The National Patient Advocate Foundation, the advocacy affiliate of the Patient Advocate Foundation, represents the patient voice by articulating the powerful stories of individuals and the collective needs of the community. Our staff and volunteers work at the local, regional and national level to promote access to affordable, quality health care for people with chronic, debilitating or life-threatening illnesses.
Learn more about our impact in recent NPAF press releases, action alerts, and blog posts.
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While I was nervous about my procedure (and devastated over the miscarriage), I was more nervous about potentially being balance billed. I couldn’t help but think that this whole experience should be better for patients. It should be person-centered.
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“There’s no shame in my game,” said Shirley Bridgett in response to being asked if she was uncomfortable initiating cost conversations with her provider. Why? She’d rather have a discussion upfront about the price of her treatment in the privacy of the doctor’s office instead of being surprised at the pharmacy counter by a co-pay amount that she can’t afford.
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The bill improves step therapy protocols by creating an expedited, transparent and evidence-based system when a patient’s unique situation requires a deviation from step therapy. NPAF volunteers, along with patients from sister organization Patient Advocate Foundation championed this issue in Richmond and within their home offices,
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