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Patient Access Network Foundation welcomes Alan Gordon as Chief Technology Officer

The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is pleased to announce that Alan Gordon has joined its leadership team as Chief Technology Officer. Alan brings nearly two decades of experience leading technology transformations and building technical solutions for nonprofit organizations to the PAN Foundation. With a strong background in spearheading technology infrastructure, data analytics, and business … Continued

PAN advocates for patient-centered implementation of Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

The Medicare Part D program will see major changes in 2025, when a key reform enacted through the Inflation Reduction Act takes effect. The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, formerly known as smoothing, will offer the opportunity for people with Part D plans to voluntarily enroll in a program that allows them to spread out-of-pocket costs … Continued

PatientEngagementHIT: Chronic care access limits diagnosis and quality for women

It could take women more than a year longer to get a diagnosis for a chronic condition than men, one of several disparities highlighted in the PAN Foundation’s inaugural State of Patient Access report. An article for PatientEngagementHIT looked at the findings of the new report, which details a survey of chronically ill patients conducted by … Continued

National polling: Medicare patients seeing premium costs increase in 2024

A recent national poll from the PAN Foundation finds nearly one-in-three (28 percent) Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part D plans say the cost of the monthly premium for their prescription drug plan is higher in 2024 than it was in 2023. And among those who reported an increase, 11 percent say their premiums increased by … Continued

Managed Healthcare Executive: Chronic health conditions and access to care

Across the country, adults with chronic illnesses are struggling to access care and afford their treatment, according to the PAN Foundation’s inaugural State of Patient Access report. A recent article by Managed Healthcare Executive discussed the key findings of the new report, which grades various aspects of the healthcare experience, including affordability of prescription medications and … Continued

Pharmaceutical Commerce interviews PAN’s Chief Mission Officer about access and affordability

During the recent 2024 Informa PAP conference, Pharmaceutical Commerce interviewed PAN’s Chief Mission Officer Amy Niles about our mission, impact, and State of Patient Access report. The interviews, which are available to read or watch, highlight the findings in PAN’s inaugural State of Patient Access report, which debuted at Informa PAP. “The bottom line is … Continued

Patient Access Network Foundation and OutCare Health collaborate to advance LGBTQ+ health equity

The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation today announced a collaboration with OutCare Health, a nonprofit organization leading the charge for LGBTQ+ health equity worldwide, empowering millions of LGBTQ+ individuals with comprehensive resources, support, and education.  OutCare Health works to further healthcare equity and accessibility for all individuals regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, … Continued

Pharmaceutical Commerce: PAP 2024: Examining Patient Access and Affordability

The PAN Foundation debuted the results of its inaugural “State of Patient Access” report at Patient Assistance & Access Programs on March 19, in a session moderated by Chief Mission Officer Amy Niles. The report explores the various obstacles patients are facing when it comes to healthcare access, including how those challenges affect various communities. … Continued

The PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research issues new healthcare scorecard that reveals access issues for chronically ill patients

Cornerstone research by the Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation’s Center for Patient Research highlights continued inequities facing patients with chronic illnesses across the U.S. Today the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research released its inaugural 2024 State of Patient Access Report, which reveals adults with chronic conditions (referred to as ‘patients’ throughout) across demographics face … Continued

Patient Access Network Foundation announces Chief Mission Officer and Chief Experience Officer

The PAN Foundation is pleased to announce two new senior leadership positions, naming Amy Niles as Chief Mission Officer and Jeanine Jones as Chief Experience Officer. Niles and Jones have been integral members of the PAN Foundation leadership team and these new roles include expanding portfolios and leadership for the organization. “These two new positions … Continued