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The California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) is proud to host Stars of Advocacy Gala, awards ceremony honoring advocates for their leadership in the health and wellness space. CCCC is […]
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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. Learn more from Tom Hopkins, MD, known to...
Top Five New California Health Care Laws Effecting You in 2023
AB 2352 (Nazarian) Putting decision-making where it should be – between a patient and their physician.
We are exited to announce that the Governor signed AB 2352!Thank you to him,and congratulations to everyone who helped support this bill! AB 2352 – The Patient Rx Information and Choice Expansion Act (PRICE Act)Authored by Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian &Co-Authored by Assemblymember Marie...
Crisis in Bone Health: Strengthening Patient Access to Preventive Care Webinar
Recently, the California Chronic Care Coalition proudly co-hosted “Crisis in Bone Health: Strengthening Patient Access to Preventive Care” along with American Bone Health and the Fracture Prevention Coalition. If you were not able to join us, or would like to watch or share the webinar, you...
COVID-19 Updates for the Chronic Disease Community
As an organization representing health consumers with chronic conditions across the state, the California Chronic Care Coalition understands the concern many have as it relates to the novel Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19). We will continue to keep you updated on the latest information and how the...
Medi-Cal Patients’ Access and Continuity of Care Threatened
On April 13, 2021, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released a new policy, which would reduce the number of Medi-Cal managed care plans in Sacramento and San Diego Counties down to only two. Currently, Sacramento County has five managed care plans and San Diego County has seven....
Axis Advocacy Podcast Welcomes President & CEO Liz Helms to Discuss Improving Healthcare Together
In this enlightening conversation, President and CEO Liz Helms joins host Adrienne Shapiro of Axis Advocacy to discuss healthcare and addressing gaps in care. The duo give a history on their journey into advocacy, with Liz sharing how her own denial for a needed surgery motivated her to stand up,...
It’s Time to Address Rx Access Restrictions
By Liz HelmsPresident & CEOCalifornia Chronic Care Coalition Over the past several months, we’ve seen improvements in California and across the country in our efforts to end the pandemic. Nearly 20 million residents of our state are fully vaccinated. However, it’s clear that we have ways to...
Safely Reopening California
Originally Published On COVID19.CA.GOV Thanks to your trust in the vaccine and falling transmission rates, California has fully reopened its economy. This means no more physical distancing, no capacity limits, no county tiers, and relaxed mask guidance. Reopening California California is moving...