5 celebrities who advocate on behalf of chronic disease patients
As the number of people battling chronic disease rises, the importance of advocating for the... Continue reading »
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Teen fighting for her life is denied coverage for chemo treatment
An insurance company denied coverage to an 18-year-old cancer patient. Emily Ball is a four-time... Continue reading »
3 times laws helped protect people with diabetes from discrimination
Living with a chronic condition can be overwhelming and bring significant changes to how you... Continue reading »
Are chronic patients better off than a year ago? Not if insurers have a say
As 2018 came to a close and we start to focus on 2019, Chronic Disease... Continue reading »
Study: educating patients leads to better patient outcomes
Chronic disease patients are often in and out of doctors’ offices and hospitals, spending their... Continue reading »
The Chronic Disease Coalition’s top stories of 2018
In 2018, the Chronic Disease Coalition fought alongside patients, doctors and health care experts to... Continue reading »
Three takeaways from Scott’s interview on Living with Lupus
Earlier this week, Chronic Disease Coalition executive director Scott Bruun was interviewed on Living with... Continue reading »
Michigan health plans receive failing grade
As people with chronic conditions age, it becomes increasingly important for Medicare programs to cover... Continue reading »
Diabetes Awareness Month: Q&A with aspiring author and patient advocate Mindy Bartleson
CDC Patient Advocate Mindy Bartleson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a kid. She... Continue reading »