What Does the End of the Federal Pandemic Declaration Mean for Chronic Patients?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on chronic disease patients who require regular... Continue reading »
Together We Can Protect Patient Rights
Chronic disease patients deserve the same access to health care as anyone else.
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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.
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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.
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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
April Policy Update: Patients Lead the Way on Policy Progress
It’s clear that the foundations we laid in the first few months of 2023 are... Continue reading »
Collaborating for Care: Improving the Quality of Life for IBD Patients
Last week, the Chronic Disease Coalition went to Washington, D.C. to join Collaborating for Care... Continue reading »
March Momentum: Copay Accumulator Bans, Step Therapy Reform, and More
By Nathaniel Brown, director of advocacy Spring is a time of renewal. For chronic disease... Continue reading »