The Chronic Care Coalition Blog

All the latest information and insights about the healthcare system

March Marks Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month serves as a catalyst for advocacy and policy change. By amplifying the voices of those living with bleeding disorders, advocates strive to improve access to affordable treatment, expand research funding, and enhance healthcare infrastructure. Through grassroots activism and legislative efforts, California continues to lead the way in championing the rights and well-being of its bleeding disorders community.

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Adjusting to Change in the 2024 Legislative Session

Despite the fiscal headwinds, the California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC), in collaboration with its partners, remains stanch in advocating for vital legislative changes to enhance access to care for individuals with chronic conditions across the state.

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Reflecting on CCCC’s 2023 Legislative Activity

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Holiday Hearts & Healthy Corazones: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention for the At-Risk Latinx and Black/African American Populations

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Top Five New California Health Care Laws Effecting You in 2023

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AB 2352 (Nazarian) Putting decision-making where it should be – between a patient and their physician.

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Crisis in Bone Health: Strengthening Patient Access to Preventive Care Webinar

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COVID-19 Updates for the Chronic Disease Community

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Medi-Cal Patients’ Access and Continuity of Care Threatened

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Axis Advocacy Podcast Welcomes President & CEO Liz Helms to Discuss Improving Healthcare Together

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It’s Time to Address Rx Access Restrictions

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Safely Reopening California

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I’m Vaccinated. Now What?

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Featured Speaker Liz Helms, President & CEO of the California Chronic Care Coalition, on New Voices of Change Podcast Episode

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Officials Announce Regional Stay-At-Home Order to Address ICU Capacity Limits

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Thanksgiving Tips for a Healthy Holiday

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New Normal, Same Cancer – Addressing the Decline in Cancer Diagnoses During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Webinar Recap: “How Copay Accumulators Hurt Patients: A Policy Discussion For Advocates

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Federal Proposals Endanger Patients and Hike Up Costs for the Chronically Ill

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Staying Prepared During Wildfires

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What To Know About Contact Tracing

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CCCC Welcomes New Team Members

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To Optimize Medication Use, Listen to the Patient’s Perspective

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Governor Newsom Orders All Indoor Operations to Close as Cases Spike in California

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Maintaining Preventative Care During the Pandemic

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Preparing for Wildfire Season While Living with a Chronic Condition

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Statement on CMS Lowering Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs for Seniors

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Webinar: “Conquering Insurance Challenges: Finding New Coverage & Overcoming Denials”

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COVID-19 Weekly Recap

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Webinar – COVID-19 and the Chronic Disease Community

Thank you for your interest in our virtual briefing. You can view a recording of the webinar here.

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COVID-19 Briefing with the Chronic Disease Community

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California Expands Healthcare Capacity Before Anticipated COVID-19 Peak

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COVID-19 Task Force Updates Opportunities for Small Businesses, Guidelines, and PPE

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Gov. Newsom Announces Creation of the “California Health Corps” and Calls on Health Care Providers to Register

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Gov. Newsom Announces Statewide Stay At Home Executive Order

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Gov. Newsom Announces New Recommendations to Protect High-Risk Individuals from COVID-19

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COVID-19 and the Chronic Disease Community

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CCCC Statement on HR 3

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California Chronic Care Coalition Brings Back ‘Choose Smart California’ Campaign, Encouraging Californians to Be Smart Consumers When Selecting Health Plans

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Patients, Doctors, and Advocates Applaud Governor Newsom’s Signature on SB 600

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California congressional delegation needs to protect patients against surprise medical bills

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Improper Denials of Fertility Preservation Services in California are Routine

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Healthy Corazones: Cardiovascular Disease in the Latinx Community

Latinos are more likely to have high blood pressure due to genetics, lifestyle, and diet which can increase the risk of developing heart disease. Our webinar “Healthy Corazones” will help you learn about the main drivers of cardiovascular disease within the Latinx community.

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Holiday Hearts — Cardiovascular Disease in the Black/African American Community

Holiday Hearts” shares knowledge about the main drivers of cardiovascular disease within the Black/African American population which is at much higher risk for heart failure due to genetics, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other factors.

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