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The GAfPA Policy Blog explores health policy news, reports, initiatives and events that inform patient-centered care.

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March 9, 2023

Early Detection Means Better Outcomes for Kidney Patients

Every year an estimated 35 million people die from kidney disease-related complications. Without timely diagnosis and treatment, this number could continue to rise.

February 28, 2023

Access to Care Shouldn’t be Rare

Everyone deserves equitable access to health care. For the 300 million people across the globe living with a rare disease, however, this is no easy feat.

February 8, 2023

The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Real-World Evidence to Drive Better Patient Outcomes

Of the 500,000 people across Europe who live with a rare neurological disease, 60% remain undiagnosed.1 A recent roundtable event, Rare Neurological Diseases in the EU, explored how early diagnosis and real-world evidence can help.

January 26, 2023

Increasing Health Access Through Telemedicine

A new digital health platform could make it easier for people with cancer, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases to access care.

December 8, 2022

Protecting Medical Innovation Protects Patient Access

Scientific breakthroughs and innovative medicines offer new promise for millions of patients battling life threatening cancers, Alzheimer’s and global pandemics. However, access to these treatments and the next wave of medical innovation could be put in jeopardy by a misguided policy being advanced at the World Trade Organization.

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