Chronic Disease Month highlights the experiences of chronic disease patients and demonstrates the many ways we can improve the healthcare system for everyone.
Chronic Disease Month highlights the experiences of chronic disease patients and demonstrates the many ways we can improve the healthcare system for everyone.
In these insightful conversations, we reflect on how far we’ve come in understanding and treating chronic diseases, and honor the science, persistence and partnerships that continue to improve lives.
Patients First, Progress Together: 2025 State of the Patient
The Chronic Disease Coalition works to advocate for patients and help them advocate for themselves. In celebration of Chronic Disease Month, we invite our patient ambassadors and partner patient groups to join us on July 10 for a one-hour conversation on what's next in state and federal advocacy and how we can keep patients at the center of healthcare policy.
Knowing that most states will make cuts, how do we preserve the progress we've made? What issues do we have in common? Where can we keep moving forward?
Speakers: More info coming soon!
Amplify your voice! Use these tools learn more about and get started with advocacy.
In just a few decades, diagnostics and treatments for chronic diseases have made incredible improvements. This progress is thanks to the passion of researchers and providers in the public, academic and private sectors. We’ve also improved access to, and the affordability of, chronic disease treatment.
To make real headway on chronic disease in this country, we need multifaceted approaches that help all of us. In the short term, that means preserving access to Medicaid coverage. In the long-term, that means continued investments in public health, medical research and regulatory oversight.
Time and time again, legislators tell us how they are inspired by their constituents to work on patient-centered policy. And that's you! Elected officials truly value meeting the people they represent. You don't have to be a law or policy expert to have a meeting with your legislator – just take the time to get to know them, tell them your story and talk about how your life could be better. Click the link below for a template letter, short video guide and some tips for an effective meeting.
Recognizing those who are going the extra mile to move chronic disease care forward for everyone.
State Sen. Majority Leader, Janae Shamp
Arizona
State Rep. Jonathan Karlen
Montana
State Sen. Roberta Lange
Nevada
State Sen. Linda Ujifusa
Rhode Island
State Rep. Michelle McGaw
Rhode Island
State Rep. Trey Wharton
Texas
State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst
Texas
State Rep. Ryan Guillen
Texas
State Rep. Ann Johnson
Texas
State Rep. Jay Dean
Texas
State Sen. Troy Hashimoto
Hawaii
State Rep. Terez Amato
Hawaii
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Wisconsin
State Rep. Kimberly Moser
Kentucky
State Rep. Don Scott
Virginia
State Rep. Carrie Rheingans
Michigan
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