CPAT is a diverse network of advocacy and community groups, health care providers and employers, committed to ensuring a healthy and productive California.
Fungal spores carried by dust and wind may be affecting more people in California, highlighting the importance of awareness around Valley fever. https://t.co/JRt2ghIq5h
Recent 2026 American Diabetes Association data show that approximately 65% of adults with type 2 diabetes have MASLD — a significant increase from the long‑cited 52% estimate. Emerging evidence suggests the true prevalence may approach 70% in high‑risk subgroups.
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Prior authorization delays remain a challenge, leaving many patients waiting longer for care even as insurers promise improvements. https://t.co/Qm3r3KGcRz
Preventing chronic disease starts with treating obesity. Restoring Medi-Cal coverage for #GLP-1 medications would help more Californians access evidence-based care while reducing the long-term costs of untreated obesity and other chronic conditions.
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Registration is open for our Liver Q&A Webinar on understanding and managing MASLD/MASH (#fattyliverdisease). Featuring Dr. @MonicaTincopa and a special #GlobalFattyLiverDay panel with experts, public health, community leaders, and patient voices. Register: https://t.co/wZoed3YLA7
Antibiotics sold without a prescription remain a global concern, raising the risk of drug resistance and harder-to-treat infections. https://t.co/DdvON4TgxJ
A policy change is opening access to brain stimulation surgery for some children with severe epilepsy after one teen’s denied care was approved. https://t.co/IFg37zs3t5
Most Americans remained insured in 2025, but new policy changes could make it harder for some families to keep coverage next year. https://t.co/2lfFapv6Mb
Most cancers lack recommended screenings — meaning millions of patients don’t know they have cancer until symptoms present. #MCED is changing that. @GMA covers new #ASCO2026 findings on what this means for patients: https://t.co/tHTCkX90bX
More screening options could help more people catch colon cancer early, including new at-home and blood-based tests for those at average risk. https://t.co/z8H7X7JuJt
New research offers hope for chronic hepatitis B patients: a weekly treatment may help some people reach a functional cure. Read more: https://t.co/CWqBYcHVCe
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is opposing a renewed Trump administration effort to access medical records related to gender-affirming care, emphasizing the protection of patient privacy.
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The PASTEUR Act, reintroduced by members of the U.S. House of Representatives, aims to revitalize the antibiotic and antifungal development pipeline by changing how the federal government pays for novel antimicrobials.
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Medical misdiagnosis costs the U.S. hundreds of billions of dollars each year, placing a major financial burden on women. Who often face years of repeat appointments, tests, and prescriptions before receiving the right diagnosis.
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U.S. pharmaceutical innovation is vital to patient access to treatment. As China attempts to surpass us in global bioscience - even as their patients struggle - we must uphold America’s commitment to excellence in developing lifesaving treatments. https://t.co/jokSZwUGRo
The newly introduced #PASTEURAct aims to revitalize the antibiotic and antifungal development pipeline by changing federal payment for novel antimicrobials.
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The FTC reached a landmark settlement with Express Scripts, forcing major changes to boost transparency, lower out-of-pocket insulin costs, and bring revenue to community pharmacies.
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