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American Academy of Pediatrics

https://www.aap.org/

American Heart Association

https://www.heart.org/

Arthritis Foundation

https://www.arthritis.org/

Center for Chronic Illness

https://www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/

Chronic Care Policy Alliance

The Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA) is a network of state and regional advocacy organizations advancing public policy that improves the lives of those living with chronic conditions and diseases.

https://chroniccarealliance.org/

Colorado Division of Insurance

The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance industry in Colorado. We help consumers by answering their questions, investigating their complaints, and helping them to understand their insurance. We regulate and monitor the insurance companies in Colorado, as well as insurance agents, making sure everyone is following the law.

https://doi.colorado.gov/

Don’t Be Shy: 4 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor

Johns Hopkins Medicine Website

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/dont-be-shy-4-tips-for-talking-to-your-doctor

Health Insurance Copays

Healthcare.gov Website

https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/co-payment/

How to Prepare for a Doctor’s Appointment

National Institutes of Health Website

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/medical-care-and-appointments/how-prepare-doctors-appointment

Lupus Foundation of America

https://www.lupus.org/

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

https://msfocus.org/

Out-of-Network Therapists

Zocdoc Website

https://www.zocdoc.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-get-an-out-of-network-therapist/

Parkinson's Foundation

https://www.parkinson.org/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

https://www.samhsa.gov/

The National Kidney Foundation

https://www.kidney.org/

What is Occupational Therapy?

American Occupational Therapy Association Website

https://www.aota.org/about/what-is-ot

Who Does What in a Medical Office: Basic Position Descriptions

https://managemypractice.com/who-does-what-in-a-medical-office-basic-position-descriptions/

American Cancer Society

https://www.cancer.org/

American Lung Association

https://www.lung.org/

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

https://aafa.org/

Center for Disease Control

https://www.cdc.gov/

Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing Prescription Drug Discount Resources

https://hcpf.colorado.gov/prescription-drug-discount-resources

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Healthcare.gov Website

https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/durable-medical-quipment-dme/

Health Insurance Deductible

https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/deductible/

In-Network Coinsurance

Healthcare.gov Website

https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/in-network-coinsurance/

MD, DO, PA, NP and More: Understanding the Differences

https://www.bch.org/latest-news/2019/september/md-do-pa-np-and-more-understanding-the-differenc/

My Patient Rights

The California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) launched this website in California and expanded it nationwide to help people who have been denied treatment or medicines, experienced delays or are dissatisfied with the decisions made by their health plan.

https://mypatientrights.org/

Out-of-Pocket Costs

Healthcare.gov Website

https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/out-of-pocket-costs/

Physical Therapy

Cleveland Clinic Website

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24625-physical-therapist

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Phone: 988

https://988lifeline.org/

United States Medicare Website

https://www.medicare.gov/

What is a Primary Care Provider?

Healthcare.gov Website

https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/primary-care-provider/

Why Independent Pharmacies Remain a Pillar for Access, Community Health

Pharmacy Times Article

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/why-independent-pharmacies-remain-a-pillar-for-access-community-health

American Diabetes Association

https://diabetes.org/

American Medical Association

https://www.ama-assn.org/

Center for Chronic Illness

https://www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/

Chronic Care Collaborative

The Chronic Care Collaborative advocates for the over 60% of Coloradans living with a chronic disease. The CCC focuses on helping Coloradans living with chronic disease tell their stories.

https://www.chroniccarecollaborative.org/

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is the state's umbrella regulatory agency, charged with managing licensing and registration for multiple professions and businesses, implementing balanced regulation for Colorado industries, and protecting consumers.

https://dora.colorado.gov/