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…
AB 290 will force the American Kidney Fund to stop financially supporting low-income patients in California
9.19.19
For decades, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) has provided charitable financial aid to patients unable to afford…
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Libby
9.18.19
On June 21, 2018, Libby took her 15-year-old daughter to The Warped Tour concert. Like any teenager,…
Four tips on preparing for a natural disaster
9.11.19
With hurricane season in full swing, the Chronic Disease Coalition knows that many patients will be preparing…
Maine law holds insurers accountable, new data highlights impact of nonmedical switching
9.5.19
Last year, Maine’s legislature passed and enacted a policy that would protect patients from nonmedical switching. In…
Q&A with Sydney Reed
8.27.19
The Chronic Disease Coalition sat down with ambassador Sydney Reed to learn more about California’s first Health…
