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June 13, 2023

Patients on Capitol Hill

Patients on Capitol Hill

Michael Riotto, a patient advocate from PA-01, says the QALY is top of mind for him as he attends the 2023 Patients Rising Now ‘We The Patients’ Fly-In; Tomiyo Williams, a patient advocate from GA-6, shares how step therapy policies hurt her...

Michael Riotto, a patient advocate from PA-01, says the QALY is top of mind for him as he attends the 2023 Patients Rising Now ‘We The Patients’ Fly-In; Tomiyo Williams, a patient advocate from GA-6, shares how step therapy policies hurt her daughter’s care. Patients will also be talking about the Dental and Optometric Care Access Act at the Fly-In; and Patients Rising awards eleven companies with its annual “Health Plan Hero” distinction, which recognizes companies with stellar health plans. 

Patients Rising Now Webpage: We The Patients Fly-In

U.S. Representatives News Release: Carter, Clarke, Sessions introduce bill to Ensure Access to Quality Dental and Optometric Care

Patients Rising Podcast Webpage: Better Care, Lower Costs

Video: Stop Vision Benefit Manager Abuses

Michael Riotto's Story

Michael Riotto

Patient Correspondent, PA-01

Patient advocate living with multiple myeloma.

Tomiyo Williams

Patient Correspondent, GA-06

Advocate for step therapy reforms.