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October 12, 2020

Federal Proposals Endanger Patients and Hike Up Costs for the Chronically Ill

October 12, 2020 "As a nation, shouldn’t we try to make healthcare more affordable and accessible? Yet, recent health policies continue to fail vulnerable individuals, like those living with chronic illness. These patients — who pay thousands in out-of-pocket costs…

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September 14, 2020

Statement on Most Favored Nation Executive Order issued by the White House

The Chronic Care Policy Alliance released the following statement in response to the Most Favored Nation Executive Order issued by the White House on September 13: “Yesterday, President Trump issued an executive order to set prices for prescription medications in…

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September 11, 2020

Copay Accumulators Endanger the Chronic Disease Community and Make Medications Less Affordable for Patients

Millions of patients across the country rely on copay assistance programs to affordably access the medications they need to treat their chronic conditions and maintain their health. Unfortunately, access to these programs is being threatened by the increased implementation of…

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September 9, 2020

Chronic Care Policy Alliance Urges Congressional Members to Co-Sponsor HR 7647

The Chronic Care Policy Alliance sent letters to the House and the Senate urging congressional members to co-sponsor H.R. 7647. This bill would delay the implementation of the 2021 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for one year and reinstate…

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August 26, 2020

What To Know About Contact Tracing

Health officials are stopping the spread of COVID-19 in many ways. Contact tracing is one method for the public to…

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August 5, 2020

To Optimize Medication Use, Listen to the Patient’s Perspective

Originally Published on GTMR.org Liz Helms August 5, 2020 We know that successfully implementing comprehensive medication management (CMM) will improve quality…

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July 2, 2020

Letter to Protect Patient Cost-Sharing Assistance Sent to Congress

CCPA led a sign-on letter, in partnership with the HIV+Hep Policy Institute, outlining concerns with a provision included in the 2021 Notice…

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June 26, 2020

Maintaining Preventative Care During the Pandemic

The race to work on a COVID-19 vaccine has put immunizations at the forefront of many headlines. But what about…

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June 12, 2020

Reduced Cost of Insulin is Positive Step to Increased Patient Affordability

June 12, 2020 "Health policy has become a dominant and divisive topic in American politics, and for good reason. It matters. It is literally an issue of life and death for every citizen of this country. Therefore, it is important…

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June 11, 2020

Webinar Recap: “How a New Federal Rule will Increase Prescription Drug Costs for Patients”

Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA) hosted a webinar, “The State of Chronic Disease: How a New Federal Rule Will Increase…

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May 27, 2020

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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May 26, 2020

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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May 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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May 7, 2020

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),…

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April 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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