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Navigating Advocacy on Capitol Hill: Jake’s Story

This blog post comes to you fresh from participating in the 2023 DPAC Hill Day, where I met with Senate and House offices about some of the most pressing issues facing people living with diabetes. It was an amazing experience and one I encourage everyone to consider joining...

Confronting Insurance Denials: Jessica’s Story

Reading the news from my insurance company, I was crushed. “After review, we have made the decision about your health care coverage. Coverage for the requested medical device has been denied because we have not obtained clinical information from your provider to determine whether or not the device is medically necessary.”

Why I Advocate: Stewart’s Story

First and foremost, I advocate for all people with diabetes and their families because: if not me, WHO? I started my journey in the diabetes space over 30 years ago. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and began serving on my state American Diabetes Association (ADA) board as a fundraiser...

DPAC and DLC issue joint statement on Tennessee decision to reject legislation that would cap insulin costs

February 26, 2024
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The Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition Recognizes Washington State Senator Karen Keiser with the DPAC Legislative Champion Award

January 18, 2024
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Court Strikes Down HHS Rule that Allowed Insurers to Not Count Copay Assistance

October 2, 2023
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Navigating Advocacy on Capitol Hill: Jake’s Story

Confronting Insurance Denials: Jessica’s Story

Why I Advocate: Stewart’s Story

Mental Health and Diabetes: Joshan’s Story

DPAC and DLC issue joint statement on Tennessee decision to reject legislation that would cap insulin costs

February 26, 2024
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The Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition Recognizes Washington State Senator Karen Keiser with the DPAC Legislative Champion Award

January 18, 2024
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Court Strikes Down HHS Rule that Allowed Insurers to Not Count Copay Assistance

October 2, 2023
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29 patient, provider and consumer organizations file amicus brief supporting DLC, DPAC and HIV-Hepatitis Policy Institute lawsuit against HHS

February 10, 2023
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