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…
Read MoreJuly 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…
Read MoreJuly 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…
Read MoreJuly 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,…
Read MoreJune 30, 2021
CCPA Webinar Recap: Continuing Advocacy on Copay Accumulators and Patient Access
Read MoreJune 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…
Read MoreJune 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…
Read MoreJune 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…
Read MoreApril 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…
Read MoreApril 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…
Read MoreApril 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…
Read MoreApril 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…
Read MoreMarch 22, 2021
CCPA Statement on Withdrawal of CMS Demonstration Weakening Medicare Part D Six Protected Classes
CCPA applauds the Biden Administration’s decision to withdraw a demonstration that would have undercut Medicare Part D’s six protected classes drug policy. The six protected classes ensure that drugs for certain life-threatening conditions are covered by Medicare. Now, patients with…
Read MoreMarch 17, 2021
Welcome 117th Congress – Issues Impacting the Chronic Care Community
The Chronic Care Policy Alliance welcomed the 117th Congress and shared key issues that would advance the wellbeing of those in the chronic care community. Read the full letter: Dear Legislator, On behalf of the Chronic Care Policy Alliance, I’m…
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