Awards & Accomplishments

PAF is honored to be the recipient of four distinguished recognitions throughout our almost 25 years of service. 

Most recently, PAF received four national recognitions from GuideStar, Charity Navigator, Great Nonprofits and The Chronicle. While the evaluation criteria used by each vary, these distinctions signify that the level and consistency of the financial stewardship applied to donations and the progress PAF is making toward its mission is among the best in the nation’s non-profit community.

Patient Advocate Foundation Earns GuideStar’s Highest Seal of Transparency

To earn this designation PAF shared extensive metrics, including in-depth financial information; qualitative information about goals, strategies, and capabilities; and quantitative information about results and progress toward its mission. By providing this information, PAF has also demonstrated a sustained commitment to transparency in reporting.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) Earns a 10th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

“Only 2% of charities we evaluate have received at least ten consecutive 4-star evaluations, adding Patient Advocate Foundation to a preeminent group of charities who are set apart from their peers, outperforming most other charities in America and consistently demonstrating public trustworthiness,” according to Michael Thatcher, President & CEO of Charity Navigator.

Patient Advocate Foundation Named “2020 Top-Rated NonProfit” by GreatNonprofits

“For almost 25 years PAF has worked to improve the lives of patients in ways that have meaningful and lasting impact. We are especially honored to be named a 2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit as this rating represents the voices of individuals who have direct experience with the support, assistance and interventions that we provide,” said Beth Moore, Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications for PAF.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked PAF as one of the top 100 charities in 2019 – offering a more detailed financial picture of the organizations that are the best at fundraising.

Significant Achievements & Awards

Sixth Annual Case In Point Platinum Award: Case Management (2015)

Patient Advocate Foundation’s professional case managers were honored by Dorland Health, a division of Access Intelligence, in 2015 with a Case In Point Platinum Award recognizing utilization management programs for their case management team.

 

Sixth Annual Case In Point Platinum Award: Disaster Support Initiative (2015)

Patient Advocate Foundation’s professional case managers were honored by Dorland Health, a division of Access Intelligence, with a 2015 Case In Point Platinum Award recognizing social work programs for their Disaster Support Initiative. PAF’s Disaster Support Initiative was launched in May 2013 to serve patients impacted by the Boston bombing and the West Texas explosion.

Fifth Annual Case In Point Platinum Award: MedCareLine (2014)

Patient Advocate Foundation’s professional case managers were honored by Dorland Health, a division of Access Intelligence in 2014, with a Case In Point Platinum Award recognizing outstanding integrated case management through the organization’s MedCareLine division.

 

Fourth Annual Case In Point Platinum Awards: Case Management (2013)

Patient Advocate Foundation’s professional case managers were honored by Dorland Health, a division of Access Intelligence, with a Case In Point Platinum Award in 2013 recognizing outstanding case management organizations that are making a difference in the complex world of healthcare. This year’s award highlighted the innovation and creative work across the healthcare system that is striving to improve access, wellness, and safe transitions of care throughout the care continuum.

 

"You have motivated me to be more assertive in staying on top of my medical problems, thank you for your kind Help."
“I am so thankful for the co-payment assistance you offered. I was hospitalized, diagnosed with cancer, have been the grateful recipient of eight blood transfusions and just completed round one of chemotherapy. Due to my limited income PAF’s support will definitely help me cover some of the monumental costs as I fight this disease.”
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