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Introducing Patients Rising Now’s Advocacy Master Class

Introducing Patients Rising Now’s Advocacy Master Class

Dec 8, 2020 | Featured, Federal Issues, State Issues

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Patient Advocacy Master Class, an immersive experience unlike any advocacy training you’ve completed before! We believe that patients and caregivers hold the power to move the needle in healthcare & create a better...
State Watch: PA Proposes Modeling Drug Prices Based on Canada

State Watch: PA Proposes Modeling Drug Prices Based on Canada

Sep 24, 2020 | Drug Costs, State Issues

An international drug pricing model developed by the National Academy for State Health Policy has been proposed to be adopted in Pennsylvania to reduce drug costs in the state. Senator Tom Killion introduced the Prescription Drug Cost Reduction Act (Senate Bill 1315)...

Massachusetts Health Policy Commission Supports Extending State’s Co-pay Assistance Programs

Aug 11, 2020 | Copay Assistance, State Issues

Massachusetts Health Policy Commission Supports Extending State’s Co-pay Assistance Programs A Massachusetts law that allows patients to seek assistance from manufacturer co-pay assistance programs (coupons and discounts) is set to expire in January 2021. Patients...

Request that Co-pay Assistance Remain Allowable Permanently Under Massachusetts State Law

Jul 6, 2020 | Copay Assistance, Letters Supported, State Issues

Co-pay assistance helps to offset the cost sharing imposed by insurers, and allows patients to adhere to their medically needed treatments. They are often the only way patients can access critical medications for a wide array of disease states including, but not...

Help Keep Medication Affordable by passing S6303/A8246

Jun 17, 2020 | Copay Accumulators, Letters Supported, State Issues

New York has a strong record in leading the nation in providing access to affordable health coverage. Despite the strides the state has made in expanding coverage, many New Yorkers, including the insured, still face hardship when faced with prescription drug costs....

COVID-19: Testing and Treatment Costs; Insurance Options for the Unemployed 

Apr 24, 2020 | COVID-19, State Issues

With the growing infections from the SARS-COV-2 coronavirus and extended lockdowns across U.S. states, individuals and families have been struggling with both health and economic concerns. Unemployment numbers continue to rise and loss of employer coverage for those...
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