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 »
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A new administration, an uncertain future for the Affordable Care Act
12.16.2016 “On day one of the Trump Administration, we will ask Congress to immediately deliver... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Coalition issues statement on CMS rule that will harm kidney patients
12.13.16 The Chronic Disease Coalition today released the following statement from Scott Bruun, executive director:... Continue reading »
Americans must look #BeyondPremiums to find affordable health care coverage
12.7.16 With the recent U.S. election and President-elect Trump pledging to repeal the Affordable Care... 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 »
Insurance companies are pushing patients off of their prescribed medications
12.2.16 A recent survey found that many Tennesseans are being forced off prescribed medications by... 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 »
Crowdfunding to pay medical bills may soon be history
11.29.16 From a woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer to a mother trying to help her... 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 »