With monthly out-of-pocket costs for his prescriptions exceeding $12,000, for George Valentine, the possibility of monthly and annual limits is exciting. “I really feel helpless, as far as being able to predict and support my out-of-pocket drug costs,” he said of the existing Medicare Part D structure. The PAN grant recipient was interviewed in an … Continued
“I don’t have to worry about my disease. I have to worry about my copay,” said Joan Durnell Powell, in a recent interview with HuffPost. The PAN grant recipient described the challenges of affording her medications on a fixed income in an article describing some of the Medicare reforms that were part of the proposed … Continued
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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