California tables harmful dialysis bill, scoring a win for kidney patients
The Sacramento Bee has reported that California's Senate Bill 349 has been halted for 2017... Continue reading »
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Four times people went above and beyond to help chronically ill patients during Hurricane Harvey
As Hurricane Harvey pummeled Texas, hundreds of heroes stepped up to help patients with chronic... Continue reading »
Q&A with aspiring author and patient advocate Mindy Bartleson
9.7.2017 “You’ve got to look at the positive.” “It could be worse.” “You can do... Continue reading »
Maudie: An artist’s fight against rheumatoid arthritis
9.5.17 “Maudie” hit theaters earlier this summer. A biopic based on the life of Canadian... Continue reading »
Anthem Insurance denies access to breakthrough treatment for diabetes patients
Doctors should determine what’s medically necessary – not insurance companies 8.31.17 In yet another example... Continue reading »
The Chronic Disease Coalition will attend AAKP’s Annual National Patient Meeting
8.29.17 The American Association of Kidney Patients will host the 43rd Annual National Patient Meeting... Continue reading »
Six celebrities who crush challenges surrounding their chronic disease
8.29. 17 Chronic diseases continue to be among the leading causes of death each year... Continue reading »
Study finds Americans who buy health insurance are still denied access to treatment by insurance providers
8.28.17 Nine out of 10 consumers feel doctors should be able to make treatment decisions... Continue reading »
Jerry Lewis: A champion for muscular dystrophy patients
8.24.2017 We will all remember Jerry Lewis as a fun-loving comedian, actor, producer, singer and... Continue reading »