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Letter to the Senate: Protect Affordable and Accessible Health Care
September 22, 2017
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) continues to advocate … our health care principles on behalf of the Parkinson's community. On September 20, 2017, Ted Thompson, JD, the … the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson (GCHJ) proposal. This latest proposal could do lasting damage to the health …
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Government Spending Bill Eliminates Medicare Therapy Cap, Increases Access to Care
February 12, 2018
… of Friday, February 9, Congress passed a spending bill to fund the government through March 23, 2018. In the … the spending bill also includes several measures to expand access to health care services. Elimination of the Cap on … Of particular note to the Parkinson's disease (PD) community is the removal of the Medicare therapy cap, which …
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“How Do I Know it’s a ‘Good’ Trial?” Questions to Ask Before Joining a Parkinson’s Study
February 25, 2026
… study . Over a delicious Vermont beverage, one participant told me he had just been invited to join a trial testing a … year ago and hadn’t yet started Parkinson’s medication — uncommon but sought after by some trials. He was considering … it, though the medical center was a long drive. “How do I know it’s a ‘good’ trial?” he asked. “There are so …
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What Parkinson’s Patients Need to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment
October 15, 2024
… disabilities — for their health care coverage. To help our community navigate Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, … Information about open enrollment and changes to Medicare going into effect on January 1, 2025. Practical tips to help … plans to see what is available to you. Log in or create an online account with Medicare.gov to access a personalized …