The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation’s Opening Doors to Clinical Trials national initiative creates a movement to increase representation in clinical trials Despite low participation in clinical trials among people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals, new data released by the Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation from a survey conducted in partnership with The Harris Poll, … Continued
The PAN Foundation’s 2024 Opening Doors to Clinical Trials Survey reveals that despite historically low participation rates, there is a high level of interest and a positive perception of clinical trials among LGBTQIA+ adults and people of color. Eighty-six percent of LGBTQIA+ adults and 83% of people of color said they have a positive perception … Continued
A recent national poll from the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research found that most people enrolled in Medicare (87 percent) have not seen, read, or heard anything about the upcoming Medicare Part D reforms taking effect January 1, 2025—which include a Medicare Part D cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. Other key findings … Continued
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation launched a new national educational campaign about two upcoming Medicare Part D reforms that will go into effect on January 1, 2025. These new changes—a Medicare Part D cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan—could help millions of patients afford their out-of-pocket prescription costs and save money. Recent national … Continued
While patient-friendly provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act—including a Part D $2,000 cap on annual out-of-pocket expenses—take effect in 2025, finance and policy experts predict that drug plans will try to manage their rising costs by increasing utilization management practices such as step therapy, prior authorization requirements, and switching patients to less expensive medications. The … Continued
A recent report points to the fact that most people living in the U.S. are struggling to afford proper medical care or prescription refills. In fact, affordability is down to a record low of 55 percent according to the most recent West Health-Gallup Affordability Index. A recent article in Pharmaceutical Commerce highlights these challenges and … Continued
The PAN Foundation joined more than 300 healthcare and health advocacy organizations in a letter urging Congress to ensure ongoing access to virtual prescribing for patients and providers of certain controlled substances. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is anticipated to dramatically limit virtual prescribing, either through new regulations or by allowing the existing flexibilities to … Continued
Today, the Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation announced a mission expansion that builds upon the organization’s focus on accelerating access to affordable, equitable healthcare for all. The expanded mission places greater emphasis on the need for education initiatives that address health equity—providing knowledge and resources to empower people as they face complex access challenges when … Continued
More than two million people in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, and there are more than 18 million survivors. Most striking is the increased number of cancer patients who are working age. A recent article in The Wall Street Journal highlights the unique challenges these patients face, including managing … Continued
Beatriz felt better than ever—the healthiest she had in years. How could something be wrong? The day before she had undergone a routine checkup and blood test. Now, at 7 a.m., her doctor was calling with the news her white blood cell count was extremely high. She urged Beatriz to go to the hospital. “Can’t … Continued
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