Written by Laura Mullen on April 20, 2020
In this time of crisis and uncertainty, NORD’s policy team has been working to pursue policies at the federal and state levels to address COVID-19 related concerns critical to the rare disease community.
Protecting Access to Necessary Medical Treatment During the Pandemic
Social distancing is critical for slowing… Read More
Written by Lisa Sencen on June 27, 2018
Washington, D.C., June 27, 2018 – The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), the leading independent nonprofit organization representing the 30 million Americans with rare diseases, released the following statement regarding this week’s actions by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to protect patient access to medication…
Read MoreWritten by Jennifer Huron on June 25, 2018
2018 is a big year for the rare disease community – NORD is celebrating its 35th anniversary. For the past 35 years, NORD has taken pride in being the rare disease community’s biggest advocate. Our policy, research and other efforts have played a significant… Read More
Written by Jennifer Huron on December 2, 2016
We are pleased to announce that today the House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (S.2943) with language that substantially expands coverage for medical foods in the TRICARE program. The bill will now move… Read More
Written by Paul Melmeyer on August 29, 2013
It seems like just yesterday the Supreme Court handed down its controversial decision to uphold much of President Obama’s monumental healthcare reform bill, the Affordable Care Act. But with just a little over a month until the health insurance marketplaces open for enrollment on October 1st, it is now more… Read More