Patients Rising

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we’re thrilled to launch our Dementia Caregivers Community! @KrisMcCabe and other advocates share personal stories, insights, and encouragement. Be part of a supportive community today. https://hubs.ly/Q02WF70B0 #DementiaCaregivers #Alzheimers #CareTogether #PatientHelpline #NFCMonth

Kicking off National Family Caregivers Month by launching the Dementia Caregivers Community with @LifeWithGrams, Kris McCabe and our friends at Always Home Connected! 🌟 Join a space dedicated to caregivers where you can share your story, access resources, and connect with others who understand. Join us today and celebrate the strength of family caregivers. https://hubs.ly/Q02Wzkqw0 #CareTogether #DementiaCaregivers #PatientHelpline #NFCMonth

It's National Pharmacy Week and the PBMs are still putting independent pharmacies out of business by reimbursing them at lower rates and implementing deliberate, anticompetitive policies. If you haven't yet, sign our petition today. https://hubs.ly/Q02VLNHL0

This week is invisible disability awareness week so this is a friendly reminder not to judge a disability by its visibility.

In many states, lawmakers are weighing the possibility of introducing a “Prescription Drug Affordability Board” (PDAB). This board, composed of 'experts' tasked with regulating drug prices, might initially appear beneficial. However, it could have significant negative implications by empowering insurance companies to deny claims and reduce coverage for essential medications on an even greater scale. It is absolutely crucial for patients to actively oppose this legislation and urge lawmakers to reconsider and halt the progression of this bill. Is your state considering PDAB legislation? Explore our map below and stay informed about opportunities for advocacy📣 #PDABs #PatientEmpowerment #PrescriptionDrugAffordability

Join us on October 24th at 7:00pm (EST) for our State Town Hall, where we'll dive into crucial discussions on Charity Care (340B) Reform, the establishment of Prescription Drug Affordability Boards, and the inclusion of Safe Repair carveouts for medical devices in Right to Repair legislation. Why Attend? 🔸Gain insights from leading healthcare policy experts and patient advocates 🔸Participate in Q&A sessions with each panel 🔸Network with like-minded individuals passionate about improving patient care 🔸Learn about concrete ways to get involved in advocacy efforts Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of healthcare policy. Register now at the link below to secure your spot at this informative and empowering event🧡✨ 🔸https://hubs.ly/Q02TSqrX0

Important Medicare Update‼️ For the first time ever, Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part D plans will enjoy two exciting new benefits designed to make their medications more affordable: 🔸A cap on out-of-pocket expenses, set at $2,000 in 2025 🔸The flexibility of the new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) With the MPPP, individuals can conveniently spread out their prescription drug costs over the year without worrying about interest or fees. Beneficiaries can begin enrolling in the MPPP through their Part D plan during the Open Enrollment period from October 15 to December 7, 2024. #Medicare #PerscriptionDrugCosts #MPPP #OpenEnrollment

🗓️Mark your calendars and get excited for another Patients Rising Town Hall✨ This time we will be diving into a series of policy discussions on charity care reform, price setting schemes like Prescription Drug Affordability Boards, and Safe Repair Carveouts for Medical Devices in Right to Repair bills. Stay tuned for more information! #StateTownHall #CharityCare #PDABs #RightToRepair

Charity care is meant to be a lifeline, but it's falling short for those who rely on it most. Millions of Americans are struggling to afford healthcare, but instead of channeling savings back into helping low-income or vulnerable patients, the funds end up benefiting hospitals in wealthy areas while underserved communities are left behind. Join us in our mission to make charity care truly charitable—sign our petition today! 🔸https://hubs.ly/Q02T08Ml0 #CharityCareReform #HealthcareForAll #PatientEmpowerment

Cost of care continually increases. Medical debt doesn’t discriminate. Recently I spent 10 days inpatient in the hospital. I needed an ambulance to get there, and a slew of testing, and two small surgeries while there. I also needed expensive antibiotics when I was discharged to finish at home. I have good insurance coverage, and yet the cost I’m responsible for is still high. The average person doesn’t have a few thousand dollars sitting around to pay for the cost of care. Your health can’t wait. I couldn’t push off going to the hospital. Having a blood infection can kill you, and there was no way I could allow the cost of care to stop me from getting what I need. After I’ve healed, I now have another burden to bear. This is why some put off care, and that can be deadly. You shouldn’t have to put your health at risk because the cost of care is too high. Something needs to change.