The Power of Community: What we saw at the Portland Kidney Symposium
3.8.16 Registered Nurse John A. Fallgren’s entry into the medical field wasn’t exactly typical. He... Continue reading »
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Join us at the Kidney Patient Education Symposium in Portland on March 6
3.4.16 This week marked the launch of 2016’s National Kidney Month and, this coming weekend,... Continue reading »
Patient discrimination hits communities of color the hardest
3.2.16 It is an unfortunate but well-established fact that communities of color are disproportionally affected... Continue reading »
Yet another obstacle from an Idaho insurer for patients with kidney disease
2.29.16 The situation for kidney patients covered by Blue Cross of Idaho is getting increasingly... Continue reading »
Another case of patient discrimination in Idaho
2.26.16 On the heels of an insurance company discriminating against a dialysis patient in Idaho... Continue reading »
Idaho couple refused in-network coverage for kidney disease
2.25.16 An Idaho couple is among the latest cases of blatant patient discrimination by insurance... Continue reading »
More Chronic Disease Patients Face Discrimination from Insurers
2.19.16 Idaho residents with chronic medical disorders are having trouble getting the care they need... Continue reading »
Health insurers are using coverage options to discriminate against sicker patients, study shows
2.17.16 While the Chronic Disease Coalition’s roots are in Oregon, the issues that brought us... Continue reading »
Oregon legislators table bill to protect Oregonians from patient discrimination
2.15.16 Has an insurance company ever prevented you from getting the care you needed? If... Continue reading »