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OIG May 2014

Supplemental Special Advisory Bulletin: Independent Charity Patient Assistance Programs

OIG Special Advisory Bulletin on PAPs

Publication of OIG Special Advisory Bulletin on Patient Assistance Programs for Medicare Part D Enrollees

Independent Accountant’s Report 2017

Direct Member Reimbursement (DMR) Form: Medications and Treatments

Patients and caregivers: You can download and print the PAN Foundation Direct Member Reimbursement form (DMR) to be reimbursed for medications and treatments covered by your copay grant. Do not use this form to request reimbursement for travel or insurance premiums. For these, please complete this form and upload your documentation: secure upload form. DMR … Continued

Transportation assistance survey findings and report

In fall 2019, PAN distributed a transportation assistance survey to understand whether people with serious illnesses face transportation barriers that impede their ability to make medical appointments and pick up prescriptions. Findings from the survey reveal a gap that we’re working to bridge.

The PAN Foundation joins the Medicare Access for Patients Rx coalition

The PAN Foundation has joined MAPRx (Medicare Access for Patients Rx), a coalition of patient, family caregiver and health professional organizations committed to safeguarding the well-being of patients with chronic diseases and disabilities who rely on Medicare Part D, Medicare’s prescription drug coverage. With this membership, PAN adds its voice and resources to other respected groups who … Continued

FundFinder FAQs

FundFinder is a free website that helps you track more than 200 patient assistance funds from nine charitable organizations. You can sign up for email and text alerts when a disease assistance fund you’re interested in opens at PAN or other organizations. Developed by the PAN Foundation, you can access FundFinder from any web browser … Continued

Compliance Program Summary

The PAN Foundation is committed to complying with all laws and regulations, including the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the Federal Health Care Program Beneficiary Inducement Prohibition, and the Internal Revenue Service Code. Moreover, to ensure compliance with all applicable legal standards, PAN operates in full accordance with an Advisory Opinion issued by the Office of Inspector … Continued

The impact of patient assistance on access, medication adherence and quality of life

RESEARCH | March 2019 In our daily work, we see firsthand the transformative power of patient assistance. In 2018, we conducted a survey of 1,459 patients who received PAN Foundation grants to learn more about how patient assistance impacts their healthcare journey and overall well-being. The most convincing evidence that these programs bolster access to … Continued