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We are doing everything within our power to ensure that patients have access to the treatments they need, when they need them. By being a source of valuable information through our blog and our newsletter, The Partnership Pulse, CPAT helps our members stay informed of health care policy changes, legislative updates, monthly webinars, meetings, and more.
A Hidden Health Crisis Following Natural Disasters: Mold Growth in Homes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After returning from what felt like the best internship of her life, Danae Daniels was excited to…
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S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie lays out new plan to arrest and treat drug users
Faced with an unrelenting fentanyl epidemic and limited police resources, San Francisco for years has struggled to clear its sidewalks…
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How To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine And Who’s Eligible Amid Limited Access
Getting an updated coronavirus vaccine can be particularly challenging this year. The Food and Drug Administration approved those shots for people…
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CMS Announces Plan to Disenroll Noncitizens From Medicaid and CHIP
The Trump administration announced a new initiative Tuesday aimed at getting noncitizens disenrolled from the Medicaid program and the Children’s…
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Corporate Middlemen are Pushing California’s Pharmacies to the Brink
When I opened Ten Acres Pharmacy in Sacramento during the early months of the pandemic, I wasn’t thinking about profits…
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline Plans to Stop Offering LGBTQ+ Youth Counseling. Queer Advocates in L.A. Wonder What’s Next
Amy Kane was filled with dread when she heard that the national suicide prevention lifeline would stop offering specialized crisis…
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80% of US Counties Contain ‘Health Care Deserts’: Report
A growing number of Americans find themselves living in “health care deserts,” areas lacking in the specific infrastructure and services…
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Opinion: For families Like Mine, Medicare Must Fund Early Cancer Screening
We’re living in a time of remarkable medical breakthroughs, including new blood tests that can detect more cancers at earlier stages than ever before….
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Insurers Fight State Laws Restricting Surprise Ambulance Bills
Nicole Silva’s 4-year-old daughter was headed to a relative’s house near the southern Colorado town of La Jara when a…
Read MoreWhat Trump’s Big Tax Law Could Mean for the Youngest Americans
The impact of the massive spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to…
Read MoreMapping Healthcare Deserts: Over 80% of the Country Still Lacks Adequate Access to Healthcare
More than 80% of U.S. counties — home to over 120 million Americans — still lack proper access to healthcare…
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The Diseases That Could Return as Vaccination Rates Decline — And Why You Should Care
Measles have surged to a record high, with more cases reported this year than any year since the disease was declared…
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Something Both Sides Agree On: A Bill to Prevent Late-stage Cancer
One million Medicare beneficiaries will be diagnosed with cancer this year. 600,000 people in the U.S. will die of cancer this…
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At a Modesto Hospital, Dozens of Bilingual Doctors Care for Patients
Growing up, Dr. Jorge Rivas Ochoa often served as his family’s interpreter during appointments. But at 16, when he needed…
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SB 41 Advances in California Legislature as Lawmakers Target Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices
A bill regulating pharmacy benefit managers in California cleared another legislative hurdle last week as lawmakers respond to pharmacy closures…
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LA County is Looking Into More Remote Options for Health Patients in the Wake of Federal Immigration Sweeps
No-shows at some local hospitals and clinics have increased since immigration agents descended on Los Angeles last month, according to…
Read MoreA ‘perfect storm’ Strains Rural Hospitals
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4 will change the rural healthcare landscape, and CEOs are finding innovative ways to…
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Rite Aid Closures Reach 1,000 as America Faces “pharmacy deserts”
Rite Aid continues to shutter stores across the country as the company pursues a complete wind-down of its nationwide footprint…
Read MoreSacramento Pharmacist to Close Ten Acres Pharmacy Due to Reimbursement Challenges
Sonya Frausto, a pharmacist and small business owner in Sacramento, said Tuesday she plans to close Ten Acres Pharmacy in…
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Rite Aid Reveals More Store Closures, Bringing Total to 142 Across 12 States: See List
Rite Aid has announced more store closures after reportedly agreeing to sell pharmacy assets from over 1,000 locations to various competitors. In the…
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A Hidden Health Crisis Following Natural Disasters: Mold Growth in Homes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After returning from what felt like the best internship of her life, Danae Daniels was excited to…
Read More
S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie lays out new plan to arrest and treat drug users
Faced with an unrelenting fentanyl epidemic and limited police resources, San Francisco for years has struggled to clear its sidewalks…
Read More
How To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine And Who’s Eligible Amid Limited Access
Getting an updated coronavirus vaccine can be particularly challenging this year. The Food and Drug Administration approved those shots for people…
Read More
CMS Announces Plan to Disenroll Noncitizens From Medicaid and CHIP
The Trump administration announced a new initiative Tuesday aimed at getting noncitizens disenrolled from the Medicaid program and the Children’s…
Read More
Corporate Middlemen are Pushing California’s Pharmacies to the Brink
When I opened Ten Acres Pharmacy in Sacramento during the early months of the pandemic, I wasn’t thinking about profits…
Read More
National Suicide Prevention Hotline Plans to Stop Offering LGBTQ+ Youth Counseling. Queer Advocates in L.A. Wonder What’s Next
Amy Kane was filled with dread when she heard that the national suicide prevention lifeline would stop offering specialized crisis…
Read More
80% of US Counties Contain ‘Health Care Deserts’: Report
A growing number of Americans find themselves living in “health care deserts,” areas lacking in the specific infrastructure and services…
Read More
Opinion: For families Like Mine, Medicare Must Fund Early Cancer Screening
We’re living in a time of remarkable medical breakthroughs, including new blood tests that can detect more cancers at earlier stages than ever before….
Read More
Insurers Fight State Laws Restricting Surprise Ambulance Bills
Nicole Silva’s 4-year-old daughter was headed to a relative’s house near the southern Colorado town of La Jara when a…
Read MoreWhat Trump’s Big Tax Law Could Mean for the Youngest Americans
The impact of the massive spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to…
Read MoreMapping Healthcare Deserts: Over 80% of the Country Still Lacks Adequate Access to Healthcare
More than 80% of U.S. counties — home to over 120 million Americans — still lack proper access to healthcare…
Read More
The Diseases That Could Return as Vaccination Rates Decline — And Why You Should Care
Measles have surged to a record high, with more cases reported this year than any year since the disease was declared…
Read More
Something Both Sides Agree On: A Bill to Prevent Late-stage Cancer
One million Medicare beneficiaries will be diagnosed with cancer this year. 600,000 people in the U.S. will die of cancer this…
Read More
At a Modesto Hospital, Dozens of Bilingual Doctors Care for Patients
Growing up, Dr. Jorge Rivas Ochoa often served as his family’s interpreter during appointments. But at 16, when he needed…
Read More
SB 41 Advances in California Legislature as Lawmakers Target Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices
A bill regulating pharmacy benefit managers in California cleared another legislative hurdle last week as lawmakers respond to pharmacy closures…
Read More
LA County is Looking Into More Remote Options for Health Patients in the Wake of Federal Immigration Sweeps
No-shows at some local hospitals and clinics have increased since immigration agents descended on Los Angeles last month, according to…
Read MoreA ‘perfect storm’ Strains Rural Hospitals
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4 will change the rural healthcare landscape, and CEOs are finding innovative ways to…
Read More
Rite Aid Closures Reach 1,000 as America Faces “pharmacy deserts”
Rite Aid continues to shutter stores across the country as the company pursues a complete wind-down of its nationwide footprint…
Read MoreSacramento Pharmacist to Close Ten Acres Pharmacy Due to Reimbursement Challenges
Sonya Frausto, a pharmacist and small business owner in Sacramento, said Tuesday she plans to close Ten Acres Pharmacy in…
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Rite Aid Reveals More Store Closures, Bringing Total to 142 Across 12 States: See List
Rite Aid has announced more store closures after reportedly agreeing to sell pharmacy assets from over 1,000 locations to various competitors. In the…
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Recap | Patients Over Profits: California’s Opportunity to Reform PBMs and Reduce Prescription Costs
On Wednesday, July 10, the California Partnership for Access to Treatment and California Access Coalition co-hosted Patients Over Profits: California’s Opportunity to Reform PBMs…
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California Pharmacies are Making Life-Threatening Mistakes, Jeopardizing Patient Health
Patients rely on the training and education of their friendly neighborhood pharmacist when getting their prescriptions filled. However, increasing pharmacy…
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CDC Issues Health Advisory on RSV Vaccine: What You Need to Know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory regarding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine….
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Urgent action needed to revitalize antibiotic development
In the battle against drug-resistant superbugs, experts in infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continue to shed light on the…
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Heat Waves and the Heightened Risks for People with Chronic Illnesses
Heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense across the globe, posing significant and detrimental health risks to populations worldwide. While extreme…
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Raising Awareness on World Hepatitis Day: Uniting Against the Silent Epidemic
World Hepatitis Day is observed every year on July 28th to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, its prevention, and the…
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Ensuring Continuity of Care: Transitioning from Medi-Cal to Covered California
The expiration of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has impacted many Medicaid recipients’ healthcare coverage. Among other items,…
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World Sickle Cell Day: Empowering Patients with Resources and Support
Every year on June 19, World Sickle Cell Day is observed to raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and…
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Hospital closures, cuts in services loom for some communities. How the state may step in to help.
Five months after declaring a fiscal emergency and predicting that they’d run out of funds by early this year, officials…
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Why rebate reform is essential for Californians
Under the current prescription drug rebate system, health plans hire pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to negotiate prescription drug prices with…
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California Progresses Towards Insulin Price Protection with Senate Bill 90
The steep incline of insulin prices will soon come to a halt with Senate Bill 90, newly introduced by California…
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Congress Has Opportunity To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance With PASTEUR Act
Drug-resistant infections, otherwise known as antimicrobial resistance or AMR, will kill more people worldwide this year than HIV or malaria.
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House Investigation Finds Birth Control Coverage Gaps Led By Insurers and Middlemen
The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade created a ripple effect for reproductive health rights and access to care. Recently,…
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Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Two Important Healthcare Bills To Improve Patient Access
Last month, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into effect related to patient health information and electronically filled prescriptions.
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California AG Rob Bonta Defends Against Price Impaction on Pharmaceutical Drugs
California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently expressed his support for the statewide regulation of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), which have…
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Protect Patient Assistance Programs – All Copays Must Count!
Many patients in California rely on copay assistance to afford their medications. This financial assistance is provided by third parties,…
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Reject Foreign Price Controls and Protect Patient Access to Treatments and Innovative Medicines
The future of medicines is looking bleak. Recent proposals being considered in Congress will negatively impact both the important research…
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Healthcare Ready Activating Rx Open in Response to CA Power Blackouts
Please share this information about Rx Open, an emergency response and relief nonprofit that is extending help and services to…
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