Events

Past events

• 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting (American Society of Clinical Oncology)

  May 30 – June 3, 2025
  Location: Chicago, IL
  Exhibit: 10010

  Come learn more about the PAN Foundation’s available financial assistance resources for patients living with cancer and other chronic conditions, our easy-to-use online enrollment portal, and other educational resources to support patients living with and navigating cancer.

• 2025 International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation Education Forum

  May 30 – June 1, 2025
  Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
  Exhibit

  Join us at the IWMF’s annual educational forum to learn more about the PAN Foundation’s available financial assistance resources for people living with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia.

• National Council on Aging (NCOA) 2025 Age + Action® Conference

  May 28-30, 2025
  Location: Arlington, VA
  Exhibit

  Session:

  Workshop: Empowering aging professionals to address healthcare affordability challenges for older adults
  Thursday, May 29 | 11:45am
  Speakers:

  • Amy Niles, Chief Mission Officer, PAN Foundation
  • Julia Schreiber, Program Director, Maryland Department of Aging

  Older adults living with chronic illnesses face significant challenges in accessing affordable healthcare and navigating health plans, often leading to economic insecurity. Co-hosted by representatives from the Maryland Department of Aging and the PAN Foundation, this session equips aging professionals with tools they can use immediately to support older adults in identifying financial assistance resources and programs and navigating Medicare reforms and barriers to care. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and connect older adults with public and charitable financial assistance programs that help them access their treatment.
  • Understand key 2025 Medicare changes and learn how to navigate utilization management challenges.
  • Collaborate with peers to crowdsource resources and address gaps in meeting financial and social needs of older adults.
• Ask the Experts: Mental Health in LGBTQIA+ Communities

  May 22, 2025
  Location: Virtual webinar
  Time: 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET

  Join the PAN Foundation for a free webinar and panel exploring the mental health challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ communities. Whether you’re navigating your own challenges or supporting someone else, this session is for you.

  You’ll gain practical tools to address mental health challenges, along with resources for individuals and professionals, all within a safe and inclusive space. Hear from experts who understand LGBTQIA+ needs, get practical tips on protecting your mental health, and learn how to find affirming healthcare providers. Our expert panel includes:

  • Dr. Dustin Nowaskie (they/them), President & Chief Medical Officer at OutCare Health
  • Dr. Matthew Brinkley (he/they), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • kai alviar horton (he/they), Executive Director at Trans Lifeline
  • Dr. Caitlin Ryan (she/her), Director at the Family Acceptance Project

  If you registered but were unable to attend the live session, you can get the webinar recording and a list of resources after the event.

• Asembia AXS25 Summit

  April 27 – May 1, 2025
  Location: Las Vegas, NV
  Exhibit: Booth #1225

  Session:

  The Cost of Care for Patients: Navigating the Financial Assistance Landscape
  Wednesday, April 30 @ 1:00 p.m. PT

  Speakers:

  • Amy Niles, Chief Mission Officer, PAN Foundation
  • Sheila Arquette, President and CEO, National Association of Specialty Pharmacy
  • Elizabeth Johnson, Board Member and Past President, National Association of Medication Access & Patient Advocacy

  High out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, particularly specialty medications, can often lead patients to delay or go without their needed medications and treatments. In fact, a Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 43% of U.S. adults report that they or a family member in their household has put off or postponed needed healthcare due to cost. And while financial assistance options are available from multiple sources—including the federal government, state government, nonprofit foundations, and the private sector—many specialty pharmacies, healthcare professionals, and patients aren’t aware of or don’t know how to navigate these options. Join us to hear from an expert panel as they walk through the various options, who is eligible for which options, and how specialty pharmacies can help their patients get connected with support.

• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress 2025

  April 9-13, 2025
  Location: Denver, CO
  Exhibit: 1029
  Come meet members of the PAN Foundation team at Oncology Nursing Society to learn more about our financial assistance programs for patients living with cancer and other chronic diseases. We will also have other educational resources available.

• National Comprehensive Cancer Network Annual Conference 2025

  March 28-30, 2025
  Location: Orlando, FL
  Exhibit: Patient Advocacy Pavilion

• Fabry Support and Information Group Expert Conference

  March 28-30, 2025
  Location: Atlanta, GA
  Exhibit

• Access USA / Informa PAP 2025

  March 17-20, 2025
  Location: Philadelphia, PA
  Exhibit: Booth #302
  Conference co-chair: Kevin Hagan, President and CEO

  Sessions:

  Panel: Moving the Needle on Awareness of the Medicare Part D Reforms
  Tuesday, March 18 @ 9:15 a.m. ET
  Speakers:

  • Amy Niles, Chief Mission Officer, PAN Foundation
  • Susan Neff, Aging Services Supervisor, SHIP/MIPPA Director, Pennsylvania Department of Aging
  • Dan Sherman, Founder and President, The NaVectis Group and Financial Navigator, Lacks Cancer Center
  • Bill Allen, PAN Foundation Patient and Family Advisory Council Member

  In fall 2024, the PAN Foundation conducted national polling that illuminated a sobering statistic: 87% of Medicare beneficiaries had not seen, read, or heard anything about the Medicare Part D reforms to take effect January 1, 2025. The PAN Foundation has since led a national education effort to shift that statistic—and subsequently polled people with Medicare again in 2025 to measure the impact of educational outreach. In this session:

  • Gain access to new research and insights on the current state of awareness among Medicare beneficiaries of the Part D cap and Medicare Prescription Payment Plan and the role of education in shifting that awareness.
  • Learn more about national educational efforts intended to increase awareness, knowledge and ultimately, patients’ ability to make empowered decisions around their healthcare.
  • Discuss practical strategies to ensure patients know about these reforms, increase health literacy, and provide access to high-quality and culturally competent health information.

  Panel: Retrospective on the Impact of Charitable Donations
  Thursday, March 20 @ 11:45 a.m. ET
  Speakers:

  • Jonathan James, CEO, Hope Charities (moderator)
  • Alan Klein, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, PAN Foundation
  • Kelly Green, Executive Director, Help Hope Live Foundation

  Explore the complexities of patient expenses and how charitable contributions have influenced financial access to care. Uncover what OOP costs really look like and discuss the effectiveness of donations in alleviating financial burdens. Gain insights into the intersection of charity, patient support, and the ongoing challenges in ensuring affordable access to treatment.

• The State of Patient Access: What’s Next?

  March 13, 2025
  Location: Virtual webinar
  Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
  Description: The PAN Foundation’s flagship State of Patient Access Report, a groundbreaking initiative of the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research, aims to identify challenges that patients with chronic health conditions face when accessing affordable, equitable healthcare. During this engaging webinar, a panel of experts will discuss the 2025 State of Patient Access Report, including:

  • Exploring the key findings from the 2025 State of Patient Access report (to be published in March 2025 prior to the webinar)
  • Assessing how this year’s report compares to the 2024 report findings
  • Discussing what needs to be done to address the issues highlighted in the report
  • Highlighting actions people can take to help reduce access barriers

  The 2025 State of Patient Access report is now available.

• Virtual Policy Forum on Prior Authorization: Access Considerations for Patient Perspectives on Payor-Driven Cost Containment Strategies

  February 27, 2025
  Location: Virtual webinar
  Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
  Speakers:

  • Amy Niles, Chief Mission Officer, PAN Foundation (moderator)
  • Amanda Boone, Co-Founder, CF United
  • Ryan Clary, Nonprofit Consultant, Clary Strategies
  • Tyler Scheid, JD, Lead Policy Analyst, American Medical Association
• NeedyMeds and PAN Foundation webinar: Connecting underinsured patients with the treatment they need

  December 10, 2024
  Location: Virtual webinar
  Time: 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. ET
  Description: The PAN Foundation helps people living with life-threatening, chronic, and rare diseases to financial help for their out-of-pocket treatment costs. Come learn about the types of financial assistance we offer, eligibility criteria, how to apply for a grant, ways to access community support, and more in this one-hour webinar. You will learn:

  • Who PAN is and what type of financial assistance we can provide
  • How you can apply for and manage a PAN grant
  • What additional resources PAN offers beyond copay grants
• NeedyMeds and PAN Foundation webinar: Find financial assistance for patients with rare diseases

  December 4, 2024
  Location: Virtual webinar
  Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
  Description: For people living with rare diseases, finding financial help for their out-of-pocket cost is vital—the PAN Foundation is here to help. Come learn about the PAN Foundation and how you can apply for a PAN grant to help cover out-of-pocket treatment costs for over 25 rare diseases in this one-hour webinar. You will learn:

  • Who PAN is and how we support people with rare diseases
  • How you can apply for and manage a PAN grant
  • What additional resources PAN offers beyond copay grants
• 2025 Medicare reforms: what you need to know

  November 12, 2024
  Location: virtual webinar
  Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
  Description: The PAN Foundation is hosting a free webinar on November 12 at 1 p.m. ET to explain how Medicare Part D will change in 2025 and how those changes may impact your out-of-pocket costs. We’ll also talk about how these changes will impact PAN grants. (Don’t worry—we’ll still be here to provide financial support!) This webinar is open to the public, so please share this registration link with your community, friends, and loved ones who would like to learn about Medicare Part D changes.

  • Watch a recording of this webinar
  • Learn about the 2025 Medicare reforms
• Stronger Together: A Journey to Wellness Family Festival

  November 9, 2024
  Location: Impact Event Center, 2323 Sylvan Road, Atlanta, GA 30344
  Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

  The PAN Foundation, in partnership with Emory, Morehouse, and WellStar healthcare systems, proudly presents “Stronger Together: A Journey to Wellness Family Festival.” This free family festival is a celebration of health, wellness, and unity. Join us for a day dedicated to wellness and community. Discover valuable resources and information from over 40 local health organizations and community groups to support your health goals. The festival is an opportunity for individuals, families, and caregivers to connect with local experts, find new wellness resources, and take charge of their health. Bring the whole family and enjoy a lively atmosphere featuring a DJ, yoga sessions, and a live cooking demonstration. With activities like line dancing, free health screenings, and educational sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

• Hope Charities’ HOPE Conference 2024

  November 7-9, 2024
  Location: Orlando, FL
  Session title: State of Patient Access
  Session date and time: November 8 at 8:00 a.m. ET
  Speaker: Amy Niles, Chief Mission Officer, PAN Foundation