Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan Uses Video Technology to Update Constituents About the New Federal Health Care Law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

YPSILANTI, Mich., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan (HFM) hosted a Healthcare Reform Seminar on September 26, 2011.  The Seminar was presented simultaneously via Skype Video Conferencing at Hemophilia Treatment Centers across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.  This presentation and technology was made possible from a grant funded by Baxter and Hemophilia Association of New Jersey.  

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Patients and families participated from a total of 10 Treatment Centers and one Ohio Hemophilia Chapter.  Participants were able to listen to Karin Gyger and Lisa Ross from the State of Michigan, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR).  The OFIR representatives explained how they can assist patients and families when they have issues with their insurance regarding claims or denials for payment or services.  The OFIR representatives also explained the new Federal Health Care Law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the key dates patients and consumers should know about along with what benefits will be available to assist consumers in the future.  

Ivan Harner, Executive Director for HFM said "the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan is appreciative of the partnerships with the State of Michigan and the Hemophilia Treatment Centers across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio as well as across the nation. This will allow us to communicate important changes in the law, administrative and program changes to our constituency.  We will expand this service as important information is received."

SOURCE Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan