Oct 8, 2021 | Featured, Terry's Hot Take
Here’s some things to mull over while sipping your first (or tenth) Pumpkin Spiced Latte! Terry’s Hot Take is a monthly resource for lawmakers by the Executive Director of Patients Rising, on behalf of the 133 million Americans (one-third of Americans!) living...
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Aug 12, 2021 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2021 WASHINGTON — Patients Rising Executive Director Terry Wilcox released the following statement regarding President Biden’s announcement on prescription drug pricing: “At a time when our nation is turning to the innovation and...
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Oct 14, 2020 | Copay Accumulators
The following post is from Julie Baak, the Practice Manager for the Arthritis Center in Saint Louis, Missouri and a fierce patient advocate. What is a Copay Accumulator? Copay accumulator programs target the most costly specialty drugs. These drugs often have copay...
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May 12, 2020 | Featured, Federal Issues, News, Out of Pocket Costs
Sadly and surprisingly, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has sided with the bottom line of insurance companies and delivered devastating financial harm to patients — at a time when many simply cannot afford it. The 2021 Notice of Benefit and Payment...
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May 1, 2020 | Featured, Health Insurance, News
Medical providers are doing everything possible to fight the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re seeing the incredible commitment of doctors, nurses and other care providers during this public health crisis,” says Terry Wilcox, executive director of Patients Rising, a...
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