New alliance supports ‘often-overlooked public health crisis’
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:04 AM CDT, Tue October 29, 2024
WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Patient Access has launched the COPD Action Alliance, a national advocacy coalition that unites stakeholders at the state and federal level through a patient-centered approach. Through its membership network, the alliance will improve awareness and education, encourage policies that elevate the COPD community, ensure patients can access appropriate care and prioritize the clinician-patient relationship. "Our goal is to help transform the way we approach COPD – an often-overlooked public health crisis,” said Stephanie Hu, coalition director of the COPD Action Alliance. “By working together, we can improve care, expand access to treatment and advance policies that put patients first. It's time for both state and federal governments to take decisive action in supporting those living with COPD, reducing its burden, and ensuring every patient has the resources needed to fight this devastating disease." COPD, the third leading cause of death, affects about 30 million Americans, though only 17 million are diagnosed. The nationwide direct medical costs attributable to COPD were $31.3 billion in 2019 and are projected to grow to $60.5 billion in 2029. Learn more at https://copdactionalliance.org.
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