Important announcement: Following the 2026 merger of Patient Advocate Foundation and the PAN Foundation, this website is now part of Patient Advocate Foundation and remains active during the transition. If you are currently receiving assistance, or would like to apply, visit TotalAssist.org to find your fund and access your account. For help by phone, call 866-512-3861, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm ET. Learn more about the merger and our organization.
During our transition, where to find information about:
- Our merged organization: uniting.patientadvocate.org
- Financial assistance: totalassist.org
- Additional direct patient services and resources: patientadvocate.org
- Education: panfoundation.org and education.patientadvocate.org
- Clinical trials education: clinicaltrials.panfoundation.org
- Advocacy: npaf.org
- Research: patientinsightinstitute.org
The Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) at Patient Advocate Foundation includes individuals who have received support as a patient, or serves as a family member, friend, or caregiver of someone who has. By sharing key insights and feedback related to healthcare access and affordability issues, PFAC members serve as key ambassadors and advisors to our work.
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Bill Allen
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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Phyllis Bass
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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Peggy Carter
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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LaShonda Ellis
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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Jonathan Kahan
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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Jennifer Matsuda
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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Scott Matsuda
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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Tim McDonald
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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Tony Newberne
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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George J. Valentine
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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Michael Riotto
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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Kim Yaman
Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
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