Healthcare Policy

National Headache Foundation efforts will focus on policy and programs that ensure that the headache and migraine community has timely, easy and efficient access to high-quality essential healthcare services, information, and resources appropriate to meet their health care needs. 

NHF will pursue strategies that identify areas for improvement, and inequalities in system processes in order to optimize patient access to care for everyone. 

Discover how our connections are driving change and will result in lasting impact. Based on our policy issues, the National Headache Foundation regularly gets involved in statements and letters in support of the following legislative bills. 

National Headache Foundation is actively educating on advocacy efforts and sign-on letters for all of the following campaigns. 

Topics in this section include:​

Step Edits

The National Headache Foundation opposes step therapy requirements that delay access to effective treatments for headache and migraine, advocating for reforms to ensure timely, patient-centered care.

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Prior Authorization

Learn about ongoing efforts to reduce delays caused by prior authorization, including new reforms like the Getting Over Lengthy Delays in Care Act, designed to streamline approval processes and improve access to timely treatment.

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Telehealth

Learn about efforts to expand telehealth access, ensuring equitable coverage, affordable costs, and user-friendly options for all, including rural and underserved communities.

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General Focus Areas

Learn how policies are guiding AI in healthcare, supporting clinical trial diversity, chronic pain research, and caregiver health initiatives.

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