The PAN Foundation and the International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation today announced they are launching a new partnership to help people living with pemphigus vulgaris, providing up to $6,600 per year in financial assistance and support services for patients and their caregivers or loved ones. Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a rare autoimmune disorder of the … Continued
A recent national poll from the PAN Foundation finds that most adults in the U.S. have either never heard of the federal Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy Program, also known as the Medicare Extra Help program, or don’t know what it does. Key findings include: “As a leading advocate for an expansion of this program … Continued
The PAN Foundation, a leading charitable patient assistance organization, today announced additional findings that explore the number of Medicare Part D beneficiaries who will begin treatment and other potential impacts of the historic reforms included in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The analysis, conducted by Avalere and sponsored by PAN, points to an increase … Continued
A recent national poll from the PAN Foundation finds that many commercially insured patients taking specialty medications report facing medication access issues through their employer-sponsored health plans. Key findings include: “We are alarmed by the prevalence of patients reporting that their health insurance plans have instituted barriers to accessing their specialty medications,” said Amy Niles, … Continued
Alternative funding programs (AFPs) are a problem. Employer-sponsored health plans use them as a way to lower their costs, forcing patients who need specialty medications to search for funding elsewhere. But these programs are hurting the patients they are supposed to be helping. The PAN Foundation believes that it’s time for Congress to ban these … Continued
National polling shows that nearly half of adults in the US find it difficult to afford their healthcare costs. High costs are also the reason that some adults delay getting the care they need. This is why charitable patient assistance foundations, like PAN, exist. In this column for Pharmaceutical Executive, PAN’s Chief Compliance and Privacy … Continued
Editorial note: Some figures in this announcement were updated on November 15, 2023, given new data. However, the overall projections and findings remain the same. The PAN Foundation, one of the nation’s largest and most trusted charitable patient assistance organizations, today announced new findings that spotlights both medication adherence changes and the continued affordability challenges … Continued
On September 28, a passionate coalition of more than 40 patients, family members, and caregivers representing 15 states and one U.S. territory brought their message to Capitol Hill, engaging in 160 powerful legislative meetings. This historic event marked the PAN Foundation’s inaugural in-person Advocacy Action Day. PAN’s unified voice resonated, urging Congress to champion legislation … Continued
PAN is featured among four honorees who were recognized in Fast Company’s 2023 Brands That Matter, in the Health and Wellness category. The article highlights PAN as one of the brands taking innovative approaches to solving some of today’s most pressing health challenges.
The PAN Foundation has been honored with two prestigious national awards, making Fast Company’s third annual Brands that Matter list and earning Charity Navigator’s inaugural Community Choice Award. Earlier today, media brand Fast Company named PAN to its third annual Brands That Matter list, which recognizes companies and organizations of any size for their relevance, … Continued
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