What they reported doing
- #1 primary $6KTHE BDANENY CONTINUALLY COLLABORATES WITH HEMOPHILIA TREATMENT CENTERS, OTHER AGENCIES, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND OTHER CHAPTERS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES UNIQUE TO THOSE WITH BLEEDING DISORDERS TO BEST MEET THEIR NEEDS.
- #2 $1KTHE BDANENY OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AGED STUDENTS TO ENCOURAGE THEIR CONTINUED EDUCATION. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. AS PART OF OUR MISSION WE HELP FUND RESEARCH BECAUSE WHILE THERE ARE TREATMENTS FOR BLEEDING DISORDERS THERE IS NO CURE.
What they call their work
What they do
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Bleeding and Blood Disorder Support Services 2 activities
- Community education and outreach eventsHosts educational and outreach events, including an annual dinner on hemophilia treatment updates and other community engagement activities, to inform and support individuals affected by bleeding disorders.
- Direct support services for individuals with bleeding disordersProvides services, referrals, treatment information, and self-advocacy support to individuals and families affected by genetic bleeding disorders such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease across 22 counties in New York State. Operates through collaboration with hemophilia treatment centers, medical professionals, and partner organizations.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Community information disseminationDistributes a quarterly email newsletter to keep the bleeding disorders community informed about condition-related updates, local opportunities, and organizational news.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Emergency and financial assistance programsOffers emergency financial aid to members of the bleeding disorders community, including grocery gift cards, living expense payments, and BDA Cares Grants. Also provides scholarships to high school and college-aged students affected by bleeding disorders to support their education.
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Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding research on bleeding disordersSupports research initiatives aimed at advancing treatments and finding a cure for bleeding disorders through targeted funding and collaboration.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Mileage reimbursement for medical visitsReimburses round-trip mileage expenses for patients and families traveling to Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) services at Albany Medical Center, facilitating access to specialized care.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- State and local advocacy for bleeding disorders policyEngages in advocacy efforts to advance legislative and regulatory changes affecting the bleeding disorders community, including co-organizing advocacy events in Albany and supporting the passage of Bill A.7129 / S.6435a to standardize prior authorization guidelines. Participates in the BDA Chapter Coalition to influence health policy at the state level.
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Who runs it
- JESSICA SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA PEACOCK — BOARD MEMBER
- MARYANNE CHECCHETTO — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA MARCK — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Albany Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with BDANENY to provide Hemophilia Treatment Center services and confirm patient visit attendance for reimbursement.
- Albany Medical Hemophilia Treatment Center Partner — Collaborates with BDANENY to provide treatment options and community resources for patients and families affected by bleeding disorders
- BDA Chapter Coalition Coalition — Participates in advocacy efforts through the BDA Chapter Coalition.
- Barbara Lee Partner — Co-sponsor of the HELP Copays Act
- Bill A.7129 (Gottfried) Partner — Legislative bill supported by the organization to reform prior authorization practices.
- Bobby Rush Partner — Co-sponsor of the HELP Copays Act
- Bonnie Watson Coleman Partner — Co-sponsor of the HELP Copays Act
- Brian Fitzpatrick Partner — Co-sponsor of the HELP Copays Act
- Buddy Carter Partner — Co-sponsor of the HELP Copays Act
- Canadian Hemophilia Society Network — BDANENY shares resources and information with the Canadian Hemophilia Society on diagnosis, treatment, and management of bleeding disorders
- Donald McEachin Partner — Co-sponsor of the HELP Copays Act
- Hemophilia Federation of America Network — BDANENY is part of a national network supported by HFA, which advocates for safe, affordable, and accessible blood products and health coverage for people with bleeding disorders
- Hemophilia Treatment Centers Partner — Collaborates with hemophilia treatment centers to provide programs and services for individuals with bleeding disorders.
- Marc Veasey Partner — Co-sponsor of the HELP Copays Act
- NYSBDC Partner — Collaborates with NYSBDC on advocacy initiatives, including Albany Days.
- National Hemophilia Foundation Network — Formerly operated as the Upper Hudson Valley Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation, Inc.
- National Hemophilia Foundation Network — Formerly operated as the Upper Hudson Valley Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation.
- National Hemophilia Foundation, Inc. Network — BDANENY aligns with NHF to access information, advocacy, research initiatives, and educational resources related to bleeding disorders
- Pfizer Partner — Sponsors a dinner event hosted by the organization.
- Rodney Davis Partner — Co-sponsor of the HELP Copays Act
- S.6435a (Breslin) Partner — Legislative bill supported by the organization to reform prior authorization practices.
- World Federation of Hemophilia Network — BDANENY is connected to the global bleeding disorders community through affiliation with the World Federation of Hemophilia
- Yvette Clarke Partner — Co-sponsor of the HELP Copays Act
How they approach the work
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- Coalition-Based Policy Advocacymethodology: coalition-based advocacyBy organizing with partner organizations and chronic care communities, we advance systemic policy changes—such as prior authorization and copay accumulator reform—because collective advocacy amplifies patient voices and drives equitable, sustainable health administration practices.
- Collaborative Service Delivery Networkmethodology: collaborative_service_deliveryBy partnering with hemophilia treatment centers and medical professionals, we extend the reach and quality of specialized services, because collaboration ensures patients receive comprehensive, clinically-informed support aligned with medical best practices.
- Education and Advocacy to Improve Quality of Lifemethodology: education_and_advocacyBy combining education and advocacy, we improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders, because informed patients are better equipped to manage their condition and engage effectively with the healthcare system.
- Reducing Financial and Logistical Barriers to Caremethodology: financial-barrier-reductionBy providing direct financial assistance and mileage reimbursement, we increase access to specialized care and treatment adherence, because reducing out-of-pocket costs and travel burdens enables consistent engagement with essential medical services.