Advocacy

Many Voices, One Mission

The National Psoriasis Foundation advocates for policies that improve the lives of people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

A group of advocates sit down and discuss in an office.

No matter who you are, you can be an NPF Advocate

A group of psoriasis patient advocates holding #NPFadvocacy signs.

I Want to Get Involved with NPF Advocacy

Learn what you can do

I Want to Learn How NPF Affects Patient Policy

Learn how we lead

A couple sits on the couch looking at a laptop computer screen.

I Want to Stay Informed on NPF's Advocacy Work

Stay in the know with the latest NPF advocacy news

A doctor types on a laptop on a white desk.

I Am a Medical Professional.

Read how you can get involved

Harnessing the efforts of thousands of advocates, NPF aims to:

Improve coverage

for people with psoriatic disease by making health care fair and affordable

Provide access

to the many treatments for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

Increase federal funding for research

to advance public health interventions, find better treatments and ultimately a cure

What's New with NPF Advocacy

U.S. Supreme Court and the ACA

What people with pre-existing conditions need to know about the potential impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act.

Research is Changing to Include the Patient Voice

The patient perspective is shaping outcome measures success.

John Espers talks to others about his medical bills around a table.

The Worst Kind of Surprise

How to stand up for yourself in the face of surprise medical bills.

28 States Protecting Patients from Step Therapy

NPF’s state advocacy work covers a broad range of issues. Learn about how we pass patient protections across the country.

Our Work at the State Level

4.8 Million People with Psoriatic Disease Potentially Receiving Better Health Care

NPF elevates the patient voice by connecting people impacted by psoriatic disease with key policymakers. Learn how we work with Congress and federal agencies.

Our Work at the Federal Level

65+ Comments Submitted on Health Care Policy Proposals in 2019

NPF actively engages with state and federal policymakers through comment letters to ensure the patient voice is heard.

View our Letter Archive

Get Action Alerts

Learn how to contact your representatives, sign-up for action alerts and support NPF efforts.