We envision a future where equitable, accessible healthcare is a reality for all.
As a leading charitable foundation and healthcare advocacy organization, the Patient Access Network Foundation is dedicated to accelerating access to treatment for those who need it most and empowering patients on their healthcare journeys. We provide critical financial assistance for treatment costs, advocate for policy solutions that expand access to care, and deliver education on complex topics—all driven by our belief that everyone deserves access to affordable, equitable healthcare.
Since 2004, our financial assistance programs have helped more than 1.2 million people to start or stay on life-changing treatment. In addition, we’ve achieved major policy victories that increase access to care, mobilized patient advocates to call for change, and educated people nationwide on critical healthcare-related topics. We’re committed to working towards a future where equitable health outcomes are a reality for all.
Our mission
As an independent, national 501(c)(3) organization, the PAN Foundation’s mission is to accelerate access to affordable, equitable healthcare through financial assistance, advocacy, and education.
Through our charitable assistance programs, advocacy efforts, and education initiatives, we remove barriers to treatment, champion policies that expand access to care, and help improve health outcomes for thousands of people each year—across a broad range of health conditions.
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Advocacy and research
We lead the way in advocating for policies that improve healthcare access, affordability, and equity so people can live the lives they deserve. PAN’s Center for Patient Research provides insights into the diverse needs of patients as they navigate the healthcare system and challenges accessing affordable, equitable care.
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Education
We offer educational resources in English and Spanish on topics that are often hard to explain, and even harder to navigate—including Medicare Part D reforms, participating in clinical trials, alternative funding programs, and reducing out-of-pocket prescription medication costs.
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National reach
Through our more than 80 disease-specific financial assistance programs, we serve well over 100,000 patients each year from every U.S. state and territory.
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Rigorous compliance and operational excellence
We ensure key safeguards are in place to compliantly and efficiently connect patients with the support they need.
Our impact on patients
Nearly half of adults say that it’s difficult to afford their healthcare costs and half say they would be unable to pay a $500 unexpected medical bill without borrowing money1. For people living on a fixed income, like Mary-Ellen, rising out-of-pocket medication costs mean making difficult financial decisions.
Seniors and people with disabilities really do have to choose between medicine and groceries. It's a very real thing."
Mary-Ellen, PAN grant recipient
“Seniors and people with disabilities really do have to choose between medicine and groceries,” she said. “It’s a very real thing. It’s not just hyperbole to make a point.”
Our assistance funds mean that Mary-Ellen and the hundreds of thousands of people we serve every year don’t have to choose. Instead, they can focus on receiving the treatment they need and improving their quality of life. On average, our patients report an approximately 75 percent increase in medication adherence after receiving assistance from PAN.
1 Kaiser Family Foundation, 2022: Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
Our patients are our passion.
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Read our storiesPAN’s assistance allowed me to fully participate in life.”
Our values
Dignity. Excellence. Integrity. Intention.
At the PAN Foundation, we recognize that who we are and how we operate is fundamental to our ability to provide compliant, life-saving support to the patients we serve. Our goal as an organization is to ensure our organizational values are at the core of everything we do.
Leading the way
Tackling a challenge as great as healthcare access, affordability, and equity for all requires a best-in-class team. We’re grateful to have some of the most talented leaders guiding our organization, staff who are committed to the mission, and patients who volunteer their time to provide important insights to help us shape our work.
Board of Directors
The PAN Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of experts and seasoned leaders from the healthcare, financial, legal, and policy communities. The Board is responsible for establishing long-term strategy, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and monitoring organizational effectiveness.
Leadership and staff
The day-to-day work of PAN Foundation is made possible by a devoted, highly qualified, diverse executive leadership team and staff. With expertise in everything from clinical affairs, compliance, operations, health equity, advocacy, marketing and communications, patient support services, and more, our team is passionate and ready to meet the needs of our patients.
Patient and Family Advisory Council
As a patient-centered organization, PAN Foundation is dedicated to hearing directly from our patients and their families and using those insights to inform what we do. That’s why we established our Patient and Family Advisory Council to serve as key advisors to and ambassadors of our work.
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Our work is only made possible through generous donors like you. More than 95 cents of every dollar PAN Foundation receives goes directly toward helping patients.
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