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PAN patient research reveals low understanding of healthcare plans and financial assistance

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Only two in five patients know whether their insurance plan uses common practices that prevent access to treatment and increase patient costs. PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research released findings from a national poll exploring the awareness and understanding levels of financial assistance programs for healthcare-related expenses and challenges people face navigating their healthcare plans. … Continued

PAN educates about the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan in Oncolytics Today

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The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan is a new voluntary Medicare Part D payment option that went into effect on January 1, 2025, which patients must opt-in to. This program lets patients spread their out-of-pocket drug payments throughout the calendar year but won’t lower them. Patients can opt in to the program through both traditional Medicare … Continued

PAN joins letter urging Department of Labor to close loophole on Essential Health Benefits provision

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The PAN Foundation joined a letter signed by 80 organizations representing patients, providers, and public health advocates to the Department of Labor, urging them to issue a promised federal rule that would close a harmful loophole in the enforcement of Essential Health Benefits (EHBs) provision of federal law. This loophole allows health insurers, pharmacy benefit … Continued

Majority of Americans concerned about potential Medicaid cuts

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Most Americans polled said Medicare cuts would impact their healthcare—and are unsure about how they will access services, from dental to hospice care. A recent national poll from the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research finds that among adults in the U.S. with experience or exposure to Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) … Continued

PAN’s patient healthcare scorecard and report the focus of Pharmaceutical Commerce article

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In this article for Pharmaceutical Commerce, PAN Foundation Chief Mission Officer Amy Niles, highlights key findings from the 2025 State of Patient Access Report and identifies potential solutions to addressing the challenges patients face. She emphasizes that the PAN Foundation remains committed to working with policymakers, patients, healthcare professionals, and patient advocacy organizations to help … Continued

PAN Foundation Chief Mission Officer featured on Call for Caring podcast

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In a recent episode of their podcast, Call for Caring—an organization working to bring resources to family caregivers and their loved ones—interviewed PAN Foundation’s Chief Mission Officer, Amy Niles, about navigating financial assistance and the role of caregivers. During the interview, Amy also highlighted the mission of PAN and the 80+ diseases funds offered through … Continued

Healthcare access insights from PAN’s Center for Patient Research in 2025: Part I

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As we wrap up the first quarter of 2025, PAN’s Center for Patient Research has released a series of reports that give voice to patient challenges with healthcare access and affordability—and present an opportunity for policy decisions that support patients first. In just three short months, the PAN Foundation’s Center for Patient Research has released … Continued

PAN’s President and CEO interviewed by Pharmaceutical Commerce at Access USA/Informa PAP 2025

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On January 1, 2025, two new Medicare Part D reforms went into effect as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act–an annual out-of-pocket cap on prescription medication costs and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. This interview from Pharmaceutical Commerce features PAN Foundation President and CEO, Kevin L. Hagan, talking about the challenges patient assistance programs … Continued

Tim: turning pain into passion

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When a doctor told Tim he had three years to live, he knew he would have to become his own best advocate. “I thought to myself, ‘That’s your story, not mine,’” recalled Tim, who was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in late 2020. “I told my wife: I am going to find a way … Continued

Gaytha & Michael: leading through action

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Michael’s inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis took a large toll on his well-being. After spending 28 days in the hospital following a major surgery, Michael was surprised to hear that the medication he needed for the rest of his life would take a heavy toll on his bank account—costing $3,500 for a two-month supply. That’s when … Continued

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