Oregon passes landmark living donor protection act
Oregon has made giant strides to protect living organ donors from discrimination, encouraging living donation... Continue reading »
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Rise in insurance deductibles makes health care unattainable for patients
In 2006, the average annual deductible for an individual with employer-based health coverage was $379,... Continue reading »
The TICK Act would fund research, prevention and treatment for Lyme disease
As summer approaches, many people in across the United States are taking precautions to avoid... Continue reading »
#MyInvisibleMS and Recognizing World MS Day
May 30 is World MS Day. This year’s theme, #MyInvisibleMS, is meant to raise awareness... Continue reading »
May is Lupus Awareness Month
Patients share lupus stories to raise awareness All month long, you may have seen lupus... Continue reading »
Getting a Medical ID after chronic disease diagnosis
Getting a medical ID is not always the first thing in mind after receiving chronic... Continue reading »
California Bill Serves Insurers, Harms Patients
The dirty little secret about Medicare and the various state Medicaid programs is that these... Continue reading »
Baylor basketball star battles opponents on the court, and chronic disease off
Basketball fans enjoyed a real treat earlier this month with the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship... Continue reading »
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Katherine Soto
Growing up for Katherine Soto was tough. At the age of 2 she was battling... Continue reading »