on the myeloma treatment guidelines that were recently proposed by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER). The briefing was organized by the Partnership to Improve Patient Care (PIPC). Robin spoke of her family's journey in coping with Michael's illness. She also addressed how the proposals recommended in the ICER Report to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Part B Demonstration Project could negatively impact patients
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - Category: Hematology Source Type: news