Patients First, Progress Together.
The personal and economic burden of chronic disease is much in the news this year.... Continue reading »
Together We Can Protect Patient Rights
Chronic disease patients deserve the same access to health care as anyone else.Join the Conversation!
Thousands of individuals, families, health care providers and organizations are taking a stand against unfair, illegal and harmful practices toward people with chronic diseases in the United States. We fight discrimination wherever we find it: in schools, at workplaces and with insurance companies.
Policy Map
The Chronic Disease Coalition is actively involved in state legislatures across the country on our priority issues in 2023. Click your state to learn if we’re working in your area, and let us know if you want to get involved. We’re here to help every step of the way.
Ambassador Spotlight
Chronic diseases by the numbers
Nearly half of all Americans suffer from a chronic disease. Patients are more than just numbers and charts but knowing the numbers is key in the fight for chronic rights. Learn the facts and get involved in the fight for patient rights today!
133
Million Americans have one or more chronic diseases.
5X
People with chronic conditions pay 5 times more for health coverage.
65%
Of people with
chronic conditions are unemployed or not working.
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