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 »
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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 »
David Bowie dies at 69 after cancer battle
USA TODAY Legendary singer David Bowie has died at 69, his son, Duncan Jones, tweeted.... Continue reading »
Doctor-Patient Emails Can Help the Chronically Ill
Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many, study shows 1.4.16,... Continue reading »
Climbing with Kate
12.21.15, Hubbell Communications As I turned to watch her take those last, difficult steps to... Continue reading »
Cancer Rates Fall in Some Countries, Rise in Others
12.14.15, MNT Cancer rates have fallen in many high-income countries but have risen in countries... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Coalition launches “thank you” campaign
12.6.15 Portland, Oregon – The Chronic Disease Coalition is sending a public “thank you” message... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Sufferers and Health-Care Advocates Form Chronic Disease Coalition to Protect Patients' Rights
11.19.15, Market Wired PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwired - Nov 19, 2015) - People suffering from chronic diseases... Continue reading »
Oregon kidney patients caught in insurer-clinic clash
11.13.15, OregonLive Oregon health insurers are battling with providers of expensive kidney disease treatment, and... Continue reading »