Preemptive Kidney Transplants: Why Aren't They More Popular
CDC Ambassador and long-time advocate James Myers is a champion for people battling kidney disease.... Continue reading »
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Maine law holds insurers accountable, new data highlights impact of nonmedical switching
Last year, Maine’s legislature passed and enacted a policy that would protect patients from nonmedical... Continue reading »
Getting to the heart of the problem
Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a heart attack. Cardiovascular disease is... Continue reading »
August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month
For 8 million Americans, Psoriasis is a chronic disease that must be endured daily. Psoriasis... Continue reading »
5 major milestones in U.S. health care history
In celebration of America’s birthday, the Chronic Disease Coalition looked at the evolution of health... Continue reading »
June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month
The date was November 5th, 1994. In an open letter to the American people, former... Continue reading »
Rise in insurance deductibles makes health care unattainable for patients
In 2006, the average annual deductible for an individual with employer-based health coverage was $379,... Continue reading »
May is Lupus Awareness Month
Patients share lupus stories to raise awareness All month long, you may have seen lupus... Continue reading »
Getting a Medical ID after chronic disease diagnosis
Getting a medical ID is not always the first thing in mind after receiving chronic... Continue reading »