Rev. Al Sharpton, Singer Al B. Sure! demand organ transplant equity for Black and brown communities
Changes to Medicare coverage this year have led to sizable cutbacks for transplant patients, especially in impacted Black and brown communities. Rev. Al Sharpton, founder of National Action Network (NAN), and singer Al B. Sure! are building a coalition to oppose the cuts.
Al B. Sure! and Rev. Al Sharpton Unite for Transplant Patient Advocacy
In a groundbreaking announcement, music legend Al B. Sure! and civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton have joined forces to launch the “Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition.”
Al Sharpton, Al B. Sure! launch new health equity coalition
Rev. Al Sharpton has partnered with musician Al B. Sure! to launch a new health equity coalition focused on providing Medicare coverage for blood tests that could detect early signs of organ rejection in organ transplant recipients.
The Rev. Al Sharpton and Artist Al B. Sure! Partner in Effort to Reverse Coverage Change for Organ Rejection Tests
Civil rights leader and TV host the Rev. Al Sharpton and musician and radio host Al B. Sure!, champion of the organ transplant patient community, are partnering to restore Medicare coverage for tests to detect early signs of organ rejection.