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Terry Wilcox Statement on President Biden’s Drug Pricing Announcement

Terry Wilcox Statement on President Biden’s Drug Pricing Announcement

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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Understanding United Healthcare’s Accumulator Policy

Understanding United Healthcare’s Accumulator Policy

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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Statement by Patients Rising NOW on CMS Decision to Increase Out-of-Pocket Costs for Patients

Statement by Patients Rising NOW on CMS Decision to Increase Out-of-Pocket Costs for Patients

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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Insurance prior authorization takes doctors away from patients during COVID-19 pandemic

Insurance prior authorization takes doctors away from patients during COVID-19 pandemic

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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Louisiana took emergency steps to help patients. Now, the insurance industry is suing to stop it.

Louisiana took emergency steps to help patients. Now, the insurance industry is suing to stop it.

Apr 20, 2020 | Health Insurance, State Issues

Since declaring a statewide coronavirus emergency on March 11, Louisiana has taken decisive action to help patients through the public health crisis. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has issued a set of sweeping emergency orders that expand patients’ access to...
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