Lobbying for Healthcare Reform
What happens now to the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Three factors are coming together to threaten American healthcare right now: The failure of the U.S. Congress to pass legislation to…
Continue ReadingWhat happens now to the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Three factors are coming together to threaten American healthcare right now: The failure of the U.S. Congress to pass legislation to…
Continue ReadingThe pharmaceutical industry, the Food and Drug Administration, and disease advocacy organizations like Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) are all seeking meaningful patient engagement in the drug research and development process.…
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Senate is currently deciding how to handle healthcare reform and potentially crafting legislation to “repeal and replace” or otherwise modify the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Celiac Disease Foundation’s…
Continue ReadingContact your Members of Congress and urge them to protect the Medicaid program. Celiac Disease Foundation is proud to join with the Modern Medicaid Alliance on their Medicaid Works campaign…
Continue ReadingPatients with chronic diseases and their caregivers are demanding that any new health plan that emerges from Congress retains specific patient protections, including prohibiting pre-existing condition discrimination.
Continue ReadingCeliac Disease Foundation has launched a new Legislative Action Center to empower you, your family, and your friends to quickly and easily contact your elected Representatives about issues of concern…
Continue ReadingOn November 4, 2016, Celiac Disease Foundation was invited to present a live session of the Celiac Disease Patient Advocacy Program at the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment 20th…
Continue ReadingAssemblywoman Catharine Baker (R-San Ramon) presented ACR 73, designating the month of May 2016 as Celiac Disease Awareness Month, which passed with unanimous, bipartisan support.
Continue ReadingFebruary 17 marks the launch of the CDF and Children’s National Health System program to educate healthcare providers about celiac disease and the psychological factors related to living with this chronic disease. Register today for this free seminar, underwritten by a generous grant from the Resnick Family.
Continue ReadingAfter a long fight, in 2014 the FDA finally implemented regulations for the labeling of gluten-free foods. In 2012, Representative Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) introduced legislation that would require that gluten be…
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