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 »
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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 »
5 states putting patients’ health over insurers’ profits
It seems that every year, insurance companies come up with a new hurdle for patients... Continue reading »
NASN shares the importance of improving care for students with chronic health conditions
For millions of young Americans facing a chronic disease, the school nurse down the hall... Continue reading »
Addressing the caregiving crisis
There are currently 133 million Americans living with a chronic disease. As the number continues... Continue reading »
5 living donors who gave the gift of life in the Pacific Northwest
As many as 20 people die each day in the United States while waiting for... Continue reading »
Representative Payne: Working hard for chronic disease patients, including himself
U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. was hospitalized recently due to complications from diabetes. A... Continue reading »
Guest blog: A social worker’s perspective on caregiving
For some, becoming a caregiver is expected. You may have a loved one who has... Continue reading »