Kristin Agar , a 63-year-old social worker, was diagnosed with lupus in 2008, a rare disease in which the body’s own immune system can cause serious damage to the kidneys, brain, skin, and joints. Unfortunately, despite having insurance coverage, Kristin
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Filed under: Public Health, Population Health, Payment Policy, Following the ACA, Insurance and Coverage, Costs and Spending, Equity and Disparities, Drugs and Medical Technology, Americans With Disabilities Act, ACA, Long-term Services and Supports, chronic disease, Timothy Jost, Lupus, discrimination