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The Patient Education and Empowerment Department creates resources that address a range of topics from medical debt to insurance access and disability benefits. The resources we produce are reflective of real-world experiences that meet the needs of the patients PAF serves.

 Education Resource Library (ERL)    Provides interactive access to PAF’s educational publications, webinars, and interactive tools for patients and caregivers with chronic and serious illnesses.

National Financial Resource Directory Quickly generate a list of national and regional resources dedicated to improving access to quality care and that decrease the financial burden of medical treatment. To create your unique list of resources, simply click here and select from the options that best match your situation.

Medicare Resource Center Provides comprehensive information and resources related to Medicare, offering guidance and support to individuals navigating the complexities of the Medicare system. We aim to empower patients by providing valuable insights into coverage, enrollment, appeals, and other relevant aspects of Medicare, ensuring you can make informed decisions about your insurance options.

Patient Insight Institute Patient Insight Institute recognizes the pivotal role of the patient perspective in driving transformative change in healthcare. Through partnerships with research, healthcare, and policy leaders, we work to generate patient-centered evidence and integrate diverse perspectives into our projects. We work to amplify the voices of those who have historically been underrepresented, providing a platform for their stories and insights to shape the future of healthcare.

Advocates in Action Podcast Listen to uplifting conversations highlighting our change-makers, do-gooders and all the advocates in action across the United States. Featuring 8 seasons, listeners can subscribe and play on a variety of podcasting platforms.

Advocacy Curriculum Interactive modules designed for those who want to develop their skills in advocacy and bring a greater depth of understanding to the work they do to promote person-centered care. The courses are delivered in sequential order with the ability to complete at your own pace.

Order Brochures About PAF Services PAF program brochures offer insight into our various tools, programs, and direct services.


Order Free Print Copies of PAF Publications PAF will mail up to 25 copies of our educational materials at no cost. For bulk requests or materials to support an outreach event in your community, please contact us at our mailroom to discuss.

“Matters of the Heart” for Persons with Cardiovascular Disease This online tool brings together the best resources from leading nonprofits and heart specialists. Learn at your own pace and find tips on preventing heart disease, living a healthy lifestyle, and navigating insurance and financial hurdles. The tool offers a growing library of articles, videos, webinars, and infographics, and has a chatbot that can answer your questions about specific denial challenges related to heart health.

“Migraine Matters” for Persons with Migraine and Headache Disease Patient Advocate Foundation shares its expertise surrounding the challenges patients with migraine disease experience when it comes to financial stability, medical debt crisis, and insurance products, all delivered in a tool that you can use. Migraine Matters is built to serve the needs of patients and the providers working on behalf of their care with actionable information on the topics they need.

Breast Cancer Resource Directory Patient Advocate Foundation’s mission is to serve patients dealing with any number of debilitating, life-threatening, or chronic diagnoses, including breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer. Our breast cancer resource directory offers valuable information to help you in navigating your breast cancer journey.

A Patient’s Healthcare Glossary Your ability to understand the words used when communicating with your plan, providers, and pharmacists is vital. This list provides words, terms, and phrases that can impact you, your health, and the way you receive care.

The Spotlight: Spotlighting healthcare-related educational topics that matter to you. In the December issue, we review and link to each month's highlighted resources.

 

One of PAF's most popular publications. This guide helps you through the appeals process and offers practical advice on submitting a successful health insurance appeal after receiving a health insurance denial.

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