The Power of Community: What we saw at the Portland Kidney Symposium
3.8.16 Registered Nurse John A. Fallgren’s entry into the medical field wasn’t exactly typical. He... Continue reading »
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Join us at the Kidney Patient Education Symposium in Portland on March 6
3.4.16 This week marked the launch of 2016’s National Kidney Month and, this coming weekend,... Continue reading »
More Chronic Disease Patients Face Discrimination from Insurers
2.19.16 Idaho residents with chronic medical disorders are having trouble getting the care they need... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Coalition launches “thank you” campaign
12.6.15 Portland, Oregon – The Chronic Disease Coalition is sending a public “thank you” message... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Sufferers and Health-Care Advocates Form Chronic Disease Coalition to Protect Patients' Rights
11.19.15, Market Wired PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwired - Nov 19, 2015) - People suffering from chronic diseases... Continue reading »
Oregon kidney patients caught in insurer-clinic clash
11.13.15, OregonLive Oregon health insurers are battling with providers of expensive kidney disease treatment, and... Continue reading »
Many Oregon health plans are in dialysis centers' cross hairs
11.3.15, Portland Business Journal Regence BlueCross BlueShield isn't the only health insurer coming under fire... Continue reading »
Say 'no' to insurance company's kidney failure proposal
10.30.15, Oregonlive By Sen. Chip Shields and Rep. Andy Olson Good health is a fragile... Continue reading »