In a victory for patients, a federal judge recently struck down a policy that allowed health insurance plans to use copay accumulator and maximizer programs, thereby charging patients more for…
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Peter Frampton leads the fight against myositis from front stage
When an individual goes above and beyond, representing, raising awareness, and contributing financially to the work of The Myositis Association (TMA), it is more than fitting to present them with…
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How I moved from paralysis to hiking the Alps
Fiona Ratkoff is grateful to The Myositis Association for enabling her to get back on skis again after being paralyzed with dermatomyositis.
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Breaking news: Medicare coverage for power wheelchairs
TMA is excited to share the news about Medicare coverage for seat elevation for Medicare beneficiaries using power wheelchairs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made a…
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The Myositis Association announces myositis research awards
COLUMBIA, MD, May 9, 2023 – The Myositis Association announces the awarding of two new research grants to fund basic and applied investigations in myositis diseases. Since 2002, TMA’s annual…
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