Advocacy Toolkit

Overview
	This toolkit provides a one-stop resource for patients and patient groups interested in plasma protein therapies. Access the Patient Notification System, PPTA Fact Sheets, Issue Briefs, Stakeholder Reports, Health Policy updates, and connect with other patient groups and consumer organizations. The toolkit includes a wealth of information resources. An easy to follow format facilitates quick access to PPTA's efforts in both Europe and the U.S. Learn more about the Association's advocacy efforts to ensure patient access to therapies. You may use this information to frame your own advocacy efforts, educate your constituents, and strengthen your communications. If you have any questions or require additional information, a quick guide to PPTA staff is provided.
Resources Access to Care Patient Organizations Patient Information Resources Principles to Advance Patient Access to Care (10/4/2016) PPTA Charter for Working with External Groups

Downloadable Resources Plasma Protein Therapies - Uniquely Saving Lives (Available for Europe and North America) Download for Europe Europe Download for North America North America

2018 Plasma Protein Forum Highlights +

Opening Session: Jan M. Bult, President and CEO of PPTA, opened the 2018 Plasma Protein Forum by welcoming attendees to Washington, DC. He then introduced the “How Is Your Day?” campaign to PPTA’s North America audience, highlighting the campaign’s goals and purpose. Mr. Bult acknowledged attendees living with rare diseases who have offered testimonials in support of the campaign – Tim Frost, Ed Burke, Chris Templin, and Terry Halper.
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PPTA Statement on “How Blood-Plasma Companies Target the Poorest Americans” +

The article, “How Blood-Plasma Companies Target the Poorest Americans,” by H. Luke Shaefer and Analidis Ochoa, published in The Atlantic on March 15, was unfair to plasma donors as well as to individuals living with rare, genetic, and chronic diseases who rely on access to plasma protein therapies. Plasma donors are due our gratitude and respect, not sweeping negative characterizations.
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Highlights from the 2018 IPPC +

Mr. Jan M. Bult, President & CEO, PPTA, opened the well-attended IPPC 2018 by welcoming the more than 300 attendees to Budapest. PPTA thanks its sponsors who help make the IPPC possible every year.
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