3 times that insurance companies put profits over patients
Living with a chronic illness can be a difficult experience for patients, causing them to... Continue reading »
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October is Health Literacy Month: Inform and empower yourself!
The vast majority of Americans have worked within a health care system that is overly... Continue reading »
3 must read chronic disease news articles
From “fail first” legislation in Massachusetts to a recent study in the Journal of the... Continue reading »
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 »
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 »