
CA Chronic Care Coalition
@cachroniccare
Unique alliance of more than 30 leading consumer health organizations, physicians and provider groups representing Californians living with chronic condition.
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http://www.californiachroniccare.org/ 14-04-2015 20:01:51
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#SB41 is a critical step to protect patients & pharmacies from bad actors. Assemblymember Mia Bonta, we need your leadership to hold PBMs accountable and protect access to care.



🌟 Important Patient Story Alert! Our CCCC's Pres. and CEO, Liz Helms spoke to CBS News on behalf of patients regarding the impact of the proposed cuts by Governor Gavin Newsom specifically targeting GLP-1 medications. Watch the story here: youtu.be/CNXXobE-0u8 #PatientAdvocacy #GLP1s


The #MCEDAct is now the first & only healthcare bill with majority support in the House & Senate. But support doesn’t mean it’s law, we need action. Leader John Thune Chuck Schumer Speaker Mike Johnson Steve Scalise Hakeem Jeffries pass the bill & expand access to early cancer detection!

🎯 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with #ProstateCancer in their lifetime. Who's most at risk? When should you get screened? Why does age-based screening need a second look like? Get the facts in our latest blog 👇🔗mypatientrights.org/stay-informed/ #MensHealthMonth #PSA #HealthEquity


Liz Helms (CCPA) (right), Tiffany Westrich-Robertson (@ifAiarthritis) (left), and Olivia Perry (Alliance for Patient Access) (center) following their panel participation at Women in Government National Legislative Conference.


Exciting panel with moderator, Representative Amber M Baker (left), Liz Helms (CA Chronic Care Coalition & Chronic Care Policy Alliance), Tiffany Westrich-Robertson (@ifaiarthritis) and Olivia Perry (Alliance for Patient Access) in the panel discussion Access & Affordability: Advancing Patient Centered Policy






🚨 Dr. Sonya Frausto (CPhA member) is closing Ten Acres Pharmacy. “PBMs are reimbursing below cost, forcing losses, rejecting prescriptions... We’ve had to turn away business, sign non-negotiable contracts & survive outrageous audits.” 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=tl7fGK… #SB41 #PBMReform

#SB41 is a critical step to protect patients & pharmacies from bad actors. Ash Kalra 🌱 & Diane B. Dixon, we need your leadership to hold PBMs accountable and protect access to care.


🎉 Great news! #SB363 (Senator Scott Wiener) passed through the Asm. Health Com! SB 363 is a crucial bill that aims to hold health plans accountable by requiring them to report all denials of surgical, medical, and behavioral health care. Liz Helms shared a powerful and personal story🙌



#PBMs are driving up costs for patients and pharmacists alike. Between 2017 and 2022, the Big 3 PBMs raked in $7.3 billion by overcharging for life-saving medications. Ash Kalra 🌱 & Diane B. Dixon, let’s stop these unfair practices by passing #SB41.


