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Most patients enrolled in Medicare are unaware of upcoming Part D changes

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 Foundation launches education campaign to raise awareness of Medicare Part D reforms

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

PAN mentioned in Bloomberg Law on Medicare Part D utilization management

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

PAN’s financial assistance featured in Pharmaceutical Commerce

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

PAN joins Alliance for Connected Care urging extension on DEA telemedicine flexibilities

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

Patient Access Network Foundation unveils new mission and brand, adds clinical trial education program

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

PAN’s financial assistance featured in The Wall Street Journal

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: surviving with support

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

Beatriz: sobreviviendo con apoyo

Beatriz se sentía mejor que nunca, lo más sana que se había sentido en años. ¿Cómo era posible que algo anduviera mal? El día antes, se había realizado un análisis de sangre y un control de rutina. Ahora, a las 7 a. m., su médica la estaba llamando con la noticia de que su recuento de glóbulos … Continued

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