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Policy Issues Chronic Disease Coalition

WEBPolicy Issues. Chronic disease patients face battles that healthy Americans do not. From access to adequate health care to discrimination and the cost of treatment—chronic …

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Pilot project aims to increase health equity, reduce …

WEBThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is stepping up to lead and invest in health equity through the launch of a recent pilot project. The project will examine as many as 50 high-burden …

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About The Chronic Disease Coalition

WEBThe Chronic Disease Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the rights of chronic disease patients against discriminatory policies and practices. The coalition was founded in 2015 and has since …

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3 Health Care Policies to Know

WEBThe current public health crisis has forced millions of Americans to recognize that access to high-quality health care is vitally important. Without adequate or affordable coverage, a trip to the …

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Endometriosis in America: Tips, tricks and tribulations

WEBWhen I received my diagnosis of stage 4 endometriosis in 2008, I was a full-time entrepreneur with no health insurance. I was deathly afraid that I would be denied surgery because I had no way to pay for it. …

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Eight amazing advocates for people with chronic diseases

WEB4.26.17 Last year, the Chronic Disease Coalition highlighted five outstanding health care advocates for their efforts to raise awareness and ensure patients’ voices are heard. Many more people have spoken up in …

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Mental Health and Chronic Disease

WEBMental Health and Chronic Disease. It is important to acknowledge your mental health as a chronic disease patient. Some ways that can contribute to good mental health can include exercising, …

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Patient discrimination 101: Five ways insurance carriers …

WEBThe Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation at Harvard Law School and patient advocacy partners such as Nashville CARES and the AIDS Foundation of Chicago have filed complaints against health …

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Five resources for becoming a chronic disease patient …

WEB4.29.16 Becoming involved in advocacy is a great way for chronic disease patients to take charge of chronic health conditions and to help others in the process. With the vast array of issues that patients have to deal with, …

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Prioritizing Health Equity Chronic Disease Coalition

WEBPrioritizing Health Equity. This event has already passed. See the recording below! Health equity is a crucial part to protecting chronic disease patients with minority populations …

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5 major milestones in U.S. health care history

WEB5. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, otherwise known as HIPAA, was passed by Congress …

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CBS brings awareness to nationwide mental health and insurance …

WEBCBS brings awareness to nationwide mental health and insurance access issues. October 31, 2019. Health News. In the age of social media, awareness and …

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News Chronic Disease Coalition

WEBReflections from the Chronic Care Policy Alliance 2024 Forecast. March 27, 2024. Coalition Updates. The Chronic Disease Coalition recently had the privilege of participating in the …

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Study: educating patients leads to better patient outcomes

WEBA new study, The Other 45, looked at 47 chronic disease patients who spoke one-on-one with a medical student for 45 minutes. Patients met with medical students …

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2023 BIO Patient Health & Advocacy Summit: Top Takeaways

WEBThe 2023 BIO Patient Health & Advocacy Summit isn't just a fun thing to do each year; it's part of our community’s ongoing commitment to championing the needs of …

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Choosing the Right Health Insurance: Tips for Chronic Disease …

WEBIf you enroll in an HSA qualified health plan, you can use a special health savings account (HSA). This option lets you add tax-free money to an account each …

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Three reasons why doctors should treat the patient, not the disease

WEBThe Chronic Disease Coalition spoke to Dr. West about personalized medicine and why it’s important for doctors to treat the patient and not the disease. He gave us his top three …

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3 common challenges diabetes patients face

WEBRead on to learn about three common challenges faced by diabetes patients. 1. Discrimination in schools Effectively managing your diabetes is difficult at any age, but …

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CHRONIC Disease Coalition DISEASE

WEBAdvocates are the drivers of change in our health care system. By advocating for ourselves and others, we can expand access to care, end discriminatory insurance practices and …

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Three U.S. presidents who battled chronic conditions

WEBHere are three stories about U.S. presidents who shaped history while battling chronic diseases. 1. Dwight Eisenhower. Dwight Eisenhower was first elected president …

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5 celebrities who advocate on behalf of chronic disease patients

WEBBelow are five celebrities that are speaking out, sharing their experience and advocating for patients with chronic disease. 1. Lady Gaga – Fibromyalgia. Oscar …

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