Oregon Governor Declares July 10 Chronic Disease Awareness Day
7.7.17 For the first time, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has declared July 10 as Chronic... Continue reading »
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Scleroderma patients face barriers to treatment, discrimination at hands of insurers
6.28.17 Patient discrimination – from denying patients’ access to use charitable assistance to pay their... Continue reading »
Even the Insured Often Can’t Afford Their Medical Bills: Four takeaways from The Atlantic’s coverage of charitable patient assistance
6.27.17 A recent article in The Atlantic put a spotlight on the overwhelming importance of... Continue reading »
3 takeaways from a cardiologist on prior authorization requirements
6.22.17 From patient assistance bans to limited networks and discriminatory drug cost sharing, medical insurance... Continue reading »
Three inspirational stories from teens living with scoliosis
6.20.17 While June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, for the estimated 6 million Americans affected by... Continue reading »
How U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler saved her baby
6.15.17 Not every member of Congress has as direct of an understanding of chronic disease... Continue reading »
When a health insurer can cost you your life
6.14.17 We all know that having your health insurer refuse to cover a needed medication... Continue reading »
Cancer survivors face increased workplace discrimination
6.8.17 Surviving cancer is tough enough. But as many cancer patients make their way back... Continue reading »
7 chronic diseases service dogs help to manage
6.7.17 It was a great relief to learn that the U.S. Supreme Court recently sided... Continue reading »