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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

Inside Rare Disease Week: A Patient Advocate on Capitol Hill (Part 1), Ep. 29

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I just returned from Rare Disease Week in Washington, DC, where patients, caregivers, and advocates come together to push for change in the healthcare system. In this episode, I share what federal advocacy actually looks like—from packed briefing rooms to meetings on Capitol Hill—and why these conversations matter so much for people living with rare diseases. I talk about what surprised me, what I learned, and why patient voices are essential in shaping healthcare policy.

I just returned from Rare Disease Week in Washington, DC, where patients, caregivers, and advocates come together to push for change in the healthcare system. In this episode, I share what federal advocacy actually looks like—from packed briefing rooms to meetings on Capitol Hill—and why these conversations matter so much for people living with rare diseases. I talk about what surprised me, what I learned, and why patient voices are essential in shaping healthcare policy.

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