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Male Reproductive Health Alliance

January 30, 2012

The American Fertility Association (The AFA) and Men’s Health Network (MHN) have joined forces to disseminate monthly articles about Male Reproductive Health. As you’ll read in the introduction from Dr. Ajay Nangia and Dr. Stanton Honig, below, the articles are being generated from a collaborative organization called MRHA – the Male Reproductive Health Alliance, of [...]

Health, Policy, Prostate, Public Policy

Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee Recommends Medicare Reimbursement of Provenge

by Editor

November 18, 2010

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Yesterday, the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee’s (MEDCAC) vote on a number of questions amounted to a recommendation to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover Provenge, a therapeutic vaccine for men with advanced prostate cancer. While the recommendation was not overwhelmingly enthusiastic, Provenge clears one hurdle on its way [...]

Health, Policy, Prostate, Public Policy

Prostate Cancer Policy Update: The Advocate’s Prostate Cancer Battle

by Editor

November 16, 2010

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The Federal Government has recently taken unconventional actions surrounding prostate cancer. Advocates keep in mind, healthcare policy is political and the right combination of hard work, preparation and advocacy is needed for success.

Advocacy, Health, Policy, Public Policy

New Men’s Health Website Launched by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

by Editor

November 3, 2010

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A new men’s health website called Healthy Men was launched today by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). AHRQ falls under the U.S Department of Health & Human Services. It primarily functions as a research agency and additionally provides research grants to academic institutions, private entities, and public organizations.

Legislative, Policy, Public Policy

Prostate Cancer Screening Policy Update

by Editor

October 27, 2010

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is a large piece of legislation that can be confusing. Much of the legislation leaves the formation of regulations and implementation to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Men’s Health Network (MHN) is closely monitoring and analyzing regulatory developments for prostate cancer [...]