Jul 22, 2021 | Actions, Federal Issues
Support the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act Currently over 8 million Disabled Americans rely on SSI (supplemental security income) in order to survive. Disabled people use SSI for essentials like food, clothes and medical treatment. Currently SSI rules...
Jul 22, 2021 | Federal Issues
FDA Must Step Up Oversight of Hand Sanitizer Safety By Marlene Wüst Smith, MD Hand sanitizer – it’s the go-to item for protecting our kids, even our “big” kids, those attending college in person. We keep it in our cars, our briefcases, kids’ backpacks, and our...
Jul 19, 2021 | Access, Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss how greater access to personal health data can improve patient access and outcomes. With personal health data and medical records at their fingertips, patients can make the best health choices regardless of their...
Jul 12, 2021 | Letters Supported
Patient groups, advocates, and providers have seen disturbing media reports about Cigna’s recent letter to patients and providers regarding the use of Cosentyx. In the letter, patients are encouraged to switch to a Cigna-preferred drug, as Cosentyx was removed from...
Jul 12, 2021 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss new Patients Rising polling showing that Americans are skeptical of European drug price controls and reference pricing. They highlight how Alzheimer’s treatment can follow in the footsteps of HIV/AIDS a...
Jul 10, 2021 | Terry's Hot Take
Terry’s Hot Take is a monthly resource for lawmakers by the Executive Director of Patients Rising, on behalf of the 133 million Americans living with chronic disease. National Health Issues Survey: In May 2021, Patients Rising conducted a national survey of 1,500+...
Jul 3, 2021 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss the financial and legal hurdles of dealing with a cancer diagnosis. They note how doctor’s visits, tests, procedures, and therapies are just one part of the cancer journey. Knowing and understanding the laws...
Jun 30, 2021 | Virtual Advocacy Chat
Lilly Stairs, creator of the Patients Rising Now Advocacy Master Class took over my chat to discuss what makes advocacy so important. Lilly was joined by some of our graduates turned Course Moderators, from the Winter Session. Adam, Becky, Richie, and Lisa discuss...
Jun 30, 2021 | News, Statements
There are 144 million Americans with chronic disease at stake. Instead of playing Washington D.C. political games with expensive opposition research collected to shame passionate hard-working patient advocates and advocacy organizations, David Mitchell and Patients...
