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November 5, 2021

All Copays Count Coalition Applauds House Introduction of Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act

National Hemophilia Foundation WASHINGTON, DC—November 2, 2021—The All Copays Count Coalition, which comprises more than 60 groups representing patients with serious and chronic diseases including the Chronic Care Policy Alliance, applauds the introduction of the Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays…

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October 6, 2021

Webinar Recap: “Issue Briefing and Advocacy Training on Policy Priorities for Patient Advocates”

On September 16, Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA) hosted  a comprehensive issue brief on CCPA’s main policy priorities as Congress returns from August recess. We were joined by Brett McReynolds, Vice President of Public Policy at American Autoimmune Related Diseases…

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October 5, 2021

Crisis in Bone Health: Strengthening Patient Access to Preventive Care Webinar

Recently, the California Chronic Care Coalition American Bone Health and the Fracture Prevention Coalition proudly co-hosted a webinar titled “Crisis in Bone Health:…

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August 19, 2021

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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July 30, 2021

Axis Advocacy Podcast Welcomes CCCC President & CEO Liz Helms to Discuss Improving Healthcare Together

In this enlightening conversation, California Chronic Care Coalition President and CEO Liz Helms joins host Adrienne Shapiro of Axis Advocacy…

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July 21, 2021

Letter to Congress: Please Oppose Harmful Policy Change to Medicare Part D

In a letter to Congress, the Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA) expressed its opposition to a proposed policy change to Medicare Part D. Read the full letter: Dear Congress, For millions of seniors and patients living with disabilities, a robust…

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July 12, 2021

What You Need to Know About the 340B Drug Pricing Program

Created in 1992, the 340B Drug Pricing Program was designed to expand access to affordable, discounted prescription medications for vulnerable,…

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June 30, 2021

CCPA Webinar Recap: Continuing Advocacy on Copay Accumulators and Patient Access

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June 8, 2021

Nevada Prioritizes Access To Healthcare

"Working in tandem, state officials and the biopharmaceutical industry have succeeded in making COVID vaccines accessible and plentiful throughout Nevada helping with our economy’s recovery. But bypassing just one federal healthcare bill, that all could change. To crush our state’s…

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June 7, 2021

CCPA Opposes Biden Administration Decision on Copay Assistance that Would Have Helped Patients

In late April the Biden administration released the rules that govern how private health plans will operate in 2022. CCPA was disappointed to see the administration fail to address the issue of copay assistance for prescription drugs, and in doing…

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June 2, 2021

New Website Answers Vaccination Questions and Provides Essential Information for People at High Risk for COVID-19

        New Website Answers Vaccination Questions and Provides Essential Information for People at High Risk for COVID-19…

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April 23, 2021

Congress Should Ask: Does Health Care Policy Put Patients First?

"As the U.S. faces many urgent and emergent challenges, including COVID-19 and the economic downturn the virus has caused, Congress clearly has a lot on its plate. In this chaotic climate, lawmakers will need to carefully prioritize the issues they…

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April 22, 2021

Letter to Congress: Chronic Care Policy Alliance Opposes H.R. 3

In a letter to Congress, the Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA) expressed its opposition to H.R.3, the "Lower Drug Costs Now Act." Read the full letter: Dear Legislator, I am writing on behalf of Chronic Care Policy Alliance to strongly…

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April 9, 2021

Letter to Congress: Health care policy should put patients first

In a letter to Congress, the Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA) urged members to pursue policies that ensure accessible and affordable care for patients. Read the full letter: Dear Legislator, As the U.S. faces many urgent and emergent challenges, including…

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April 6, 2021

CCPA Partner Spotlight: Juana and Estela Mata, Looms4Lupus

Introducing the CCPA Partner Spotlight Series: This series highlights the work of partners at organizations advocating for patients with chronic illness. Featured partners elevate the voices of patients with chronic illness at the local, state, or national level while working…

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