The PAN Foundation submitted letters in support of the recently reintroduced bill H.R. 5081, the Telehealth Modernization Act, to members of the House and Senate. The bill provides Congress with a clear pathway to ensure continued access to telehealth services under Medicare while broader discussions about permanent policy solutions move forward. The benefits of telehealth … Continued
Only a quarter of people on Medicare have changed their Part D drug plan in the last three years. Of those who did, an increase in their premium was the top reason. The PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research released findings from a national poll exploring the patient experience and understanding of Medicare open enrollment … Continued
PAN’s third annual Advocacy Action Summit brought together patient advocates from 28 U.S. states for powerful collective action, attending over 300 legislative meetings to advocate for equitable, affordable healthcare access. From September 7-9, 2025, the PAN Foundation hosted its third annual in-person Advocacy Action Summit in Washington, D.C., including a day on Capitol Hill meeting … Continued
The PAN Foundation submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator with comments on the CMS 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, which addresses telehealth services, medically necessary dental health services, and patient and provider education about policies. PAN supports CMS’s proposal to streamline the Medicare Telehealth Services List review process … Continued
The PAN Foundation signed on to a letter from more than 85 healthcare organizations, patient advocacy groups, and medical associations to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator, urging him to include access for Medicare recipients to evidence-based obesity treatments in an upcoming proposed rule. Obesity is a treatable chronic disease that plays a … Continued
Rita’s journey to afford her breast cancer treatment led her to join PAN in advocating for healthcare access for all. Her granddaughter Hannah has fought by her side. Rita is a natural community builder and advocate. When she’s not teaching technology classes for older adults at the public library, or hosting weekly soup nights at … Continued
Most Medicare patients prescribed a medication for obesity report the drug was not covered by their insurance—and about half never start because of declined coverage or out-of-pocket costs. A recent national poll from the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research finds that most people (85 percent) enrolled in Medicare or Medicare Advantage who have been … Continued
The PAN Foundation joined a letter with 130 other patient advocacy, public health, and healthcare provider organizations to Congress to express strong support for H.R. 3521, the Clinical Trial Modernization Act. Clinical trials are crucial to advancing new standards of care that can improve survival and quality of life for people with cancer and other … Continued
A quarter of adults with a chronic health condition have advocated for healthcare policy changes in the past year. A recent national poll from the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research finds that over the past 12 months, 1 in 4 (24 percent) adults with any chronic health condition have advocated for policy, legislation, and/or … Continued
Only 2 in 5 adults in the U.S. with a chronic condition report they understand their healthcare plan very well, and only 1 in 5 report high familiarity with financial assistance programs available to help patients in need cover the cost of prescription medications. This research was featured in an article by Specialty Pharmacy Continuum … Continued
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