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
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Get a first look at the results of our 2026 poll of chronic disease patients, as well as stories from our ambassadors about the reality of accessing and paying for chronic disease care and treatment.
Latest News
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Chronic Disease Month: Celebrating This Year's Legislative and Congressional ChampionsEvery July, the Chronic Disease Coalition pauses to recognize the lawmakers who have gone above and beyond for patients living with chronic and rare disease. We are proud to introduce the 2026 class…
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By the Numbers: What 1,000 Patients Told Us About Living with Chronic DiseaseBy Mary Kay Clunies-Ross, Executive Director, Chronic Disease CoalitionMore than three in four American adults live with a chronic disease, and more than half live with more than one. That's not a…
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Know Where Your Candidate Stands on Chronic DiseaseMore than 75% of all Americans live with a chronic disease. That means the issues that shape our daily lives — whether we can afford our medications, see our doctors, and get the treatments we need —…
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Finding My Footing...Again.Just when I felt comfortable with my diagnoses and symptoms, I fell – literally. I had no idea how much a simple fall could change my life. The good news is, I have new answers to old questions, and…
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Ambassador Spotlight
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Adam Lindo Florida View Story
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Saida Mahoney California View Story
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Aspen Schaab Maine View Story
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Milli Garala Texas View Story
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Ginger Ortiz Tennessee View Story
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Elizabeth Locatelli California View Story
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Anna Williams Indiana View Story
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Rebecca Weiner New Jersey View Story
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Samantha Smith Massachusetts View Story
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Claire Sachs Maryland View Story
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Sophia Feng Maryland View Story
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Carissa Daniels Washington View Story
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Sraavya Puttamreddy Illinois View Story
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Beth Ruff Pennsylvania View Story
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Dianne Stevens Connecticut View Story
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Jerome Stone Hawaii View Story
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Caitlyn Brown California View Story
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Amy Viradia Virginia 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.