May 28, 2020
CCPA Toolkit for COVID-19 and the Chronic Disease Community
As an organization representing health consumers with chronic conditions across the country, the Chronic Care Policy Alliance understands the concern…
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The State of Chronic Care: How a New Federal Rule will Increase Prescription Drug Costs for Patients
A Policy Discussion for Advocates Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, June 3 at 1:30 PM EST / 10:30 AM…
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Statement on CMS Lowering Insulin Costs for Seniors
Joan Werblun, RN, advisory committee member of the Chronic Care Policy Alliance, issued the following statement today in response to…
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COVID-19 and telehealth revolution policy barriers are standing in the way of transforming care
Originally published for The Hill By Dr. R. Lawrence Moss, Opinion Contributor May 18th, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has unexpectedly…
Read MoreMay 15, 2020
With COVID-19 comes new concerns about chronic illnesses
Originally reported by Denise Whitaker, KOMO News May 4th, 2020 Roughly six of 10 Americans suffer from a chronic disease…
Read MoreMay 8, 2020
Statement on Federal Ruling that Creates Barriers for Patients with Chronic Disease and Illness
The Chronic Care Policy Alliance is disappointed in the recent Trump Administration ruling allowing insurers to exclude copay assistance. Without…
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Vaccines are integral part of chronic disease management
April 30th. 2020 Originally published on Becker’s Hospital Review In Collaboration with Immunization Action Coalition Chronic care management has, at…
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COVID-19 Weekly Recap
CDC Daily – COVID-19 Cases in America Updated May 7th, 2020 Total Cases: 1,219,066 Total Deaths: 73,297 States with highest number…
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COVID-19 Briefing with Chronic Disease Community
On Wednesday, April 29, we held a virtual briefing with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
Read MoreApril 15, 2020
Health Groups Urge Californians To Respond To Gov. Newsom’s Request To Check In On Seniors
Stephanie Winn American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Steph.Winn@cancer.org Cell: 916 802-4033 Sacramento, Calif. – April 15, 2020 – Facing a…
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