Patient Explained Topics Videos Library

Did you know that access to healthcare and treatments is often directly linked to policies (government healthcare systems, insurance companies, etc.?) Understanding what these are, and then sharing YOUR stories (examples) to legislators that show why these policies need to change, is so important! Learn more by viewing the video library.

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Would you like to get more involved? Share your stories to help us fight for change, participate in unique "elevated" experiences with AiArthritis - like writing public comment letters WITH US, going virtually with us on Field Trips (behind the scenes when we attend policy-related conferences, or become one of the first AiAdvocates in our public policy leadership program!

Jody AiArthritis Volunteer and person living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, explaining the definition of Step Therapy.

Micheal, AiArthritis Volunteering & Administrative Assistant and person living with Psoriatic Arthritis, explaining what patients should understand about Accumulator Copay issues and how the process may impact your access to treatments.

Tiffany, CEO and person living with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, explains government prescription drug affordability reviews. Through the Inflation Reduction Act and state-level Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDABs), efforts are underway to negotiate drug prices and explore ways to make medications more affordable.

Brittany, a person living with Psoriatic Arthritis and AiArthritis Volunteer, shares her personal story about the frustrating impact of Prior Authorization delays. After a 23-day delay in receiving her medication, her body rejected the treatment, leading to long-term challenges in finding a new solution.

Library Collaborators

Part of our mission at AiArthritis involves a "Global Network" philosophy. This means as we identify patient-reported problems to address (in this case legislative issues that can impact affordability and access to treatments), we first look around to see who else has created resources to address the same problems. Then we reach out to them and ask if we can reference their resources, sharing them with our community so the best materials are available. This also helps use our funds to the fullest, as we do not use any money duplicating efforts.

Arthritis Foundation (USA)

Global Healthy Living Foundation/CreakyJoints