Chronic Disease Coalition
Chronic Disease Month 2026
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans are living with a chronic disease. That means chronic disease patients aren't a small, special-interest group; they're the people who use the healthcare system the most, see it the most clearly, and understand better than anyone what's working and...
Medicaid Work Requirements: Protecting Patients While Keeping Communities Strong
Most people with chronic diseases want to work. They want to support their families, contribute to their communities, and maintain their independence. Healthcare makes that possible.New federal law now requires most adults on Medicaid to document 80 hours of work or...
Putting California Patients First
Across the country, nearly half of all Americans are managing at least one chronic condition. The Chronic Disease Coalition’s focus is simple and consistent: improve affordability, protect access to care, and strengthen patient representation in the policymaking process...
Prior Authorization and the Delay of Care
More and more, patients are reporting an increasing number of care denials and new prior authorization requirements-- all of which are delaying the treatment they need. For the millions of people managing chronic disease, one answer is clear: the ability to get the...