Feds take a stand for insurers over vulnerable patients
1.12.16 The Oregonian newspaper published an article by Chronic Disease Coalition Executive Director Scott Bruun... Continue reading »
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6 reasons people oppose a government rule that will take away kidney dialysis patients’ choice
1.6.17 Citizens are calling on the federal government to overturn an Interim Final Rule that... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Coalition calls on federal government to overturn rule enabling insurers to discriminate against kidney disease patients
1.5.17 The Chronic Disease Coalition today submitted official comments on an administrative rule released by... Continue reading »
Take action to stop health insurers from denying coverage to kidney disease patients
1.4.17 Jim Myers, a Crown Point, Indiana, man with end-stage renal disease who is on... Continue reading »
CoverageRights.org helps patients to identify and to challenge discriminatory practices and adverse decisions by health insurers
12.29.16 A new website is helping individuals understand their medical insurance coverage rights and challenge... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Coalition says “thanks” to Washington representatives for protecting the rights of the chronically ill
12.21.16 As insurance companies discriminate against and make it more difficult for chronic disease patients... Continue reading »
Seattle Seahawks star Russell Wilson visits children’s hospital every week, supports Strong Against Cancer initiative
12.6.16 While all people with chronic diseases face challenges, children can have an especially difficult... Continue reading »
Patients, consumer groups call on CMS to protect charitable assistance programs and #LetCharitiesBeCharitable
12.1.16 Many people with chronic illnesses, including MS, hemophilia, various types of cancer and end-stage... Continue reading »
Patient discrimination 101: Five ways insurance carriers are discriminating against people with chronic health conditions
11.17.2016 A multi-state campaign to fight discrimination by insurance companies against people with certain health... Continue reading »