Putting Patients First
The Chronic Disease Coalition (CDC) advocates on behalf of people with chronic diseases and helps them advocate for themselves. We do this by working to improve state and federal policies that put patients first so that more people can access the affordable healthcare they need. With nearly half of all Americans managing a chronic disease, we can improve the quality of life for all families.
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Coalition Ambassador Kimberly Boddie at the 2026 Lupus Foundation of America National Advocate Summit
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Coalition Ambassador Mary Baliker with Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, Sara Rodriguez
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Coalition Ambassador CJ Walker at the Virginia State Capital celebrating Chronic Disease Month
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Coalition Ambassador Dustin Miller (left) meeting with lawmakers at the 2025 Wisconsin Rare Disease Advocacy Day
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Coalition Ambassador Claire Sachs (at podium) on Capitol Hill
Join us for our upcoming Fireside Chat: A Conversation with Gwen Mayes
Join us on Thursday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a one-hour virtual fireside chat celebrating Coalition Ambassador Gwen Mayes and her new book, More Person Than Patient.
Latest News
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Ready for the Season: Be Home (and not the hospital) for the HolidaysThe holidays are almost here. Soon we’ll be gathering around tables, traveling to see family, and cheering at school concerts. It’s also respiratory virus season. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV spread more…
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Please Join Us: Fireside Chat About Life with Chronic DiseaseLiving with chronic illness isn’t just about symptoms, It’s about quiet negotiations, new vocabularies, mental gymnastics, dismissive healthcare professionals, fear, bureaucracy, law, policy, and so…
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How is Your Eczema?October is Eczema Awareness Month, and this year's theme asks a simple question: "How is your eczema?" For millions of people, the honest answer depends on whether their insurance lets them start,…
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Two States, Two Systems: Your State is Choosing Right NowYour Voice Matters: The time is right to tell your state leaders to build Medicaid work requirement systems that use the medical records that already exist, so people with chronic conditions don't…
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Ambassador Spotlight
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Kevin Lee Virginia View Story
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Casey Doherty Washington D.C. View Story
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Aspen Schaab Maine View Story
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Michael & Christina Gilchrist Utah View Story
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Rebecca Weiner New Jersey View Story
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CJ Walker Virginia View Story
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Samantha Bowick South Carolina View Story
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Apollonia Bynum Texas View Story
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Anna Williams Indiana View Story
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Simer Singh Texas View Story
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Emma Jordan Florida View Story
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Mary Baliker Wisconsin View Story
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Elizabeth Oldham Ohio View Story
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Claire Forsythe New York View Story
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Ash Piper New Jersey View Story
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Riley Dial North Carolina View Story
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Tori Lopez Florida View Story
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Gwen Mayes Maryland View Story
Policy Map
The Chronic Disease Coalition is active in state legislatures nationwide, advocating on the issues that matter most to patients. Click your state to see if we're working your area, and reach out if you'd like to add your voice.