The Chronic Care Coalition Blog

Vaccines save lives by preventing serious, potentially life-threatening diseases. The presenters highlight how immunization programs have dramatically reduced — and in some cases nearly eliminated — diseases that were common a short time ago.

The “Protecting Patient Care! Understanding the Effects of Medi-Cal Budget Cuts” webinar provided a timely overview of how budget reductions could impact Medi-Cal beneficiaries across the state and what can be done to safeguard essential healthcare access. Medi-Cal cuts risk deepening disparities, increasing emergency care usage, exacerbating preventable chronic illnesses, and undermining both wellness and economic stability. This webinar makes clear that Medi-Cal budget cuts are more than numbers — they threaten access to life-altering medications and treatments, especially for California’s most vulnerable.

AB 116 (Health Omnibus Trailer Bill) was signed by the Governor on June 27th with changes to Medi-Cal provisions affecting patients.

The California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) is deeply concerned with the Governor’s proposed 2025-26 budget cuts (May Revise) to Medi-Cal Coverage. We care concerned that patients will be hurt through ill-advised and hasty cuts to the Medi-Cal budget.  For instance, …

“Patients across California are struggling to afford the medications they need and PBMs play a major role in driving up costs, limiting access, and putting independent pharmacies out of business. Today’s announcement will help the state to begin addressing these harms; however, we must do more to ensure medications are affordable and accessible for the people who need them most.

Every year on April 17th, people around the globe come together to raise awareness about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. World Hemophilia Day serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those living with these conditions, while also highlighting the advancements in treatment and the importance of support networks. It’s a day to celebrate resilience, advocate for better care, and foster understanding within our communities.

If there is any chance you’ve had an impact to your head you should be checked out. Problems are not always immediately apparent. Medical professionals can conduct several tests to assess the severity of the injury. Common diagnostic methods include a neurological examination where doctors assess the patient’s cognitive function, coordination, and physical responses.

At first glance, step therapy may seem like a reasonable approach to control expenses in healthcare. By encouraging the use of less expensive medications before advancing to costlier alternatives, insurers claim to contain costs while ostensibly ensuring that patients receive effective treatment. However, the reality is far more complex. Step therapy protocols and other utilization management tools are often implemented by health insurers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers without regard for individual patient needs, medical histories, or the expertise of healthcare providers.

The thyroid is a small but crucial gland in the neck that regulates metabolism, energy levels, and overall bodily functions by producing thyroid hormones. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system, and its main purpose is to regulate your metabolism but when it is not working right it can affect your whole body.

As we embark on a new year, health-related bills signed into California law will take effect on January 1st and directly impact Californians in 2025. The California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) annually reviews proposed bills to ensure patients’ voices are heard, and their needs are addressed. These five enacted bills may have the most impact on California patients with chronic and rare diseases.