Iron deficiency, with and without anemia, is the most common micronutrient deficiency around the world. People with bleeding disorders have a higher risk of developing these conditions due to blood loss from bleeding episodes. Until now, there were no standardized guidelines for screening for iron deficiency in people with bleeding disorders. That has changed with the release of NBDF’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Council’s (MASAC) new recommendations that give doctors and other clinicians clear guidance on how to address this issue. 

On June 1st, 2026, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its long-awaited rule providing guidance to state Medicaid programs on how to implement the Medicaid work reporting requirements and eligibility limits enacted last year as part of HR 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.