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Medicaid’s Role in Behavioral Health - Infographic
From Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
5/5/17
Behavioral health conditions, which include both mental illnesses and addictions, a ect a substantial portion of the US population, including many people with Medicaid. Many behavioral health providers do not take any type of insurance,
In the news
May 9,2017
Chronic Mental Health Conditions Could Cost States up to $3.5 Trillion
Chronic Mental Health Conditions Could Cost States up to $3.5 Trillion
Challenges are many, but opportunities abound for reforms that would bring better overall health, greater savings through access to quality care
Washington, D.C. (April 26, 2017) A recent
Press release
Apr 26,2017
The fight against chronic disease
By Ken Thorpe
4/25/17
For the millions of Californians living with chronic health conditions like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, asthma and arthritis, securing adequate and affordable health care coverage can be a challenging feat. Rising costs and limited in-network options are making
OP-ED
Apr 26,2017
It’s time to step up our game in fighting chronic diseases
By Dr. Ronald Renuart Sr.
4/18/17
Chronic diseases are taking a serious toll on our nation and our state.
There are millions of Floridians — in fact, more than half of our citizens — who have at least one serious chronic illness like heart disease, cancer or
In the news
Apr 20,2017
The Most Pressing Reason Why We Need to Help Our Kids Get Moving
By Helen Durkin, JD
1/5/17
A headline crossed my desktop recently. And it made me sad:
“U.S. ranks near bottom among countries for youth fitness, study says”
We’d ranked 47 out of 50.
It didn’t concern me that we’d be among
In the news
Jan 5,2017
Managing diabetes is expensive — it's time to step up our game
The Hill
By Kenneth Thorpe, Contributor - 12/15/16 06:40 AM EST
More than 29 million Americans have diabetes — but a staggering quarter of them don't know it. That needs to change. When diabetes isn't controlled, patients face increased risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney
OP-ED
Dec 16,2016
New survey finds Americans living with diabetes want policymakers focused on keeping premiums, co-pays, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs down
More than six-in-ten of those surveyed say health insurance in this country is going in the wrong direction and they do not anticipate improvement in 2017
Washington, D.C. (November 14, 2016) – The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) today released a national poll of
Press release
Nov 14,2016
A vote for health
By Jerry Grillo
Thorpe pushes candidates to address chronic disease
It’s an American presidential campaign, so you expect the grandiose posturing from candidates, the hollow rhetoric, and the political gamesmanship. You expect the discord and the shouting.
The 2016 campaign
In the news
Oct 31,2016
Millions of Consumers in Need of Help with Open Enrollment
Survey of 20,000 Americans finds concerns about premium costs & out-of-pocket costs; Resources now available to help consumers “PREP”
Washington, D.C. (October 27, 2016) – The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD), an internationally-recognized organization
Press release
Oct 26,2016
Increased Pharmacy and Primary Care Coordination Can Save Lives, Billions in Health Care Dollars
Identifying cost saving synergies and supporting programs that promote pharmacy and primary care collaboration critical to fight against costly chronic disease
Washington, D.C. (October 6, 2016) More than one in two Americans lives with at least one chronic medical condition, and
Press release
Oct 6,2016