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Financial Assistance Available to People Living with Diabetes Through New Co-Pay Relief Fund Supported by ADA
Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) proudly announce the opening of the diabetes fund, expanding PAF’s Co-Pay Relief Program (CPR) to serve people living with diabetes. The launch of this fund, made possible by the support of the ADA , provides financial assistance to people living with diabetes who meet the eligibility requirements to pay for co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance for doctors visits, medications, and testing related to the treatment and management of diabetes, and for medical insurance premiums. “The ADA has a long history
The American Diabetes Association® and Yumlish Make Virtual National DPP Program Available to 88 Million Americans with Prediabetes
Building on three years of success, today the American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced a new partnership with Yumlish, a virtual service platform, as part of the ADA’s work on the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). Yumlish empowers people with chronic conditions to take charge of their health through culturally competent health strategies and uses text-based support and gamification to create engagement. More than 88 million Americans have prediabetes , and 85% don’t know they have it. The National DPP, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is a
American Diabetes Association Applauds Texas as it’s Added to Growing List of States Working to Reduce Cost-Sharing on Insulin
Texas becomes 19th state to sign vital legislation to help insulin costs for those with diabetes Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) applauded a major victory secured for people with diabetes in Texas as Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation yesterday that will help make insulin more affordable for Texans on state-regulated health plans. The new law, created by Senate Bill 827 and supported by the ADA, limits cost-sharing to $25 per prescription for a 30-day supply of insulin, regardless of the amount or type of insulin needed. With the signing of this bill, Texas becomes the
Minutia, Oregon Health & Sciences University and Go Pen Win First-Ever American Diabetes Association Innovation Challenge
Reality show style competition showcases novel diabetes business ideas with potential funders as part of ADA 83 rd Scientific Sessions Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced the winners of its inaugural pitch competition at the 83rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in San Diego, CA. The first-ever Innovation Challenge highlighted six business concepts for diabetes care before a panel of potential funders, with the goal of connecting innovators and startup companies with transformative solutions and ideas. The winners, Minutia, Oregon Health &
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