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Congress has an opportunity to make medications affordable for millions of people. They must not squander it.

After years of starts and stops on Capitol Hill, Congress now has an opportunity to pass urgent reforms that will expand medication, vaccine, and healthcare access for 49 million people insured by Medicare Part D as part of the proposed reconciliation package.

New partnership with the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy

The PAN Foundation and the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy today announced they are joining forces to ensure that all patients have access to the life-saving medications they need.   As a member organization of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP), PAN will expand its outreach efforts and continue working with specialty pharmacies and other … Continued

The PAN Foundation celebrates LGBTQI+ Pride Month

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month is celebrated in June to recognize New York’s Stonewall Uprising in 1969. The Stonewall Uprising marked a turning point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States, and the Christopher Street Liberation March in 1970 commemorated one-year since the police riad at the Stonewall Inn. … Continued

New partnership with The Sumaira Foundation

The PAN Foundation and The Sumaira Foundation today announced they are launching a new partnership to help people living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), providing up to $9,600 per year in financial assistance and support services for patients and their caregivers or loved ones.  Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, also known as Devic’s disease and … Continued

Introducing PAN’s newly expanded transportation fund

The PAN Foundation today announced an expansion of its transportation fund, providing up to $500 per year to help eligible patients access affordable and reliable transportation to services and activities that improve their overall health outcomes.  PAN’s transportation program, which first launched in 2020, addresses socioeconomic barriers to medical care and medication adherence. A survey … Continued

Misty: the patient advocate

Navigating a serious illness can take a village, and Misty is grateful to be a part of it. For Misty, the most rewarding part of her job is being able to advocate for her patients and help them realize they have someone on their side.   When she first started her work as a patient care … Continued

New Pompe disease fund opens

The PAN Foundation today opened a new financial assistance program for people living with Pompe disease, providing up to $6,800 per year for eligible patients.  Pompe disease is a rare, inherited disorder caused by the buildup of glycogen in certain organs, muscles, and tissues that impairs their functions. Though this buildup can accumulate everywhere in … Continued

PAN Foundation recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion for supporting the initiative’s vision

The PAN Foundation is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion.   As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, PAN has demonstrated a commitment to helping achieve the Healthy People 2030 vision of a … Continued

Oncolytics Today: Supporting cancer patients & advocating for affordability

There is nothing more important to Suzanne Cali than her family, not even her own health.   Suzanne is living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), an illness that requires diligent medication adherence. She once paused her medications for only two weeks and saw her CLL coming “roaring back” from a remission. Unfortunately, like many people living … Continued

2023 NBPP includes progress but falls short for patients

The Department of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced last week new regulations establishing standardized health plan options and refining the non-discrimination policy, measures that will make healthcare more accessible and affordable.  The PAN Foundation was disappointed however, that the final 2023 Notice of Benefits and Payments Parameters … Continued