Patient Advocate Spotlight: Katherine Soto
4.18.19
Growing up for Katherine Soto was tough. At the age of 2 she was battling kidney reflux…
5 states putting patients’ health over insurers’ profits
4.8.19
It seems that every year, insurance companies come up with a new hurdle for patients trying to…
NASN shares the importance of improving care for students with chronic health conditions
4.3.19
For millions of young Americans facing a chronic disease, the school nurse down the hall does much…
Addressing the caregiving crisis
3.29.19
There are currently 133 million Americans living with a chronic disease. As the number continues to rise,…
Five pieces of legislation to watch
3.12.19
Legislative sessions are underway, and the Chronic Disease Coalition is working alongside local advocates, health care experts…
5 living donors who gave the gift of life in the Pacific Northwest
3.7.19
As many as 20 people die each day in the United States while waiting for a donor…
Pro race car driver fights Crohn’s disease with functional medicine
3.6.19
When Lawson Aschenbach climbs behind the wheel in his “office,” he reaches speeds over 170 mph. The…
Representative Payne: Working hard for chronic disease patients, including himself
3.1.19
U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. was hospitalized recently due to complications from diabetes. A tireless advocate…
Guest blog: A social worker’s perspective on caregiving
2.20.19
For some, becoming a caregiver is expected. You may have a loved one who has been battling…
3 times chronic disease patients were in the media
2.15.19
While every chronic disease patient’s journey is unique, an individual’s story of perseverance can empower those facing…
AB 290 poses serious threat to California dialysis patients
2.8.19
Assemblymember Jim Wood recently introduced a bill in the California legislature that will drastically reduce access to…
5 celebrities who advocate on behalf of chronic disease patients
2.1.19
As the number of people battling chronic disease rises, the importance of advocating for the community becomes…
Teen fighting for her life is denied coverage for chemo treatment
1.25.19
An insurance company denied coverage to an 18-year-old cancer patient. Emily Ball is a four-time cancer survivor…
3 times laws helped protect people with diabetes from discrimination
1.17.19
Living with a chronic condition can be overwhelming and bring significant changes to how you eat, spend…
Are chronic patients better off than a year ago? Not if insurers have a say
1.9.19
As 2018 came to a close and we start to focus on 2019, Chronic Disease Coalition Executive…
Study: educating patients leads to better patient outcomes
1.3.19
Chronic disease patients are often in and out of doctors’ offices and hospitals, spending their time educating…
The Chronic Disease Coalition’s top stories of 2018
12.28.18
In 2018, the Chronic Disease Coalition fought alongside patients, doctors and health care experts to ensure patients…
Three takeaways from Scott’s interview on Living with Lupus
12.21.18
Earlier this week, Chronic Disease Coalition executive director Scott Bruun was interviewed on Living with Lupus, a…
Michigan health plans receive failing grade
12.12.18
As people with chronic conditions age, it becomes increasingly important for Medicare programs to cover treatment and…
Diabetes Awareness Month: Q&A with aspiring author and patient advocate Mindy Bartleson
11.30.18
CDC Patient Advocate Mindy Bartleson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a kid. She has since…
