As someone who survived thyroid cancer nearly 20 years ago, Denise’s stance on health insurance is very simple: she must be covered at all times. What if cancer comes back, or she faces a new health crisis? The cost of care could be insurmountable. “That experience always stays with you,” said Denise, who is 55. … Continued
Today, the PAN Foundation opened a financial assistance copay fund designed to help with out-of-pocket medication costs for eligible patients living with mucopolysaccharidosis type VII (MPSVII). PAN’s mucopolysaccharidosis type VII copay assistance program provides a grant of $1,875 for out-of-pocket expenses for covered medications. If patients need more assistance within the same 12-month period and … Continued
Kevin has a favorite “fun fact” about his profession: 9 out of 10 Americans live within 5 miles of a community pharmacy. This makes pharmacists a key resource for helping patients understand and manage their health. As Director of Pharmacy Operations at Legacy Community Health in Houston, Kevin is well-versed in his community’s needs, especially … Continued
More than a quarter of Americans living in rural areas report they often delay or skip treatment because of challenges accessing and affording healthcare. A recent national poll from the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research finds that more than half of Americans who live in rural areas (54 percent) experience barriers to healthcare, most … Continued
The PAN Foundation submitted comments on the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) proposed rule. Reducing the maximum out-of-pocket limit For 2027, the annual limitation on cost-sharing for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans is $12,000 for individuals, an amount that most patients simply do not have … Continued
A recent national poll from the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research finds that most Americans living with a chronic condition (58 percent) had to request prior authorization at least once within the past year, with 4 out of 10 needed to request it two or more times (41 percent). Among those that required a … Continued
New report addresses hidden costs and logistical barriers preventing participation A new report from the PAN Foundation, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to accelerating access to healthcare, finds that the current, largely transactional, approach to clinical trial engagement is not working. The report, Optimizing Clinical Trial Participation: Addressing Social and Financial Factors, highlights solutions-based recommendations … Continued
Today, the PAN Foundation announced its 2026 Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) members. The PFAC includes 12 members, each of whom has received support from the PAN Foundation as a patient or serves as a family member, friend, or caregiver to someone who has. In this role, they serve as key ambassadors and advisors … Continued
Today, the PAN Foundation opened a financial assistance copay program designed to help with out-of-pocket medication costs for eligible patients living with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). PAN’s diffuse large B-cell lymphoma copay assistance program provides a grant of $3,200 for out-of-pocket expenses for covered medications. If patients need more assistance within the same 12-month … Continued
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