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Give nowThe PAN Foundation today opened a new financial assistance program for people living with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), providing up to $9,500 per year for eligible patients. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, also known as CIDP, is a rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the legs and arms. The … Continued
The PAN Foundation applauded the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for making advancing health equity one of its strategic pillars. Expanding access to medically necessary dental services and preventive health services is essential to achieving that goal. PAN provided comments on several provisions within the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, including the … Continued
With more than one in five adults aged 65 and older reporting not taking medication as prescribed due to cost, many Medicare Part D beneficiaries could use some financial assistance. A recent article published by NerdWallet highlights three options that could help older adults afford their out-of-pocket prescription costs. The article highlights Medicare’s Extra Help … Continued
Today, the PAN Foundation expanded access to financial assistance for people living with pulmonary hypertension, offering up to $3,800 per year to patients with any type of health insurance, including private or commercial insurance and Medicare. Previously the funding, which helps eligible patients pay for out-of-pocket deductible, copay, and coinsurance costs, was available to patients … Continued
According to new research by Avalere, sponsored by PAN, changes in standalone prescription drug plans (PDPs) and low-income subsidy (LIS) plans between 2023 and 2024 are shifting affordability for Medicare beneficiaries. An article the American Journal of Managed Care looked at the findings from the new analysis, which examines 24 of the most used, single-source … Continued
From childhood, Michelle knew something wasn’t right with her health. She was prone to heavy bruising and bleeding, which frequently caused her to wind up in the hospital and miss school. She endured “terrible” menstrual periods and, later, bled more than usual during childbirth. Doctors attributed Michelle’s symptoms to her diet, saying she wasn’t getting … Continued
The PAN Foundation, a leading charitable assistance foundation and healthcare advocacy organization, today announced new findings that highlight the formulary coverage and access shifts facing patients enrolled in standalone prescription drug plans (PDPs) and low-income subsidy (LIS) benchmark plans, including changes in premiums and plan offerings. The analysis, conducted by Avalere and sponsored by PAN … Continued
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation has been honored with a prestigious national award, earning Charity Navigator’s 2024 Community Choice Award—marking the second year in a row the PAN Foundation has won this award. Following two rounds of public voting earlier this summer, PAN was crowned the winner of the super-sized category, beating out over … Continued
In just a few weeks, open enrollment begins for the more than 63 million people enrolled in Medicare programs in the U.S. During this time, many will evaluate and select a Part D plan that best meets their health needs. In this article for Pharmaceutical Commerce, PAN Foundation Chief Mission Officer Amy Niles, outlines the two … Continued
With one out of three Americans walking away from the pharmacy counter because they can’t afford their out-of-pocket medication costs, charitable patient assistance foundations, like PAN, play a critical role. In this d-mars.com article, titled “PAN Foundation helping underinsured individuals access vital health care,” the PAN Foundation’s Chief Mission Officer, Amy Niles, highlights the financial … Continued
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