Patients with hepatitis C may face underlying challenges such as:. 💊 History of substance use disorder.💵 Economic hardships.🧠 Mental health struggle. Patients need care that is comprehensive and addresses all of their broader circumstances. Learn more:

People with obesity can experience 3x higher liver fat content and 7.59x higher risk of fatty liver disease, causing important liver functions to slow, triggering weight gain and continuing the cycle of obesity. Read more:

#DYK? Hepatitis C kills 15,000 Americans a year, but it’s 95% curable. A new bill would bring treatment to those who need it most. Read more:

DYK? Roughly 700,00 adults in the U.S. have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, but there are many roadblocks to receiving a #HCM diagnosis, such as:. 💠 Lack of disease awareness.💠 Delayed referrals to specialists.💠 Limited insurance coverage. Read more here:

About 3 in 4 Americans living with Alzheimer's experience agitation, a symptom characterized by:. 🔺Restlessness.🔺Irritability .🔺Emotional distress.🔺Increased motor activity . Learn more during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: #EndAlz

This Alzheimer's Awareness Month, AfPA is highlighting biomarker testing, a personalized approach to care that emphasizes the need for policymakers to prioritize access to testing and treatment. Learn more: #EndAlz

Patients with hepatitis C shouldn't have to jump over hurdles to cure their disease. To help, policymakers can improve access to point-of-care testing and limit prior authorization. Learn more:

This Alzheimer's Awareness month, it's important to understand the benefits of biomarker testing in both the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases. Read more: #EndAlz

Affecting 6 million Americans, Alzheimer’s disease permanently alters families and communities across the United States. Read more during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: #EndAlz

The HEALTH for MOM Act aims to help pregnant and postpartum moms with improved access to services that can keep them healthy and strong. Read more:

The 340B program was originally intended to ensure hospitals provide affordable care to those who need it most. It’s critical to ensure it’s functioning as intended through oversight and transparency. Read more:

During #MHAM, it's important to focus on the disparities of migraine treatment. Certain patient groups are less likely to get treatment, such as:.👤Women.👤People of color.👤Veterans.👤Underserved communities. Learn more:

Many neurological diseases are progressive in nature, making timely treatment crucial to better quality of life and more time with loved ones. Biomarker testing has the power to offer answers sooner. Read more: #EndAlz

#DYK? 27 million people in the U.S. have asthma. However, health plan barriers can prevent patients from receiving treatments and achieving optimal health. Learn more about access to advanced asthma care:

#DYK? 1 in 10 men experience postpartum depression. #DontForgetDad and learn more this #PaternalMentalHealthMonth from @InfantCoalition & @NICUHandtoHold :

TODAY, @patientaccess' Executive Director Josie Cooper is speaking at @TheHillEvents, "Matters of Life and Breath: Championing COPD Care" panel. Watch live stream:

You might think that Medicare coverage is consistent across the country, but that's not always the case, making patient access uneven and unpredictable. Learn more about Medicare administrative contractors and their impact on access:

TOMORROW, @patientaccess' Executive Director Josie Cooper will be speaking at @TheHillEvents, "Matter of Life and Breath: Championing COPD Care" panel. Register NOW!

@patientaccess' Executive Director Josie Cooper will be speaking at @TheHillEvents, "Matters of Life and Breath: Championing COPD Care" panel on Tuesday, June 24 at 8:30 am. Learn more and register NOW:

DYK? Prescription drug affordability boards have the power to unintentionally increase patient costs and discourage medical innovation. Cutting government spending shouldn't mean denying patients access to treatment. Learn more: