PAN Foundation

TODAY! ?? Our “The State of Patient Access—What's Next?” webinar starts at 1 pm. Register now at the link in our comments ?? Don’t miss this educational event where we’ll share key findings from our 2025 State of Patient Access Report, explore what needs to be done to address the issues highlighted in the report, and offer actionable next steps you can take to help reduce access barriers. ?? See you there!

Join us in urging your Senators to cosponsor the HELP Copays Act (S. 864), a bipartisan bill that will ensure financial assistance counts toward deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Help us make life-saving medications more affordable! Make your voice heard and advocate for your patients at the link in our comments!

Our team is heading to Philadelphia next week for Informa Connect’s PAP Conference 2025, and we hope to see you there! Our President and CEO, Kevin L. Hagan, is serving as co-chair for this year’s conference. And here are the sessions we encourage you to attend: ?? March 18 at 9:15 am ET: Join our Chief Mission Officer, Amy Niles, as she moderates "Moving the Needle on Awareness of the Medicare Part D Reforms.” Come hear about new research, gain insights into the awareness of the Medicare Part D cap and Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, and learn about the role education plays in shifting that awareness. ?? March 20 at 11:45 am ET: Alan Klein, PAN’s Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, will speak at the “Retrospective on the Impact of Charitable Donations” session where you can gain insights into the intersection of charity, patient support, and the ongoing challenges in ensuring affordable access to treatment. Don’t forget to swing by our booth (302) from March 18-20 to say hello! See you there ???

We are thrilled to welcome Anabella Aspiras to the PAN Foundation as our new Senior Director of Development and Strategy! Anabella will grow support for and impact of PAN’s advocacy and education initiatives that increase access to affordable, equitable healthcare. Anabella most recently served as the Assistant Director of Public Engagement for the White House Cancer Moonshot, where she played a key role in advancing the ambitious goals of reducing the cancer death rate and improving the experience of people living with and surviving cancer.? Anabella also has deep clinical expertise, having worked in emergency and critical care settings, including frontline roles in response to COVID-19 and Ebola. She has also led clinical operations and strategy for health-tech organizations, such as Mendel AI and Flatiron Health. “We are thrilled to welcome Anabella to the PAN Foundation,” said Alan Klein, PAN Foundation Chief Development and Strategy Officer. “Her patient focus, through expertise in healthcare policy, public engagement, and clinical leadership—combined with her commitment to equitable access to care—makes her an invaluable addition to our team.” Welcome, Anabella!

Do you remember the first time you had a bad grade on your report card in school? Though many of us would work to quickly turn that bad grade around, our recent “2025 State of Patient Access” report found that patients graded their overall access to healthcare a “C”—for the second year in a row. Hear from our Senior Manager of Advocacy and Engagement, Cassie Beisel, as she shares some highlights from our findings and what they mean for you and your patients. Want to dive into the full report? Visit the link in our comments.?

Today, we released our “2025 State of Patient Access Report,” which serves as a flagship research initiative of our Center for Patient Research. The report found that adults with chronic conditions face deep, ongoing challenges accessing and affording needed healthcare and treatment, across demographics. In fact, across five key categories, patients graded the overall state of healthcare access as a ‘C.’ We have to do more to ensure everyone has access to affordable, equitable healthcare. To learn more, explore the report below and register for our “The State of Patient Access – What's Next?” webinar next Thursday at 1 pm ET. During the webinar, our panelists will dive into these findings and share actionable next steps for how you can help reduce barriers to access. Register at the link in our comments.? This report was supported by an independent educational grant from Daiichi Sankyo and Viatris.?

We’re honored to share that James J. Ridley, PharmD., our Director of Clinical Affairs, has been recognized by d-mars.com as one of Texas's 2025 top 50 Black professionals and entrepreneurs! James is instrumental in accelerating access to affordable healthcare for all, and we’re proud to have him on our team. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, James!?

Did you know that last year our “State of Patient Access” report found that the state of healthcare access among patients with a chronic health condition received a grade of “C,” or 75.8? Our 2025 results will be unveiled in just a few days, but you can register now for our free webinar, “The State of Patient Access—What's Next?” Join us next Thursday, March 13, at 1 pm ET to learn about our 2025 findings and how you can help reduce access barriers. ?? Register at the link in our comments. Even if you can’t join us live, register now, and we’ll send you the recording after the event to watch at your convenience.

This year?marked the start of the new Medicare Part D $2,000 cap on prescription medications. Recent polling from our Center for Patient Research found that most Medicare beneficiaries with a chronic illness viewed the new $2,000 cap as a helpful change to them this year. In fact, around one in ten (11 percent) say the cap allows them to seek treatment for conditions they have previously put aside due to cost. Learn more about our findings and the continued need for patient assistance at the link in our comments. ?

Throughout this Women’s History Month, we’re excited to elevate the voices of our female patients who inspire us to continue fighting for expanded healthcare access for all, starting with Beatriz. As a former attorney and judge, a mother, and a domestic abuse survivor, Beatriz’s story highlights the strength of the patients we serve. Read more of Beatriz’s story at the link in our comments.