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PAF professionals help tens of thousands of patients annually, by enabling them to access prescribed healthcare services and medications, overcome insurance barriers, locate resources to support cost of living expenses while in treatment, evaluate and maintain health insurance coverage and better manage, or reduce, the out-of-pocket medical debt associated with an illness.

 

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Heart Valve CareLine Patient Shares Story

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August 14, 2018
When your doctor tells you that your insurance has not approved a needed surgery, it can be heartbreaking.  When that news comes after you have scheduled the surgery, arrived that morning and checked in, already…
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PAF Achieves GuideStar’s Platinum Status for 2018

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July 19, 2018
Earning this Independent Seal of Transparency Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) earned the 2018 Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by…
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Co-Pay Relief Adds Support for Patients

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June 27, 2018
Co-Pay Relief assistance is now available for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Osteoporosis and Multiple Sclerosis patients. PAF's Co-Pay Relief program provides direct financial assistance to qualified patients with co-payments, co-insurance or cost-sharing associated…
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PAF Releases the 2017 Annual Impact Report

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May 1, 2018
PAF is pleased to share its Annual Impact Report that highlights the work done over the 2017 calendar year. The Annual Impact Report highlights and aggregates data illustrating the impact of PAF’s program areas and…
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PAF Receives GuideStar’s Platinum Nonprofit Rating

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March 1, 2018
PAF has earned the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the newest and highest level of recognition offered by the world's largest source of nonprofit information. Guidestar's platinum rating is meant to enable transparent…
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Financial Interventions Alleviate Patient Anxiety, New Study Affirms

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January 23, 2018
A study by the Fred Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research, in collaboration with the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) and Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS) shows that organizations can not only successfully implement financial…
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PAF is Awarded Eighth Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

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October 26, 2017
Exceptional designation sets patient-focused nonprofit apart from its peers.  Patient Advocate Foundation, a national nonprofit committed to helping patients diagnosed with chronic and life-threatening diseases overcome healthcare access obstacles, has received Charity Navigator’s esteemed 4-star rating.…
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PAF Adds Support for Merkel Cell Carcinoma Patients in Financial Aid Fund Program

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April 3, 2017
Patient Advocate Foundation reaffirms its commitment to providing patients with transportation assistance by announcing a new grant for those diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). The fund will join…
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PAF Mourns the Loss of Founding Board Member, Dr. Bruce Avery

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May 27, 2016
Patient Advocate Foundation and National Patient Advocate Foundation mourn the recent passing of one of our founding board members, Dr. Bruce Avery, after a courageous battle with cancer. As one of the first people to…
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PAF and the Jennifer Jaff Center Launch the Jennifer Jaff CareLine for Patients with IBD

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May 2, 2016
National Patient Advocacy Groups Partner to create CareLine for Patients Suffering from Chronic Bowel Conditions. The Jennifer Jaff Center, a respected national nonprofit for those suffering from chronic illness, has partnered with Patient Advocate Foundation…
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PAF Congratulates Founder & Former CEO Nancy Davenport-Ennis on Retirement

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January 7, 2015
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) and National Patient Advocate Foundation (NPAF), both established in 1996, by Nancy Davenport-Ennis in Newport News, Virginia and Washington, DC, respectively have been recognized nationally for their service to patients throughout…
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"We are indeed grateful for the PAF presenting and circulating information that will assist our citizens in accessing healthcare. Thank you for helping our clients over the past year, and we wish you continued success as we work to serve those who are in need."
"While a cancer diagnosis is difficult in itself, the endless difficulty in communication with healthcare companies is even more difficult! For now, we have what appears to be a better understanding of the coverage we have available should the specialty hormone therapy medication be the choice my husband makes. Thank you so much for your assistance! We appreciate your help! God bless you in the days to come!"
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