Guest Blog: A Patient's Guide to Self-Advocacy (Part 2/2)
My journey of learning to advocate for myself When I started advocating for myself, it... Continue reading »
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Guest Blog: A Patient's Guide to Self-Advocacy (Part 1/2)
Having to navigate our health care system can be overwhelming and daunting, especially with a... Continue reading »
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 »
AB 290 will force the American Kidney Fund to stop financially supporting low-income patients in California
For decades, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) has provided charitable financial aid to patients unable... Continue reading »
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Libby
On June 21, 2018, Libby took her 15-year-old daughter to The Warped Tour concert. Like... Continue reading »
Four tips on preparing for a natural disaster
With hurricane season in full swing, the Chronic Disease Coalition knows that many patients will... Continue reading »
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 »
Q&A with Sydney Reed
The Chronic Disease Coalition sat down with ambassador Sydney Reed to learn more about California’s... 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 »