Press Releases & Statements

Read the latest news releases and statements about the partnership and its fight against chronic disease.

PFCD Commends Bipartisan Emphasis on Chronic Disease Prevention in Yesterday’s Health Reform Summit
Press Releases | February 26, 2009

New Health Affairs Study Shows Increase in Medicare Spending Linked to Rising Rates of Chronic Disease
Press Releases | February 23, 2009

PFCD Applauds First Lady’s Leadership in Launching National Childhood Obesity Initiative
Press Releases | February 1, 2009

PFCD Commends Senate Leaders For Continued Focus on Improving Health, Controlling Cost by Addressing the Burden of Chronic Disease
Press Releases | December 11, 2009

New Data Shows Obesity Costs Will Grow to $344 Billion by 2018
Press Releases | November 17, 2009

PFCD Congratulates Senate Finance Committee for Major Step Forward: Passing Bill to Improve Quality, Affordability by Fighting Chronic Disease
Press Releases | October 14, 2009

Amended Chairman’s Mark Sets Stage for “Hitting ‘Bulls-eye’ in Health Reform”
Press Releases | October 9, 2009

Launch of National Video Campaign, “Say ‘Yes’ to Health Reform,” Illustrates Broad Public Support for Addressing Crisis of Chronic Disease
Press Releases | October 1, 2009

Senate Finance Committee Bill Advances Health Reform Legislation with Provisions to Improve Prevention, Delivery of Care
Press Releases | September 25, 2009

PFCD Partners Issue Comments on Senate Finance Committee Framework
Press Releases | September 22, 2009

National Coalition Brings Together Experts to Evaluate Current Health Reform Proposals on Wellness, Disease Prevention Provisions
Press Releases | September 16, 2009

PFCD Urges President Obama to Focus on “Gamer Changers" that All Americans Can Stand Behind
Press Releases | September 9, 2009

The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Mourns the Loss of Sen. Ted Kennedy, Health Care Champion
Press Releases | August 26, 2009

U.S. Spending on Chronic Disease Now Equal to Nation’s Annual Federal Deficit
Press Releases | August 26, 2009

National PFCD Chairperson Delivers Keynote on health reform at A. Philip Randolph Institute National Education Conference
Press Releases | August 18, 2009

National Coalition Urges Congressional Budget Office to Recognize Value of Prevention in Controlling Costs
Press Releases | August 12, 2009

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Analyzes Key Provisions in Health Care Legislation Released To-Date
Press Releases | August 11, 2009

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Urges Congress to Refocus Health Reform Effort
Press Releases | July 31, 2009

PFCD Applauds President Obama’s Continued Commitment to Increasing Access to Preventive Care
Press Releases | July 31, 2009

PFCD Urges Congress to Address Real Cost-driver in Health Reform In Light of New CBO Statement
Press Releases | July 20, 2009

PFCD Congratulates Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Passing Health Reform Legislation
Press Releases | July 15, 2009

Study Brings More Evidence that Investing in Prevention and Disease Management Can Reduce Long-term Costs and Improve Health
Press Releases | July 8, 2009

Health Care Stakeholders Provide Comments to Senate HELP Committee, Call for Continued Focus on Prevention, Chronic Disease Management
Press Releases | July 8, 2009

PFCD Lauds Continued Momentum for Health Reform by Administration, Congress and Industry Leaders
Press Releases | June 22, 2009

State Experts Discuss Health Care Reform Efforts and Lessons at PFCD Event
Press Releases | June 18, 2009

PFCD Executive Director Praises the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Recommendations for Health Care Reform
Press Releases | June 17, 2009

Coalition Commends Senate HELP Committee for Including Provisions to Improve Prevention, Management of Chronic Disease in Health Legislation
Press Releases | June 11, 2009

National Coalition Hosts Event to Examine Costs Savings through Delivery System Reform
Press Releases | June 4, 2009

Coalition Commends Senators Baucus, Grassley for Including Prevention, Wellness of Chronic Disease in Recent Paper on Coverage Policy Options
Press Releases | May 27, 2009

National Coalition Hosts Event to Examine Costs Projections for Chronic Diseases
Press Releases | May 21, 2009

Major Stakeholders in Health Reform Debate Call for Greater Focus on Disease Prevention and Management in Senate Finance Committee’s Policy Options Paper
Press Releases | May 15, 2009

Creating a Health Care System that Works for All Americans: Fighting Chronic Diseases and Tackling Health Disparities
Press Releases | May 15, 2009

PFCD Urges Congress to Include Community Health Teams in Health Care Overhaul
Press Releases | May 14, 2009

Reducing Chronic Diseases Critical to Economic Recovery and Health Reform
Press Releases | May 14, 2009

PFCD Executive Director Speaks at National Business Group on Health Briefing on Obesity
Press Releases | May 7, 2009

Coalition Applauds Senators Baucus, Grassley for Issuing Paper that Includes Delivery System Changes Around Chronic Care and Prevention
Press Releases | April 30, 2009

PFCD Statement on 100-Day Milestone for Obama Administration
Press Releases | April 29, 2009

National Partnership Applauds Confirmation of Sebelius as HHS Secretary
Press Releases | April 29, 2009

Major Stakeholders in Health Reform Debate Call for Improvements in Scoring of Congressional Health Care Proposals
Press Releases | April 22, 2009

Startling New Figures on Child Obesity Demonstrate Urgent Need to Focus Health Reform Efforts on Improving Population Wellness and Prevention of Chronic Disease
Press Releases | April 7, 2009

Report Shows Chronic Diseases among American Workers Are Significantly Decreasing Workplace Productivity and U.S. Global Competitiveness
Press Releases | April 2, 2009

National Coalition Calls on Congress, Sebelius to Move Forward Comprehensive Health Care Reform that Addresses Chronic Disease
Press Releases | March 31, 2009

Congressional Hearings on Health Reform Must Focus on Ways to Attack the Number One Driver of Spending: Chronic Disease
Press Releases | March 10, 2009

PFCD Executive Director Speaks at International Conference on Health Reform, Shares PFCD Message
Press Releases | March 9, 2009

Health Care Summit Signals Non-Partisan, Inclusive Approach to Health Reform
Press Releases | March 5, 2009

Statement of Ken Thorpe of The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease on Appointments of Governor Kathleen Sebelius to be HHS Secretary and Nancy-Ann Deparle to be Director of White House Office of Health Care Reform
Press Releases | March 2, 2009

Partnership Applauds President For Shining Light on True Cost Driver in Health Care -- Calls on CBO to Join the Effort
Press Releases | Feb. 25, 2009

Partnership Calls on President to Attack Budget-Busting Crisis of Chronic Disease
Press Releases | Feb. 25, 2009

Making Progress on Health Reform: Where Does Fighting Chronic Disease Fit In?
Press Releases | Feb. 24, 2009

National Health Care Coalition Commends New Congress' Focus on Fighting Chronic Disease in House Stimulus Package
Press Releases | Jan. 28, 2009

National Partnership Releases Principles for Meaningful Health Reform
Press Releases | Jan. 27, 2009

PFCD Experts Cite Health Information Technology as Key Investment for Economic Stimulus
Press Releases | Jan. 14, 2009

National Partnership Urges Congress to Confirm Daschle as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
Press Releases | Jan. 10, 2009

National Leaders Say Need for Health Care Reform “Urgent”
Press Releases | Dec. 11, 2008

PFCD Executive Director Ken Thorpe Testifies Before Health Reform Leaders
Press Releases | Dec. 10, 2008

PFCD Executive Director Optimistic About Opportunity for Health Care Reform Early in New Administration, Congress
Press Releases | Nov. 18, 2008

Non-partisan Coalition Applauds Sen. Baucus for Making Health Care 'Call to Action'
Press Releases | Nov. 12, 2008

Health Care Coalition Congratulates President-Elect Obama
Press Releases | Nov. 5, 2008

Prevention Spotlighted in Latest Obama Television Ad
Press Releases | Oct. 31, 2008

New National Advertising Campaign Encourages Women to
‘Vote Like Your Health Depends on It’
Press Releases | Oct. 24, 2008

Focus on Health Care in Final Debate Exactly What Voters Want
Press Releases | Oct. 16, 2008

Bipartisan Coalition Launches in Pennsylvania, Delaware to Fight Looming Financial Crisis in Health Care
Press Releases | Oct. 16, 2008

Bipartisan Survey Reveals Health Care Critical to Voters in 2008 Election
Press Releases | Oct. 14, 2008

Presidential Candidates Answer Town Hall Questions About the Need for Comprehensive Health Care Reform
Press Releases | Oct. 8, 2008

Groups Cite Prevention as Fix for Next Financial Meltdown: Health Care
Press Releases | Oct. 7, 2008

Vice Presidential Candidates Missed Opportunity for Critical Dialogue on Affordability of Health Care
Press Releases | Oct. 3, 2008

PFCD Experts Cite Health Care as Next Financial Casualty on Horizon
Press Releases | Oct. 2, 2008

Group Calls for Candidates to Address Health Care in Debates
Press Releases | Sept. 26, 2008

PFCD Executive Director Interviewed for Online Health Care Leadership Series
Press Releases | Sept. 18, 2008

PFCD Experts Speak About Chronic Disease Crisis on Mississippi Public Radio
Press Releases | Sept. 10, 2008

Non-Partisan Group Applauds GOP's Focus in Health Care Platform
Press Releases | Sept. 3, 2008

Partnership Praises Democratic National Committee's 2008 Health Care Priorities
Press Releases | Aug. 27, 2008

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Testifies at DNC Platform Hearing
Press Releases | Aug. 1, 2008

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Commends Senate HELP Committee for Holding Hearings on Obesity, a Primary Risk Factor for Chronic Illness
Press Releases | July 23, 2008

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Praises New Study on Value of Prevention
Press Releases | July 17, 2008

PFCD and Emory University Host National Leaders in Health Care at Symposium: Fighting Chronic Disease: The Missing Link in Health Care Reform
Press Releases | June 5, 2008

PFCD: New World Health Organization Report Underlines Seriousness of the Chronic Disease Crisis
Press Releases | May 20, 2008

The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Stands by the Evidence: Wellness Works
Press Releases | May 14, 2008

PFCD Responds to Sen. McCain's Speech on Health Care
Press Releases | Apr. 29, 2008

PFCD Praises the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Leaders’ Project on the State of American Health Care
Press Releases | Apr. 25, 2008

New Jersey Leaders Join Forces to Battle Chronic Disease
Press Releases | Apr. 15, 2008

PFCD Executive Director Ken Thorpe Testifies Before House Subcommittee
Press Releases | Feb. 14, 2008

Study Suggesting That Prevention of Obesity and Smoking Doesn't Cost Less Defies Reality
Press Releases | Feb. 7, 2008

Health Policy Experts Join Community Leaders, Business Executives and Celebrities to Discuss Need for Consensus on Health Care Reform
Press Releases | Jan. 31, 2008

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Issues Voter Guide
Press Releases | Jan. 23, 2008

Coalition Applauds Queen Latifah for Seeking to Avoid Diabetes by Staying Fit
Press Releases | Jan. 18, 2008