Most insured Americans, facing an increase in out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, say they want policy to focus on affordability and access to care. National poll findings A recent national poll conducted by the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research found that with rising healthcare costs and out-of-pocket spending, most adults (86 percent) want policymakers and elected … Continued
Recent national poll findings by the PAN Foundation were featured in an article by Fierce Healthcare about alternative funding programs and their impact on patients. “The for-profit vendors claim to help self-insured employers save money on specialty meds by obtaining them for free or at a steep discount through alternative sources,” writes Fierce Healthcare. “These … Continued
As we move toward the end of 2025, PAN’s Center for Patient Research continues to shed light on the barriers patients face around healthcare access, key education needs, and their experiences with advocacy. Over the past three months, we’ve released polls exploring the patient experience and understanding of Medicare open enrollment and Part D reforms, … Continued
The PAN Foundation was mentioned among examples of charitable patient assistance programs in Oprah Daily, in an article about how patients can save money on the cost of prescription medications in light of increasing prices and tariffs. The article covers various ways patients can cut down on the out-of-pocket costs of prescription medications. “Before you … Continued
A national poll by the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research, and a primer about how alternative funding programs work, was featured in Pharmaceutical Commerce. The PAN study revealed that more than half of insured adults with commercial insurance have been told by their health insurance plan that medications for their chronic or rare disease … Continued
The PAN Foundation has opened a financial assistance copay program designed to help with out-of-pocket medication costs for eligible Medicare patients living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). PAN’s chronic kidney disease copay assistance program provides a grant of $2,350 for out-of-pocket expenses for covered medication. If patients need more assistance within the same 12-month period and the fund is open, they can apply for additional funding, receiving up to $4,700 … Continued
The Fall 2025 issue of Oncolytics Today featured a guide to finding financial assistance for cancer treatment by the PAN Foundation. Amy Niles, PAN’s Chief Mission Officer, explains how PAN’s financial assistance programs work, how to see if you are eligible for a charitable financial assistance program, and what to do when a fund is … Continued
The PAN Foundation submitted letters to the House and Senate sponsors of S. 46, in support of the Health Care Affordability Act. This legislation makes permanent enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs), which lower monthly premiums for individuals and families who buy health insurance coverage in state and federal Marketplaces. The tax credits have been a … Continued
The PAN Foundation submitted a letter in support of H.R. 5145, the Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act, an important piece of legislation which extends the enhanced premium health care tax credits for another year. The Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act would extend the tax credits for another year to provide time for broader … Continued
The PAN Foundation submitted letters in support of the recently reintroduced bill S. 2903, the Safe Step Act, to members of the House and Senate. This legislation would ensure that employer plans, and the pharmacy benefit managers that support them, offer a timely step therapy exceptions process for patients and their providers. A 2021 study found … Continued
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