Consistent with our mission, we are asking Congress, the Administration, and state legislatures to support medical research to find cures for IBD, and to improve patient access to care. Below are our legislative priorities. Where appropriate, we indicate federal bills and provide links where you can learn more about state-based legislation. Speak out to help improve research funding and patient care nationwide. Together, we can make a difference.
Access to Care
Medical Research
Minorities are underrepresented in most clinical trials - this creates a line of disconnect and skewed information regarding ethnic/racial responses to medication and treatments.
Participants in clinical trials should represent the patients that will use the medical products. This is often not the case--racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in clinical research. This is a concern because people of different ages, races, and ethnicities, may react differently to medical products. We are committed to working with companies to change this.
Advocacy
We are committed to advocating for the COCCI community. With so many barriers preventing people of color from achieving optimal health outcomes, the fight for health equity is at the top of our list. We support opportunities that increase the quality of life of BIPOC patients/caregivers - this cannot be accomplished without advocacy.
Our advocates are patients, caregivers, family members, friends and healthcare providers. By telling their stories, they create opportunities for BIPOC voices in the digestive disease and chronic illness space to be heard.
Your voice matters, so SAY IT LOUD!
Our advocates are patients, caregivers, supporters, researchers, and healthcare providers. By sharing their stories, they ensure that the voices of those affected by IBD are heard.
We need your voice.
Start making a difference today so that we can continue to improve the quality of life for IBD patients and improve access to care and research funding.
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