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Organizations that are dedicated to protecting and improving the quality and affordability of health and long term care for all individuals and advocating for changes in the health care system that will achieve these goals; or which advocate more broadly for legislation and other measures such as bans on smoking that have a positive impact on public health. Specific issues may include extending the reach of childhood immunization programs, expanding services for people with specific disabilities or health conditions, funding medical research, supporting or opposing stem cell research, establishing the liability of managed health care organizations and nursing facilities for the consequences of their decisions, providing a prescription drug benefit for the elderly, passing a powerful patient’s bill of rights, advocating for universal health care or taking a position on the merits of specific medical procedures or forms of treatment.
The Lupus Foundation of America is a nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for Lupus. In addition to supporting research and education programs, the LFA operates a nationwide network of chapters and support groups that provide direct support to individuals with lupus and their families.
This is a statewide health care advocacy organization that seeks to create a consumer-centered health care system that provides comprehensive, affordable, accessible, culturally competent, high quality care, and consumer education for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.
This is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health. Its mission is to prevent osteoporosis, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and related fractures, and to find a cure. It offers programs of awareness, public and health professional education, advocacy…
The Office of Patient Protection (OPP) is in charge of certain health insurance consumer protections under Massachusetts law. The OPP provides the following assistance to consumers: health insurance consumer appeals, issues enrollment waivers and general information for consumers about health insurance. OPP also collects and posts certain information reported by health insurance companies who offer…
This organization offers patients and their families a variety of services including, but not limited to, an early evaluation screening program, kidney disease information, information on organ donation, and a list of pertinent resources. It also provides information to professionals.