May 26, 2020 | COVID-19, News
The 26 undersigned organizations are pleased to submit our comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) continuing action to protect the health and safety of patients during the COVID-19 disease public health emergency (PHE). We believe that... 
May 11, 2020 | COVID-19, News
Diana Berrent learned she had tested positive for COVID-19 on a Wednesday in mid-March. Within a day, she had received 30 emails from people urging her to donate blood. Friends and acquaintances, aware of her diagnosis, passed along a pressing request from New York’s... 
May 9, 2020 | COVID-19, News
Co-authored by Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Director James Stoller, MD, MS CLEVELAND — Tips to avoid becoming infected with COVID-19 are straightforward – social distancing, wash your hands thoroughly, don’t touch your face. These are all helpful... 
Apr 28, 2020 | COVID-19, News
Joanne Mellady, an incredible individual and active volunteer of the Alpha-1 Foundation is remembered for her love of life. Joanne will be missed by so many; the Alpha-1 Foundation and community will remember her warm smile fondly. She made a huge imprint on all of... 
Apr 6, 2020 | COVID-19, News
Partnership brings together world-leading plasma companies to focus on developing and delivering a hyperimmune immunoglobulin in the global fight against COVID-19 Osaka, JAPAN, and King of Prussia, PA, USA – April 6, 2020 – Biotest, BPL Group, LFB, and Octapharma have... 
Apr 1, 2020 | COVID-19, News, Press Release
For Immediate Release April 1, 2020 -Alphas on Medicare have a new Choice! The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announced Sweeping Regulatory Changes that include an option for Alpha-1 patients to receive home infusions. These temporary changes will ensure...