From: Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)
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7/10/2015
Latest from PAN
Representative Hank Johnson of Georgia Joins Parkinson’s Caucus Leadership
PAN is pleased to announce that Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) is joining the Congressional Caucus on Parkinson’s Disease as co-chair. Learn more.
HHS Responds to Coalition Letter on ACA Plans
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent a response to the I Am (Still) Essential coalition addressing concerns the coalition raised about the access barriers in some Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace insurance plans. Learn more.
Stay Engaged
Tell the Senate that Parkinson's Research at DoD Matters
Your voice is needed to ensure the DoD Parkinson’s research program receives full funding. Take action!
Is Your Member of Congress Part of the Parkinson’s Caucus?
Contact your Members of Congress today and ask them to show support for the Parkinson's community by joining the Congressional Caucus on Parkinson's Disease - or just take a minute to say thank you! Take action.
In The News
The following news articles are included for your information only and do not represent the views or policies of PAN.
Delaware Becomes 29th State to Regulate Telemedicine Practices
Modern Healthcare | July 7, 2015
Delaware has become the 29th state to require health insurers to pay for telemedicine after the state's governor approved an updated law regulating the virtual services. More.
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How Michael J. Fox Used Smarts, Celebrity And Philanthropy To Build His Parkinson's Foundation
Forbes | June 5, 2015
Actor and Parkinson’s disease activist Michael J. Fox told a group of billionaires and philanthropists at the Forbes 400 Summit for Philanthropy on Wednesday about the challenges and successes he has experienced building his foundation for Parkinson’s research after having been diagnosed with the disease. More.
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NBA Exec, Former Delone Player Battles Parkinson's
The Evening Sun (PA) | July 8, 2015
Four decades ago, a tenacious kid from Hanover saw his Delone Catholic basketball squad on the verge of falling apart. More.
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Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Helps Rep. Pete DeGraaf Manage Disease’s Effects
The Wichita Eagle (KS) | July 4, 2015
Rep. Pete DeGraaf learned toward the end of this year’s marathon session that he is suffering from Parkinson’s disease. More.
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Kirk Gibson in 'Attack Mode' Against Parkinson's
The Detroit News | July 2, 2015
He realized on Opening Day that things were amiss. More.
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