Membership in the global network of Angioedema Centers of Reference and Excellence (ACARE) – a joint venture between the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network GA2LEN and HAEi – continues to expand.
There are now 70 certified ACAREs and 17 applicant centers in the process of being certified. Professor Marcus Maurer, HAEi’s Chief Medical Advisor and the GA2LEN/HAEi ACARE Coordinator expects more clinics to apply for ACARE accreditation in 2022.
“Going forward ACARE plans to: 1) create more educational programs for physicians, 2) raise awareness of the ACARE network, and 3) foster an atmosphere where the patient´s voice is front and center. This year, we continue our successful physician educational webinar programs that feature podcasts, fireside chats, journal clubs, videos, and more. We are also launching a new ACARE website hosted by HAEi.”
“During 2022 we aim to work more closely with HAEi Member Organizations, explore using the HAEi Advocacy Academy platform for ACARE LevelUp, and foster a culture of collaboration between patient advocates and our ACARE centers”, says Professor Maurer.
70 ACARE centers
Argentina (4), Australia, Austria (2), Brazil (10), Bulgaria (2), China (2), Denmark, France (3), Georgia, Germany (8), Greece, Hungary, India (3), Japan (3), Kuwait, Netherlands, Oman, Peru (2), Poland (5), Portugal, Qatar, Russia (2), Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey (4), United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom (2), and United States.
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