News & Blog Articles

What Are Circadian Rhythm Disorders, And How Can Patient Assistance Providers Help?
Circadian Rhythm Disorders (CRD) are disruptions with your circadian rhythm, also known as your “internal body clock,” that keep your body’s biological sleep process in order. Your normal circadian rhythm is regulated by the cycle of light and dark during the day, which plays a crucial role when...

Accessia Health and MedicoCX Join Forces to Eradicate Asthma, Allergy Treatment Deserts
Strategic collaboration will improve access and provide financial assistance for patients with asthma and allergies RICHMOND, Va. (April 29, 2022) – A leader in the nonprofit patient assistance space, Accessia Health (formerly Patient Services, Inc.), today announces...

Policy + Advocacy News for May
Accessia Health monitors American health policy updates at the state and federal levels in order to inform our organizational policy decisions and agenda. Following are some recent highlights you may find interesting.* New Tool Makes It Easier for People to...

The Connection Between Chronic Illness and Mental Health
Imagine being diagnosed with chronic illness. You’re sitting in an LED-lit doctor’s office as the healthcare professional across from you begins to explain the implications of this diagnosis on your life. While their tone is gentle and their intention is to reassure...
Learning More About Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases
Imagine being sick several times in a year without much of a break in between. Now, imagine this happening year after...
What Is Hemophilia?
Billy is a young boy with hemophilia, and in this video from the CDC, he answers some questions his friends ask about...
Patient Services, Inc., P.S.I. Foundation Becomes Accessia Health, Accessia Health Foundation
RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 24, 2022) – A leader in the nonprofit patient assistance space, Patient Services, Inc. (P.S.I.)...
The Impact of Cardiomyopathy
Maurice Howerton was only 14 when he was first diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy or HCM. Maurice often played...
What Is Hereditary Angioedema
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic condition that causes unexpected swelling unexpectedly, and it...
Taking Care During the Holiday Season
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 64 percent of people with mental illness report holidays make...
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency – Rare but Treatable
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency (LAL) is a rare, genetic condition that causes individuals to have buildup of fatty...
Kidney Stone Prevention, Treatment, and Symptoms
*Please consult with your healthcare provider or seek professional medical treatment if you or a loved one have any...
What is Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS)?
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) is an autoimmune disease that affects around 1,500 people worldwide. Patient...