May 8, 2020
The Chronic Care Policy Alliance is disappointed in the recent Trump Administration ruling allowing insurers to exclude copay assistance. Without…
Read MoreMay 7, 2020
On Wednesday, April 29, we held a virtual briefing with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
Read MoreApril 15, 2020
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
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
March 15, 2020 SACRAMENTO, CA – On behalf of California Chronic Care Coalition, Chronic Care Policy Alliance, and My…
Read MoreMarch 13, 2020
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
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
(Sacramento, CA) – The health plan practice of routinely denying fertility preservation for individuals undergoing medical treatments such as chemotherapy will…
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2019
"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…
Read MoreMay 30, 2019
(SACRAMENTO) – Today, the Chronic Care Policy Alliance, an extension of the California Chronic Care Coalition, announced the national roll out of My…
Read MoreMay 30, 2019
Since 2017, My Patient Rights has helped consumers in 17 states navigate a complex health care system. We’re proud…
Read MoreMay 29, 2019
"Imagine that you need surgery to correct a serious condition. You have health insurance, so you begin the process of getting your insurer to approve the operation. It does. A month later, as you are on the road to recovery,…
Read MoreOctober 26, 2017
"MAGNOLIA, TEXAS — In February, Dave Jensen, a 46-year-old firefighter from Phoenix, got an antibiotic prescription from his usual pharmacy through his Cigna health insurance. When he got home and told his wife he'd paid $71 for a 15-day supply…
Read MoreJuly 25, 2017
Sacramento, Calif. – California Chronic Care Coalition and Chronic Care Policy Alliance President and CEO Liz Helms released the following statement…
Read More
