DLC CEO George Huntley: "It is critical that everyone—and particularly employers—view obesity with the same lens we view diseases like diabetes and ensure individuals have the support they need to access obesity care options that are right for them." Read about the EveryBODY Covered open letter to executives calling for obesity to be recognized as a chronic disease and covered by health plans: https://lnkd.in/gRRVQsQf
Diabetes Leadership Council
公共政策
Lexington,Kentucky 901 位关注者
Securing effective, affordable health care and a discrimination-free environment for every person affected by diabetes
关于我们
DLC -- formerly NDVLC -- is comprised of individuals who combine their passion for advocacy with decades of diabetes experience and leadership to advance patients-first policies at the local, state and national levels. Our members – all former leaders of national diabetes organizations – engage policymakers, and public and private sector influencers to call attention to the diabetes epidemic and provide a voice for 34 million Americans living with the disease. DLC leaders draw on decades of personal experience managing our own diabetes or supporting family members and friends managing theirs. We understand the challenges of meeting complex medical needs while navigating insurance barriers that too often get in the way of what’s best for individuals with chronic health conditions. Diabetes is a common thread, uniting DLC leaders from different backgrounds, professions, geographies and political persuasions. We work together to advance one cause: Effective, affordable health care and a discrimination-free environment for every person affected by diabetes. The DLC Employer Initiative, in partnership with JDRF, shares with employers and health plan sponsors how benefit structures can help people with diabetes afford the insulin they need. For more information about the DLC Employer Initiative, please visit ndvlc.org
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https://diabetesleadership.org
Diabetes Leadership Council的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 公共政策
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Lexington,Kentucky
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2013
- 领域
- advocacy、public policy和diabetes
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229 Tahoma Rd
US,Kentucky,Lexington,40503
Diabetes Leadership Council员工
动态
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Diabetes Leadership Council转发了
Give it up for our DLC/DPAC Director of Operations, Laura Blake ?? She makes sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes!
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DLC is proud to be joining forces with other leading diabetes organizations to advance the importance of early detection of #T1D in support of current ADA recommendations. Recently, we signed onto a consensus statement that a T1D diagnosis shouldn’t be a crisis. We are looking forward to sharing strategies to advance implementation of current guidelines in a forthcoming report developed by the patient and healthcare provider community. Stay tuned for more information about this important initiative. You can find the consensus statement here: https://lnkd.in/gbz-XUq2
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DLC and DPAC are concerned about potential cuts to the #Medicaid program. See our statement below. https://lnkd.in/g9C9NmVf
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Diabetes Leadership Council转发了
Your brain needs glucose to function normally. Alyce Thomas from the Diabetes Leadership Council board discusses the "carb police" and the trend of "cutting out carbs" - and how it's not sustainable. #diabetes #nutrition
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Diabetes Leadership Council转发了
Today on Capitol Hill, DLC/DPAC COO Erin M. Callahan shares her testimony and demands change from Congress: "We are burdened by our own bodies betraying us, and by players in our health care system that prioritize profits over patients." #patientsoverprofits #PBMreform #PBMs
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Karmeen Kulkarni, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDCES, member of the Diabetes Leadership Council Board of Directors, speaks with us about diet & nutrition in the context of diabetes.
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Diabetes Leadership Council转发了
Kicking off our staff spotlight series: here's George Huntley, CEO of the Diabetes Leadership Council and Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition!
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Hear from Alyce Thomas, RDN, FAND, from the Diabetes Leadership Council board of directors, about nutrition — and listen to her speak about it LIVE on our Brown Bag webinar this Friday! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gGgFiE2C
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Diabetes Leadership Council转发了
Another engaging and inspiring National Health Council Health Leadership Conference connecting with patient advocacy leaders and industry peers addressing the health policy landscape and improving critical access to care. Despite challenges ahead, we return home with newly forged alliances, tangible actions, and renewed energy. #hlc #healthpolicy #patientvoice
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