Living with Rheumatic Heart Disease as an American Teen
Until I was around 12 years old, I was considered a generally healthy kid, with... 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 2025. 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.
Recent News
Legislators Heard From Us (But They Really Want to Hear From You!)
Last week, we sent our legislative priorities to more than 7,000 legislators across the country.... Continue reading »
Patients First, Progress Together: Reflecting on Our 2025 Impact
As we look at the Chronic Disease Coalition’s 2025 Impact Report, one thing is clear:... Continue reading »
Putting Patients First in 2026: The Coalition’s Policy Priorities
As we look toward 2026, the Chronic Disease Coalition (CDC) is focused on ensuring people... Continue reading »