Steven Schultz

Thankful to the @CABiotech for the opportunity to join these amazing advocates - @RichardZaldivar and @StevenSchultzAF to talk with policy makers about protecting patient assistance programs. #bleedingdisorders #allcopayscount #advocacy

I’ll be eternally grateful to the mentors, colleagues, patients, parents, caregivers, medical professionals, & more (many now friends) that I have had the opportunity to work with over the last 8 years. No matter what org, I will always be an #advocateforarthritis

I am also proud of my direct and indirect fundraising for the organization. Directly, we were able to raise $12,000 together for the Arthritis Foundation through various efforts, such as through my participation at the California Coast Classic bike ride.

Today marks my final day with the @ArthritisFdn / @AFAdvocacy. In my time at the org, I am proud to have led successful coalitions of many enacted laws in various states that have helped make it easier for patients to access & afford their crucial medications and treatments

Copay assistance is a lifeline for millions of Americans living with chronic illnesses. Sadly, insurers are pocketing assistance intended for patients with serious, chronic health conditions. It’s time to make #AllCopaysCount: allcopayscount.org

#DYK? Copay accumulators allow insurers to pocket the copay assistance meant for patients with chronic health conditions – making it harder for them to get critical medications. It's time to make #AllCopaysCount!

14 states & Puerto Rico have required health plans to count all copay assistance towards patient health care costs. It’s time for DC to join. Pass B24-557 @marycheh @CMLewisGeorgeW4

Alternative therapies like massage, acupuncture and hypnosis may help reduce pain, however, complementary therapies such as these (see 🧵) should not replace doctor-prescribed treatments. #PainAwarenessMonth Get more helpful tips: bit.ly/3B5K347

#AOFAS2022 Announcement! We are joining forces with the @ArthritisFdn for the Ankle Arthritis Think Tank, a $600,000 research partnership that will establish several merit-based grants over a two-year period. More information to come.

Exciting news! H.R. 3171, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, a #priorauth bill removing barriers to timely care just passed the House! It will be headed to the Senate next #AdvocateforArthritis

Peer-to-peer review and approval of #steptherapy and #priorauthorization is crucial for the health of patients! Please help California lead the way on this issue, @CAGovernor. Sign #AB1880!

Thank you to @drarambulaAD31 for championing #AB1880 which will continue to improve the #priorauthorization and #steptherapy protocols in California! @CAGovernor please sign this monumental bill! #CaLeg

#AB1880 helps patients by ensuring that health plans have #clinicalpeers to review #steptherapy and #priorauthorization requests. Please help California lead the way on this issue, @CAGovernor. Sign #AB1880! #CALeg

The Senate & the Assembly overwhelming supported #AB1880 as it progressed through the #CALeg! The @CAgovernor now has an opportunity to sign this landmark bill into law!! #steptherapy #priorauthorization @AFAdvocacy

Peer to peer review and approval of #steptherapy and #priorauthorization is crucial for the health of patients. Please help California lead the way on this issue, @CAGovernor. Sign #AB1880. #CALeg

What’s harder than tackling cancer? Battling the insurance system, @LAGurwitch writes in Outlook. wapo.st/3eFU6UD

Thanks to @HIVHep @ArthritisFdn @LUNGevity @DrugChannels for explaining this confusing and predatory system. 14 states have outlawed accumulators and maximizers, let's pass #HR5801 The Help Co-Pay Act and make it all 50.

Thank you to @drarambulaAD31 for championing #AB1880 which will continue to improve the #priorauthorization and #steptherapy protocols in California! @CAGovernor please sign this monumental bill! #CaLeg

Thank you to @drarambulaAD31 for championing #AB1880 which will continue to improve the #priorauthorization and #steptherapy protocols in California! @CAGovernor please sign this monumental bill! #CaLeg

Peer to peer review and approval of #steptherapy and #priorauthorization is crucial for Californians with health conditions. Please put California on the map as a leader on this issue, @CAGovernor by signing #AB1880 into law! @drarambulaAD31 @CSROAdvocacy @SoCa_Rheum_Soc