Healthcare has always been a common thread in John’s life. As a retired patient account representative, he worked at Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut for 20 years helping patients navigate the complex hospital system. Beyond his own experience, his late wife worked with patients as a registered nurse. Today, his son-in-law currently works in public health … Continued
Dear PAN team members, As one of the largest and most impactful charitable patient assistance foundations in the country, the work that we do here at PAN is truly life changing. I feel honored to work alongside each one of you as we help patients afford their out-of-pocket prescription costs and advocate for accessible, affordable, … Continued
Although historic and important Medicare reforms were included in the Inflation Reduction Act, many patients enrolled in Medicare Part D will continue to face challenges affording their out-of-pocket prescription medications even once all the reforms are implemented. And many will continue to turn to charitable patient assistance foundations, like PAN, for support. In this column … Continued
The PAN Foundation released national polling results today, which showed that 75 percent of adults living with a chronic illness are interested in learning more about clinical trials, but don’t have the information they need to apply and participate. The survey, conducted in January 2023, reviewed the existing knowledge and general perceptions around clinical trials … Continued
Three out of four adults with chronic illnesses are interested in clinical trials, but don’t have the information they need. Despite racial and ethnic minority groups comprising more than 40 percent of the U.S. population, they comprise only 25 percent of clinical trial participants. We conducted a national poll in January 2023 to better understand … Continued
This week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an administrative stay on the remedy in the case of Braidwood v. Becerra, which threatens coverage of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended preventive services without cost sharing as required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The nation’s leading health groups, including the American Cancer … Continued
The PAN Foundation today announced that they have joined the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition, a collective working to reduce racial disparities in the rare disease community. The Black Women’s Health Imperative launched the coalition in 2020, and since then the group of health equity advocates, rare disease experts, and other leading healthcare organizations has worked … Continued
Although recent Medicare reforms included in the Inflation Reduction Act are a step in the right direction, many patients will continue to turn to charitable patient assistance foundations for help affording their out-of-pocket prescription costs. This article from Specialty Pharmacy Continuum highlights PAN’s recent panel session on continued patient need during Asembia’s AXS23 Summit. PAN’s President and … Continued
The PAN Foundation today opened a new financial assistance program for people living with Rett syndrome, providing up to $5,500 per year for eligible patients. Rett syndrome is a rare, genetic neurological disorder that causes a loss of motor and spoken language skills, as well as other physical and neurological impairments in early life. It … Continued
The PAN Foundation today announced that they have joined the advisory board of the Alliance for Connected Care to advance advocacy strategies related to the value of telehealth. Both organizations advocate for telehealth policies that will expand access to care and maintain continuity of care for all patients, particularly those in rural or underserved areas. … Continued
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