The Chronicle of Philanthropy explores the reported increase in planned giving to charities across the United States. The PAN Foundation spoke to the outlet about the major uptick the organization has seen in legacy gifts since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
When a patient is unable to take their medication, the effects can be devastating. Our country is facing a healthcare affordability crisis that places the burden of high out-of-pocket costs on seriously ill patients, impeding adherence to their prescribed treatments. Patients often resort to cost-saving measures—such as cutting pills or delaying their next prescription refill—just … Continued
By Dan Klein, President and CEO and Amy Niles, Executive Vice President COVID-19 is affecting the lives of all Americans. But older, low-income adults are being impacted the most. As of April 30, 2020, 79 percent of all COVID-19 deaths in the United States were among people age 65 and older. Aside from being at … Continued
More than six million seniors could face COVID-19 treatment out-of-pocket healthcare spending if diagnosed with the coronavirus. Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage cover nearly all of the same coronavirus-related services, including testing, in-person office visits, and telehealth visits. Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage will also cover the vaccine when it comes out. But coverage does … Continued
Washington, D.C., May 11, 2020—In a significant setback for patients, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week a package of new regulations for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans that will significantly increase out-of-pocket costs for patients who rely on prescription medications … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of all Americans, but the virus has hit older adults especially hard. Now is the time to recognize that COVID-19 will impose added out-of-pocket cost burdens on economically vulnerable seniors who were already struggling with healthcare costs. This report explores how the virus will ultimately impact Medicare beneficiaries. … Continued
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Although we don’t know everything about the novel coronavirus, one thing is abundantly clear: COVID-19 has a disproportionate impact on older adults. As we try to protect the health of older Americans during this unprecedented crisis, we must also remember that COVID-19 poses more than just a medical threat. The PAN Foundation’s President and CEO … Continued
Washington, D.C., April 10, 2020—The PAN Foundation today opened a new patient assistance program for people living with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders where the distorted red blood cells form a sickle or crescent shape and disrupt the normal flow of nutrition and oxygen throughout the body. It’s … Continued
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