Report: Ineffective insurance practices put patients at risk
A report released earlier this month concluded that patients experience five specific hurdles – “utilization... Continue reading »
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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 »
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Barbara Hodge
Fifty years ago, diabetes was treated vastly different. Patients’ frequent doctor visits focused on monitoring... Continue reading »
5 things to know about Anthem Insurance’s outrageous emergency room policy
The major health insurer Anthem is refusing to pay for nonemergency medical conditions treated in... Continue reading »
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Janice Starling
High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure in the United States,... Continue reading »
Action Alert: Now is your chance to protect patients’ access to lifesaving health care!
A federal bill is poised to stop big health insurance companies from unfairly denying coverage... Continue reading »
Q&A: Dr. Lisa Sumlin
In the battle against chronic disease, there are many stakeholders: patients, families and doctors. While... Continue reading »
Patient Advocate Spotlight: John Cushman
John Cushman is walking across America to raise awareness about a chronic illness – for... Continue reading »
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Apollonia Bynum
A single mother of three, Apollonia Bynum of Louisiana is all too familiar with pain.... Continue reading »