Florida Senate Bill 98 would begin to rein in harmful ‘step therapy’ and prior authorization insurance practices
12.07.17 A bill advancing in Florida would make it easier for patients to get the... Continue reading »
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5 tips for enjoying the holidays with a chronic disease
The holiday season is a time for fun, laughter and connecting with close friends and... Continue reading »
Centene’s emergency room payment policy harms patients
Centene Corporation, a health care company acting as an intermediary between government-sponsored and private health... Continue reading »
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Tomisa Starr
Few people are likely to know as much about scleroderma as native Californian Tomisa Starr.... Continue reading »
Chronic warrior Matt Iseman, RA and the importance of community
The enthusiastic host of NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior," Matt Iseman, has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) –... Continue reading »
Alexander-Murray bill offers stabilization in uncertain health care climate
Hundreds of advocacy groups are calling on Congress to support short-term legislation that would help... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Coalition hosts first Twitter chat
On October 30, 2017, the Chronic Disease Coalition hosted our very first Twitter chat, where... Continue reading »
Report: Ineffective insurance practices put patients at risk
A report released earlier this month concluded that patients experience five specific hurdles – “utilization... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Coalition and 20-plus patient advocacy groups urge Congressional committee to support legislation protecting charity aid
The Chronic Disease Coalition and more than 20 other patient advocacy groups on Monday issued... Continue reading »