Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Joins Consumers for Quality Care’s Growing Coalition
By Consumers for Quality Care, on May 10, 2023
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May 10, 2023
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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Joins Consumers for Quality Care’s Growing Coalition
The Foundation is dedicated to finding cures for IBD and improving the lives of children and adults affected by these diseases
WASHINGTON — Consumers for Quality Care (CQC) is pleased to announce the addition of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to our growing coalition of advocates and former policymakers working to provide a voice for patients in the health care debate. Through this partnership, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will work with CQC’s robust group of organizations to advocate for higher quality, affordable health care for American consumers.
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization focused on both research and patient support for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with the mission of curing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving quality of life for the millions of Americans living with IBD.
“As an organization that champions positively impacting and improving the lives of people living with chronic illness and their families, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is dedicated to advancing research that leads to innovative therapies and patient-centric solutions,” said Laura Wingate, Executive Vice President, Education, Support & Advocacy at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. “We are thrilled to join forces with Consumers for Quality Care’s coalition of advocacy-focused groups, and we are committed to collaborating towards a shared vision of enhancing the quality of life for patients, and ultimately, a world free from chronic diseases.”
“We are excited to welcome the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to Consumers for Quality Care’s growing coalition,” said Donna Christensen, CQC board member, physician, and former Member of Congress. “The Crohn’s &Colitis Foundation’s focus of engaging and empowering patients aligns perfectly with CQC’s mission of providing a voice for patients in the ongoing health care debate. Together, we can improve the quality of life for patients across the country.”
CQC is proud to partner with 32 leading advocacy organizations to continue to shape the health care debate through research, consumer-focused advocacy, and direct action on critical issues at the state and national levels.
To learn more about Consumers for Quality Care, please visit our website.
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About Consumers for Quality Care
Consumers for Quality Care (CQC) is a coalition of advocates and former policymakers working to provide a voice for patients in the healthcare debate as they demand better care. CQC is led by a board of directors that includes the Honorable Donna Christensen, physician and former Member of Congress; Jim Manley, former senior advisor to Senators Edward Kennedy and Harry Reid; Jason Resendez, healthcare advocate; and Mary Smith former CEO of the Indian Health Services during the Obama Administration.
About the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization focused on both research and patient support for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with the mission of curing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving quality of life for the millions of Americans living with IBD. The Foundation’s work is dramatically accelerating the research process, while also providing extensive educational and support resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public. For more information, visit crohnscolitisfoundation.org, call 888-694-8872, or email info@crohnscolitisfoundation.org.