What Congress Can Do for Patients

Congress is moving quickly to pass legislation before the year ends. Hosts Terry and Bob discuss the health care bills that, if passed, could increase patients' access to affordable and transparent care. From telehealth to generic drug access, learn how this legislation would impact you.And hear from Dan “Dry Dock” Shockley, a Navy veteran living with Attenuated FAP, on his journey from diagnosis to advocacy.Hosts: Terry Wilcox, CEO, Patients RisingDr. Robert Goldberg, “Dr. Bob,” Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public InterestGuests:Dan “Dry Dock” Shockley, retired Navy, Operation Desert Storm; Enduring and Iraqi Freedom veteran and 10 year hereditary colon cancer syndrome (AFAP) virtual international live-case presentationLinks: Sporting a $3.5M price tag, CSL and uniQure’s hemophilia B gene therapy crosses FDA’s finish linePatients Rising Now and 25 Other Patient Groups Send Letter to Hill on Generic DrugsIt’s lame-duck time. Here are Congress’ health prioritiesWhite House seeks more covid funding in lame-duck session Telehealth policy changes after the COVID-19 public health emergencyWhat’s Expected to Happen During Democrats’ Lame Duck SessionNeed help?The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands? Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.orgHave a question or comment about the show, or want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent?Drop us a line: podcast@patientsrising.orgThe views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising, nor do the views and opinions stated on this show reflect the opinions of a guest’s current or previous employers.