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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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PAN opens new chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy fund

The 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

PAN submits comments to CMS on the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

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

PAN’s financial assistance featured in NerdWallet

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

PAN expands patient eligibility criteria for pulmonary hypertension fund

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

New Medicare reform analysis featured in American Journal of Managed Care

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

Michelle: advocating for herself and her daughter

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

Analysis reveals changes in 2024 healthcare plans impact access for Medicare patients

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

Patient Access Network Foundation earns Charity Navigator’s Community Choice Award for the second year

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