Today, the U.S. Senate released its version of the health care reform bill, titled the Better Care Reconciliation Act, and in response, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation affirmed its opposition to the legislation.
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Two Phase 3 clinical trials of tezacaftor (VX-661) in combination with ivacaftor (Kalydeco®) showed positive results, Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced today.
New data show positive results in individuals with a single F508del mutation as well as people with two copies of F508del and support continued development of triple combination therapies.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Greater New York Chapter recently recognized leading journalist Scott Pelley at the 14th annual Breath of Life Gala for his unwavering dedication to those living with CF.
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) is developing an assessment of the clinical effectiveness and value of lumacaftor/ivacaftor (Orkambi®) and ivacaftor/tezacaftor (VX-661). The Foundation is sharing input throughout the process to help incorporate the patient and clinical perspective.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA), legislation that fails to adequately protect people living with cystic fibrosis.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation presented four individuals with awards at the 2018 Volunteer Leadership Conference (VLC). The awards given were the Tomorrow's Leader Award, the Jena Award, the Alex Award, and the Dream Big Award.
The Patient Registry is an invaluable tool for researchers conducting observational studies about people with CF in the U.S. About 50,000 individuals have been followed in the Registry since its inception in 1986; many of them have been included for over 20 years.
The Success with Therapies Research Consortium helps the clinical study of interventions so people with cystic fibrosis can improve the consistency of their day-to-day management of their CF to optimize health outcomes and quality of life.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on health care that could weaken patient protections. He also announced a plan to stop paying cost-sharing reduction (CSR) subsidies to health insurance companies. Both decisions could negatively affect people with cystic fibrosis.