Your Doctor Said Yes. Your Insurer Said Wait.
You’ve been having trouble breathing. Your doctor runs tests, determines the cause, and writes a... 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
A Journey of Faith and Kidney Disease
January 2, 2026, began like any other day for Coalition Ambassador Brittany Dickerson. She was... Continue reading »
March is Kidney Month. March 12 is World Kidney Day. Patients Need Your Voice.
March is National Kidney Month and March 12 is World Kidney Day — a time... Continue reading »
340B and Patients: Why Transparency Matters Before the Program Expands
For people living with chronic diseases, the cost of medication isn’t theoretical. It affects whether... Continue reading »