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Guest Post: Stephen Shaul’s Reflections on DPAC’s Policy Training Meeting and Hill Day
May 7, 2019
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Last week was a capital week on Capitol Hill. Advocates joined again with Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) for another Policy Training Meeting, culminating in
Congratulations to our 2019 DPAC Patient Advisory Board
April 29, 2019
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We would like to announce our 2019 DPAC Patient Advisory Board! Laurel Garrison (Co-chair) Erin Bubb Moira McCarthy Stanford Mike Ratrie Robert Parant Daphne Ferdinand
Kentucky Legislature Passes Emergency Prescription Bill
April 17, 2019
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Congratulations Kentuckians! Your advocacy has paid off. On March 26th, the Governor signed H.B. 64 into law. This law allows pharmacists to dispense the appropriate
Diabetes Patient Assistance Programs: Insights and Recommendations for Increased Access
April 2, 2019
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As prescription drug prices become unattainable for many, patient assistance programs (PAPs) are becoming increasingly important. As advocates for patients with diabetes, we wanted to
Amending the Rebate System – Take Action Now!
March 30, 2019
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In February 2019, the Office of Inspector General and Department of Health and Human Services proposed to amend the safe harbor regulation on discounts. This
Non-Medical Switching and Diabetes
March 17, 2019
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Non-medical switching disrupts patient care, increases out-of-pocket costs, and often has negative consequences such as: new symptoms and side effects, increased frustration, and harmful medication