Searching for programs and tools to help manage hemophilia A treatment?
LINK to Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. for learning, insights, and knowledge on the real life issues of patients and caregivers in the hemophilia community.
LINK programs are designed to obtain feedback from patients and caregivers and provide important information in an open forum that allows participants to provide feedback on vital treatment and lifestyle issues. These interactive meetings, often featuring experts in the hemophilia community, are designed to form an even stronger connection between the needs of the hemophilia community and Bayer HealthCare's ongoing efforts to meet them.
LINK presentations begin with informational slideshows combined with video demonstrations featuring hemophilia experts. Each program also includes interactive presentations, discussion and the opportunity to provide feedback on the following topics:
- Product updates
- Educational Resources
Currently there are five LINK programs available:
An Introduction to Hemophilia A: Understanding the Condition and Treatment
Topics covered in this program:
- Treatment and comprehensive care
- Genetics of hemophilia A
- Bleeding episodes and first aid
- Effects of bleeding on joints
Exercise: A Link to Healthy Joints. A Guide to Staying Fit for Hemophilia A Patients
Topics covered in this program:
- Developing muscle strength
- Exercise demonstrations
- Tips for reducing the risk of injury
- Treating bleeds should they occur
Real Assurance From Factory to Family: How Manufacturing Makes a Difference
Topics covered in this program:
- The manufacturing process
- Safety and quality control
- Monitoring and product testing
Healthcare Reform and Managing Your Insurance for Families New to Hemophilia A
Topics covered in this program:
- Healthcare reform and hemophilia A
- What healthcare reform means for your family
- What hemophilia treatment centers offer
- Resources for managing hemophilia A
- The basics of insurance coverage
Healthcare Reform and Managing Your Insurance as You Move Into Adulthood
Topics covered in this program:
- Managing hemophilia A on your own
- Healthcare reform and what it means to you
- The basics of insurance coverage
- Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Managers
- Tips for starting college, a trade, or career
If you are searching for programs and tools to help you in living with hemophilia, LINK with your Bayer Account Executive for more information on a LINK program near you.
