Oct 3, 2021 | Featured, Federal Issues, Health Policy
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss the latest in Congress and what it means for patients. They highlight the two spending bills Democrats are trying to pass and the implications on those with rare diseases, whom they argue deserves a seat at the...
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Sep 29, 2021 | Featured, Federal Issues
WASHINGTON – Patients Rising Now today released the latest health policy developments for Patient Advocates. Here’s what you need to know this week: Congress is under a deadline to pass a government funding bill this week, preventing the government from...
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Sep 10, 2021 | Access, Actions, Federal Issues, Medicare
There is a constant drum beat around the rising cost of drug prices, with little discussion of the benefit design in plans whether they are government or employer sponsored. Medicare Part B requires patients without supplemental coverage to pay a 20% copay on all...
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Sep 7, 2021 | Featured, Federal Issues, Podcast, Uncategorized
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Kate discuss ovarian cancer — September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month — and the pending federal policies that can help those afflicted. They highlight how Biogen has begun administering its new...
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Sep 6, 2021 | Actions, Federal Issues
Support the Speeding Therapy Access Today (STAT) Act In March 2021, Congress introduced a bipartisan bill that will improve the development of treatments and access to therapies for those suffering from rare disease conditions. Called the STAT Act (H.R. 1730/S. 670),...
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Sep 3, 2021 | Actions, Federal Issues
Support Johanna’s Law Also known as The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act, the legislation supports a variety of programs, research projects and activities at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aimed at educating healthcare providers...
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