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NORD Seeks Input Regarding Patient Protections and ACA


 

As the new administration and Congress consider replacing the Affordable Care Act with a new system, NORD is seeking input from patients and health care providers for its advocacy on behalf of rare disease patients. Patients or providers who have experiences or concerns to share regarding pre-existing conditions, annual or lifetime insurance caps, high-risk pools, or other topics may share their experiences with NORD.

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