Supporting high-quality comprehensive care
Mission Statement
Working to support professionals in the field
In its coordinating role, the NHPCC fosters collaboration and shared learning among partners from the 8 regional hemophilia networks, hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs), government funding partners, and other members of the bleeding disorders community.
The NHPCC has built an inclusive organizational structure to support the regional hemophilia networks and serve the bleeding disorders community. Specifically, the NHPCC facilitates communication among collaborating partners, promotes and supports quality improvement initiatives, and reports on federal grant deliverables.
On a national scale, the NHPCC is working to:
- Strengthen the capacity of the regional hemophilia networks and the integrated care teams at HTCs across the country
- Improve access to comprehensive, quality care for underserved populations with hemophilia and related blood or clotting disorders
- Leverage quality improvement to track national, regional, and patient-level data to assess and improve clinical outcomes
- Train and support HTC staff with quality improvement and motivational interviewing tools and infrastructure to improve care and patient outcomes
NHPCC activities include:
- Developing in-person and virtual training programs and educational webinars
- Conducting surveys and assessments to increase understanding and inform best practices
- Collecting data and reporting to measure progress
- Evaluating and assessing programs and services
- Supporting HTC staff and Regional Leadership
- Hosting a Resource Repository of tools, templates, and other resources for HTCs
The NHPCC has built upon our collaborations with the regional hemophilia networks and other partners to align strategic efforts and improve access and care for people with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders. Through a variety of initiatives, together we’re making an impact.
Our Team
Abby Lowe-Wilson
Director, NHPCC
As Director of the National Hemophilia Program Coordinating Center, Abby is responsible for the strategic development and leadership of the NHPCC, including ongoing collaboration with HRSA and the Regional Hemophilia Networks to identify gaps in services, standardize and improve access to care, and share best practices. She leads the implementation of NHPCC’s quality improvement and workforce development initiatives. Abby has more than 15 years’ experience in public health working across a range of topic areas, including physical activity promotion, obesity prevention, healthy communities, overdose prevention, and state-level chronic disease prevention. She has worked in research, non-profit, and government settings. Her work has focused on building collaborative relationships across organizations and partners, translating emerging and evidence-based interventions, creating opportunities to share best practices and successes, and designing both virtual and in-person peer learning opportunities. She received her MPH from the UNC-Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health. Abby lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with her family.
Alisha Zambrano, MPH
Program Manager Consultant
Alisha Zambrano, MPH, has 20 years of experience supporting collaborative efforts aiming to improve access to care. Alisha has expertise in academic detailing, conducting research and evaluation, and managing programs. She has a deep understanding of the drivers of health and working with low-resourced communities. In her role with the NHPCC, she supports learning opportunities, website development and updates, and the implementation of the National Quality Improvement Project on Healthcare Transition. She holds a BS in Anthropology (Arizona State University) and an MPH (University of North Texas – Health Science Center). She is proficient Spanish and has been trained as a medical interpreter. Alisha and her husband live in Silver City, NM.
Justine Kaplan, MSPH
Senior Director, Office of Public Health Initiatives
As Senior Director, Office of Public Health Initiatives, Justine is responsible for supporting ATHN’s efforts to coordinate federal programs, strengthen partnerships, implement quality improvement and workforce development programming, and leverage ATHN’s capabilities to support medically underserved populations. Justine comes to the position with 20 years of experience working in public health, including public health practice work at the city, county, state, and national level Most of her experience has focused on chronic disease prevention, management, and policy change, with a focus on increasing access and expanding services for medically underserved populations, and she is delighted to have the opportunity to now apply these skills while working in partnership with the bleeding disorders community. She received her MSPH from the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Justine lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her family.