Should health insurers be allowed to make patients ‘fail first’ on the wrong drugs?
4.18.17 Chronic disease patients in Texas are speaking out in support of bills that would... Continue reading »
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Calls for holding insurance companies accountable after Florida man denied coverage for cancer treatment
4.17.17 When doctors discovered a tumor on Brett Nyquist’s brain a few days before Christmas... Continue reading »
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Lisa Clifford
4.13.2017 Born with one kidney, Lisa Clifford has struggled with chronic kidney disease her entire... Continue reading »
Five articles you need to read about live kidney donation
4.10.2017 April is National Donate Life Month, a time to raise awareness on the importance... Continue reading »
Bill strengthening patient protections advances in Florida
4.7.17 Patient rights scored a win when Senate Bill 530 in Florida passed unanimously in... Continue reading »
'Going in Style' brings kidney disease awareness to a movie theater near you
4.4.17 Asking a loved one or friend to consider being tested to become a donor... Continue reading »
States take action to prevent health insurers’ discriminatory practices
3.30.17 As insurance companies look for new and creative ways to maximize profits at the... Continue reading »
Florida bills seek to expand patient protections and access to care
3.28.2017 On Monday, March 27, the Florida Legislature unanimously passed two bills that would expand... Continue reading »
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Bridget Hunnewell
3.23.2017 Diagnosed with afibrinogenemia when she was 2 days old, Bridget Hunnewell has had to... Continue reading »