Centene’s emergency room payment policy harms patients
Centene Corporation, a health care company acting as an intermediary between government-sponsored and private health... Continue reading »
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Alexander-Murray bill offers stabilization in uncertain health care climate
Hundreds of advocacy groups are calling on Congress to support short-term legislation that would help... Continue reading »
Report: Ineffective insurance practices put patients at risk
A report released earlier this month concluded that patients experience five specific hurdles – “utilization... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Coalition and 20-plus patient advocacy groups urge Congressional committee to support legislation protecting charity aid
The Chronic Disease Coalition and more than 20 other patient advocacy groups on Monday issued... Continue reading »
5 things to know about Anthem Insurance’s outrageous emergency room policy
The major health insurer Anthem is refusing to pay for nonemergency medical conditions treated in... Continue reading »
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules in favor of cancer patient, makes it easier to hold insurers accountable
10.11.17 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has sided with a cancer patient fighting for her health... Continue reading »
A patient’s right to choose health care coverage
Currently over 660,000 people in the United States are living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)... Continue reading »
Chronic disease in the news - five stories you must read
Chronic disease patients don’t get days off. From making sure they receive proper treatment to... Continue reading »
Four issues kidney patients face when fighting kidney disease
Nearly 5 million Americans have been diagnosed with kidney disease and over 650,000 Americans are... Continue reading »