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January 29, 2026

What Medicare Drug Negotiation Means for Patients in 2026 and Beyond

As we rang in the new year, we passed a significant milestone in the Medicare Negotiation Program. Quietly and without…

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January 27, 2026

CCPA Responds to CMS Drug Price Negotiation Announcement (IPAY 2028)

Liz Helms, Founder and Director of the Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA), issued the following statement in response to the…

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January 21, 2026

CCPA Submits Letters to Congress Ahead of Insurance Hearings

Today, the Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA) submitted two letters to congressional committees ahead of hearings examining insurance practices and…

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December 22, 2025

CCPA Statement on Medicare GLOBE and GUARD Rules

Liz Helms, CEO of the Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA), issued the following statement following the release by the Centers…

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December 16, 2025

Why PBM Reform Must Be a Priority in 2026

Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) sit at the center of the prescription drug supply chain, and for years, patients have felt…

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December 11, 2025

RECAP: CCPA’s Washington, D.C. Advocacy Trip

At the end of October, CCPA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Liz Helms, traveled to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., for…

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November 26, 2025

CCPA Supports Bipartisan RESULTS Act to Protect Medicare Diagnostic Testing

CCPA recently signed on, along with 29 other patient organizations, to a national advocacy letter led by RetireSafe urging Congress to…

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November 20, 2025

The Hidden Middleman Affecting Your Lab Tests: What You Need to Know About Laboratory Benefit Managers (LBMs)

As states across the country, including California this year, begin to rein in Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), and U.S. Congress…

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November 3, 2025

CCPA Leads Sign-On Letter Urging Congress to Reinstate Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities

The Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA), joined by more than 50 partner organizations, submitted the following letter to Congressional leadership…

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October 17, 2025

Webinar Recap: Medicare in Transition: Drug Pricing Negotiation, Open Enrollment Essentials, and Legislative Updates

On October 3, 2025, CCPA hosted a webinar, “Medicare in Transition: Drug Pricing Negotiation, Open Enrollment Essentials, and Legislative Updates.”…

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October 13, 2025

Making the Most of Open Enrollment: Your Guide to Medicare Changes, Coverage Choices and More

The shift to cooler weather, the kids going back to school and the sudden need for a flu vaccine are…

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October 10, 2025

CCPA Joins Call to Strengthen Medicare Osteoporosis Care

CCPA recently signed on to an important advocacy letter led by the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundationto that was submitted…

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October 8, 2025

Time for 340B Reform: Why Patients Need the 340B ACCESS Act

The 340B Drug Pricing Program was designed to make prescription medications and healthcare services more affordable for uninsured and low-income…

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October 6, 2025

Statement from the Chronic Care Policy Alliance on the Expiration of Telehealth Flexibilities

The Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA) urges Congress to come together in a bipartisan manner to immediately extend Medicare’s telehealth…

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August 1, 2025

340B Bill Successfully Halted in California for 2025

In California, as in many states, a bill expanding the 340B program — AB 1460 — was causing deep concerns…

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