Resources
Ann’s Story: A Journey Through Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease patients like Ann Roy are commonly misdiagnosed with arthritis. Listen to her journey in this video.
1 in 4 Hispanic Heart Patients
Social media graphic
Texas PCSK9 Report Card – August 2022
Texas’ rate of heart disease is higher than the national average. Yet insurers are more likely to reject Texans’ prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering medication.
Mississippi PCSK9 Report Card – August 2022
Mississippi’s rate of heart disease is higher than the national average. Yet insurers are more likely to reject Mississippians’ prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering medication.
Arkansas PCSK9 Report Card – August 2022
Arkansas’ rate of heart disease is higher than the national average. Yet insurers are more likely to reject Arkansans’ prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering medication.
Rejected: How Life-Saving Heart Medication Eludes Women, Southerners and People of Color
Infographic
2022 Cardiovascular Health Policy Summit Report
The fifth annual Cardiovascular Health Policy Summit welcomed policy experts, patient advocates and health care providers to address patients’ pressing needs and explore policy solutions that will improve the lives of Americans with cardiovascular disease.
New Data Show Certain Demographics are Denied Cholesterol-Lowering Medication More Often
Medication access remains a hurdle for many patients, especially those prescribed cholesterol-lowering PCSK9 inhibitors.
Rejected: How Life-Saving Heart Medication Eludes Women, Southerners & People of Color
Every 36 seconds, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, responsible for one in every four adult fatalities. Making sure patients can access medication that protects their hearts should be a top national health care priority. But recent insurance claims data […]