Cancer

Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world.  The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 without intervention.

Diabetes

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 10, 2012) - The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) today applauded Health Affairs for taking diabetes head on and for advancing the importance of addressing this costly chronic disease before its consequences erode the overall health of Americans and further challenge our U.S. health care system and budget deficit.

Obesity

Washington, D.C.  (September 5, 2012) – The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) today emphasized the importance of supporting National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. PFCD encourages youth and their caretakers across the country to kick off September - and the new school year - with a renewed commitment to health and wellness.

Heart Disease

Medicare Part D has had important implications for patient outcomes and treatment costs among beneficiaries with congestive heart failure (CHF). This study finds that improved medication adherence associated with expansion of drug coverage under Part D led to nearly $2.6 billion in reductions in medical expenditures annually among beneficiaries diagnosed with CHF and without prior comprehensive drug coverage, of which over $2.3 billion was savings to Medicare. Further improvements in adherence could potentially save Medicare another $1.9 billion annually, generating upwards of $22.4 billion in federal savings over 10 years.