CVC Launches Program to Help Patients with Huntington’s Disease

Mechanicsville, VA, November 2008

Caring Voice Coalition (“CVC”) is pleased to announce a new program to assist patients diagnosed with Huntington's disease.

CVC is a national non-profit organization that helps patients afflicted by certain diseases afford costs—such as copayments and premiums—related to the prescription therapies for their diseases.

CVC’s assistance has previously been limited to patients affected by Pulmonary Hypertension, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Chronic Granulomatous Disease. The new program expands CVC’s assistance to include patients with Huntington's disease, an inherited disorder that destroys brain cells involved in emotions, intellect, and movement.

“As medical costs continue to soar, CVC is working diligently to help underinsured patients afford costs that would otherwise prevent them from beginning or remaining on therapy,” said Pamela Harris, CVC President. “We are excited to expand our programs so that we can help patients diagnosed with Huntington’s disease.”