Published February 14, 2025 by NORD
There are several proposed policy changes occurring across government entities, many of which have the potential to impact the rare disease community. At the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®), …
Read morePublished February 10, 2025 by NORD
NORD offers comprehensive review on statewide practices related to screening sample retention, provides policy recommendations February 10, 2025, Washington, D.C. — The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) today published a …
Read morePublished November 6, 2024 by NORD
For 41 years, as a nonpartisan nonprofit organization, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has collaborated with administrations and policymakers at every level to address the urgent needs of …
Read morePublished September 30, 2024 by NORD
Council will advise and advocate on the needs of California’s rare disease community SACRAMENTO, CA, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 — California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 2613, legislation that …
Read morePublished September 24, 2024 by NORD
September 24, 2024 The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) applauds the House of Representatives for passing the Give Kids a Chance Act, a major step toward providing more opportunities …
Read morePublished September 18, 2024 by NORD
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 18, 2024 — Today, members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee unanimously voted to advance out of Committee the Give Kids a Chance Act (H.R. 3433), …
Read morePublished July 23, 2024 by NORD
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) released a new report showing the undeniable effectiveness of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (RPD PRV) program, designed to incentivize the …
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Read morePublished May 21, 2024 by NORD
NORD and its Rare Action Network Advocates commend Vermont’s elected officials for prioritizing the needs of 1 in 10 Vermonters living with rare diseases; new law helps patients access the …
Read morePublished May 16, 2024 by NORD
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 16, 2024, Today, the House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee voted to advance several bipartisan bills important to the rare disease community, two of which …
Read morePublished April 29, 2024 by NORD
By Christine M. Photo by Rick Guidotti April is the month that marks two areas of my life that have had a dramatic impact on me: my search for answers …
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