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Voices of Value

Anthony’s Liver Versus Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis

Jim Sliney Jr, Editor August 4, 2020

This is the story of Anthony Villiotti’s liver, and Anthony’s liver matters to you. It matters because you know someone who is overweight or obese,

Curtailing the Costs: The Argument for Masks

Jim Sliney Jr. July 20, 2020

There has been a popular movement of businesses requiring masks for customers and staff. States as well are finally coming around to issuing mask-wearing mandates.

Diabetes: Cost, Agency, and a Need for Change

Franee July 10, 2020

This story comes from Franee, a type one diabetic who decided she could no longer accept the outrageous cost of diabetes silently. This is where

Patient Voices

Patients share insights and present the true challenges of living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

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Ally

Migraine Patient

Ariel

Chronic Illness Patient

Danny

Chronic Pain

Kyra

TRAPS Patient

Cynthia

Treacher Collins Syndrome

Taylor

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