Press Releases & Statements

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

PFCD Commends New Affordable Care Act Rules Incentivizing Prevention
Press Releases | July 15, 2010

PFCD Commends White House for Comprehensive Childhood Obesity Efforts
Press Releases | May 13, 2010

PFCD Submits Policy Suggestions to Newly-Created Interagency Task Force on Childhood Obesity
Press Releases | March 26, 2009

PFCD Commends Congress for Passing Comprehensive Health Reform
Press Releases | March 26, 2009

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