20 tips for advocacy in 2020
1.14.20
2020 is expected to be an active year for chronic disease advocates, legislators and patient advocacy organizations.…
Crossing the country for health care
1.8.20
I shouldn’t have to be lucky. However, I am lucky. I am a person with more than…
A look at 2019 legislation
12.31.19
Chronic disease patients often face major hurdles when battling insurance companies, but through patient advocacy, the Chronic…
When insurers put profits over patients: A look at insurance discrimination in 2019
12.24.19
Chronic disease patients spend much of their time fighting discrimination at school, in public, at their workplace…
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Emily Gammell
12.17.19
Emily Gammell, from Nashville, Tennessee, has been struggling with chronic pain for nearly a decade. After years…
5 times patients won the insurance battle in 2019
12.11.19
Dealing with insurance companies is a familiar and frustrating experience for many with chronic disease. Insurers continue…
Who takes care of the caregivers?
12.6.19
13 million men and women will be living with dementia in the United States in the next…
Giving thanks can be more than a seasonal practice
11.26.19
Living with a chronic disease is difficult. Patients often feel a sense of despair when long-term treatment…
UPDATE: Pilot with diabetes fights for fairness in the skies
11.25.19
11.25.19 UPDATE: On November 7, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration announced new protocols for pilots with insulin-treated…
Traveling with a chronic condition: Tips, tricks and resources
11.19.19
Thanksgiving and traveling go together like mashed potatoes and gravy, but for chronic disease patients, traveling can…
Guest Blog: Protect Your Family
11.14.19
Dr. Lisa Sumlin is a researcher, professor, author and Clinical Nurse Specialist with extensive experience in diabetes…
Let’s Talk: Patient-Provider Communication
11.12.19
I want to help people, but I only recently realized how. For 20 years, I specifically steered…
Endometriosis in America: Tips, tricks and tribulations
11.5.19
Endometriosis patients face an uphill battle when it comes to diagnosis, treatment and education. Not only do…
CBS brings awareness to nationwide mental health and insurance access issues
10.31.19
In the age of social media, awareness and education are among the most important tools in a…
3 times that insurance companies put profits over patients
10.23.19
Living with a chronic illness can be a difficult experience for patients, causing them to miss life…
October is Health Literacy Month: Inform and empower yourself!
10.17.19
The vast majority of Americans have worked within a health care system that is overly complicated and…
3 must read chronic disease news articles
10.15.19
From “fail first” legislation in Massachusetts to a recent study in the Journal of the American Heart…
Guest Blog: A Patient’s Guide to Self-Advocacy (Part 2/2)
10.10.19
My journey of learning to advocate for myself When I started advocating for myself, it was about…
Guest Blog: A Patient’s Guide to Self-Advocacy (Part 1/2)
10.8.19
Having to navigate our health care system can be overwhelming and daunting, especially with a chronic illness.…
Preemptive Kidney Transplants: Why Aren’t They More Popular
10.2.19
CDC Ambassador and long-time advocate James Myers is a champion for people battling kidney disease. Unfortunately, when…
