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…
Read MoreJune 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…
Read MoreJune 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…
Read MoreJune 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…
Read MoreMay 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…
Read MoreMay 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…
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…
Read MoreMay 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),…
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…
Read MoreApril 10, 2020
Medicare Beneficiaries Who Get Coronavirus May Face a Price Shock
Originally Published on CNBC.com Sarah O’Brien March 30th, 2020 These may be extra scary times for Medicare beneficiaries. For…
Read MoreMarch 15, 2020
Statement on COVID-19 For People with Chronic Conditions
March 15, 2020 SACRAMENTO, CA – On behalf of California Chronic Care Coalition, Chronic Care Policy Alliance, and My…
Read MoreMarch 13, 2020
White House Declares National Emergency Amidst COVID-19 Concerns
Friday, March 13th, 2020 Watch the Press Conference Here The President announced a national emergency in a live press conference on Friday to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health emergency within the United States. Here are some takeaways: …
Read MoreNovember 21, 2019
There’s still time to make changes to your Medicare plan. Here’s why that matters
Sarah O’Brien @SARAHTGOBRIEN PUBLISHED THU, NOV 21 2019, 9:21 AM EST CNBC KEY POINTS Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7…
Read MoreOctober 14, 2019
Patients, Doctors and Advocates Applaud Governor Newsom’s Signature on SB 600
(Sacramento, CA) – The health plan practice of routinely denying fertility preservation for individuals undergoing medical treatments such as chemotherapy will…
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2019
California congressional delegation needs to protect patients against surprise medical bills
"The rising cost of health care places undue stress and financial burdens on patients already struggling to access the treatment and services they need to live fuller, healthier lives. For Californians living with chronic diseases, the high cost of health…
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