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.
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Hello friends, Jim here. I'm a writer and editor by trade, and I'm also the director of patient outreach at Patients Rising. I'm here at COCCI because I believe in the mission and want to be a part of its success. Nonprofits need to collaborate and learn from each other, especially when our missions align. I live in The Bronx in New York City and I can point you to some really good pizza if you ever visit.