{"id":14518,"date":"2025-02-06T07:24:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T15:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/?post_type=newsletter&#038;p=14518"},"modified":"2025-02-06T11:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T19:14:13","slug":"letter-from-the-president-and-ceo-mike-heimall","status":"publish","type":"newsletter","link":"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/es\/newsletter\/letter-from-the-president-and-ceo-mike-heimall\/","title":{"rendered":"Letter from the President and CEO, Mike Heimall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pulse-Header.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pulse-Header-300x70.png\" alt=\"The Pulse newsletter logo.\" width=\"471\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pulse-Header-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pulse-Header-1024x238.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pulse-Header-768x179.png 768w, https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pulse-Header.png 1031w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thank You for Your Support in 2024<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_14205\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Michael-Heimall.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14205\" class=\"wp-image-14205 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Michael-Heimall.jpg\" alt=\"michael heimall headshot\" width=\"240\" height=\"361\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Heimall, President &amp; CEO<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When I joined the HealthWell Foundation late last year as the new President and CEO, I was immediately humbled by every single team member\u2019s commitment to helping people during their most financially and emotionally challenging times. The dedication of our close-knit group is just one of the reasons HealthWell has been so successful for more than 20 years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our individual and corporate donors are another big reason for our enduring success. In 2024, your spirit of giving allowed us to assist over 291,000* patients through more than $1.23* billion in grants. Your selfless support of our mission has <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">allowed us to reach the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tremendous milestone of assisting more than 1 million patients since awarding our first grant in 2004<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. On behalf of our dedicated corporate and contact center teams, and the over 1 million patients we have assisted, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">thank you<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for continuing to place your trust in HealthWell to provide life-changing financial assistance to underinsured Americans who had nowhere else to turn.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> (*<em>Unaudited<\/em>.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ll be sharing details about our 2024 achievements soon in our annual <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Year in Review<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, so please stay tuned. In the meantime, I&#8217;d like to acknowledge at least a few highlights here, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our #24 ranking on the 2024 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forbes<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/lists\/top-charities\/?sh=396446be5f50\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">America\u2019s Top 100 Charities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, where we received a 100 percent fundraising efficiency rating.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New funds we launched for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/fund\/cancer-home-care-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cancer Home Care Services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/fund\/schizophrenia-medicare-access\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Schizophrenia<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/fund\/oncology-caregiver-behavioral-health-fund\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Oncology Caregiver Behavioral Health<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/fund\/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatohepatitis\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MASH<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, among others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New tools to make the HealthWell experience even easier, including our mobile app (for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/healthwell-foundation\/id6502522124\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/search?q=healthwell+foundation&amp;c=apps&amp;hl=en_US\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Android<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) and new online chatbot at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HealthWellFoundation.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/story\/healthwell-foundation-announces-membership-into-the-national-health-council\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">membership in the National Health Council<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting affordable, high-value, sustainable, equitable health care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While everyone at HealthWell is understandably proud of our achievements, we know that we still have much work to do in our role as a lifeline for those coping with the financial toxicity of a chronic and serious illness. I am excited to lead HealthWell in our very important mission of reducing financial barriers to care and look forward to an even more successful 2025.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thanks to everyone reading this letter for your continued support of HealthWell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GivingTuesday: Thanks a Million for Your Generosity!<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GivingTuesday-Collage-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14531 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GivingTuesday-Collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"241\" \/><\/a>Each year, GivingTuesday inspires millions around the world to unleash the power of their generosity to help others.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This past GivingTuesday, HealthWell celebrated its 2024 milestone of providing financial assistance to 1 million patients with a campaign to raise funds to help us assist another million patients in need.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You delivered! Thanks to your generosity, our GivingTuesday campaign resulted in a record $99,000 in donations \u2013 a 350% increase over our 2023 GivingTuesday campaign. Your donations will help HealthWell continue to be a financial lifeline for patients who can\u2019t afford critical, often lifesaving, medications. We are truly grateful for your support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HealthWell Ranks #24 on <\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forbes\u2019 <\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2024 List of America\u2019s Top 100 Charities<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Forbes-Logo-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14533 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Forbes-Logo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"378\" height=\"213\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In December, HealthWell was honored to be ranked #24 on the 2024 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forbes<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/lists\/top-charities\/?sh=396446be5f50\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">America\u2019s Top 100 Charities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and to be recognized as one of only seven charities nationwide to achieve a 100 percent fundraising efficiency rating.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are honored to receive this prestigious ranking from this esteemed publication among so many other worthy charities. While we are humbled by this recognition, this would not be possible without the continued trust and generosity of our dedicated individual and corporate donors. Thank you for recognizing our commitment to assisting patients compassionately, efficiently, and compliantly.<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Oncology Fund Launched: Cancer Home Care Services Fund<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Late last year, HealthWell opened a new fund to assist with out-of-pocket costs for cancer home care services and durable medical equipment (DME). Through the fund, HealthWell will provide a one-time, 12-month grant of up to $2,000 to help cover the costs for home health services or DME provided by a Medicare-certified provider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCancer can cause families to struggle with much more than hospital and outpatient care,\u201d commented Don Liss, MD, HealthWell Foundation Board Member. \u201cProviding grant funding for care in the home removes a barrier and allows families to keep their loved one safe and comfortable. Caregivers of people with cancer often bear the financial burden of purchasing equipment or paying for in-home services. These expenses can be overwhelming and another source of stress and anxiety. Through the fund, HealthWell will help ease this burden so families can focus on caring for their loved one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information and to determine eligibility for assistance, visit HealthWell\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/fund\/cancer-home-care-services\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Cancer Home Care Services Fund<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Patient Assistance Programs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 contained several provisions to lower out-of-pocket drug costs for people with Medicare. Understanding that policy changes like the IRA can be complicated for everyone, HealthWell sought to bring a bit of clarity to patients, providers, and other key stakeholders. Throughout 2024, we:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Published a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IRA-Blog-Package-FINAL.pdf\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">series of IRA articles<\/a> on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/realworldhealthcare\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><em>Real World Health Care<\/em><\/a> blog.<\/li>\n<li>Launched a social media campaign on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HealthWellFoundation\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/healthwell-foundation\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/healthwellfoundation\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Instagram<\/a> to help patients understand how the IRA will affect their grant.<\/li>\n<li>Participated in IRA panel discussions at the 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Healthcare Advocate Summit<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asembiasummit.com\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Asembia<\/a> Specialty Pharmacy Summit (AXS24). We will return to the stage at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asembiasummit.com\/event\/4b70db38-f001-413b-bf02-509df534759f\/summary?_gl=1*jeovsv*_ga*NDUyOTU5ODIzLjE3MzY3ODIyMjA.*_ga_0PN0845W65*MTczNjc4MjIyMC4xLjAuMTczNjc4MjIyNS41NS4wLjA.\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">AXS25<\/a> to deliver a follow up presentation in the spring.<\/li>\n<li>Added links to Medicare and IRA-related information sources on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/resources\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Resources page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HealthWell continues to make ourselves available to patients with questions about their Medicare drug plan options. We\u2019re just an email away at <a href=\"mailto:grants@healthwellfoundation.org\">grants@healthwellfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Making Connections<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HealthWell finished 2024 with a busy schedule of health care conferences \u2013 10 in the final quarter of the year. We attend conferences to spread the word about HealthWell\u2019s services to patient advocacy and support organizations, health care providers, and pharmacies. Conferences also bolster our fundraising\/development efforts and help us create targeted programs to meet patients\u2019 needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two highlights of our end-of-year conference participation included The Liver Meeting and the American College of Gastroenterology, where we introduced HealthWell to new prescribing physicians and pharmacies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are off to a busy start of conference activities in 2025 and look forward to making new connections with key stakeholders throughout the year. To see where we\u2019ll be next, visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/about\/conferences\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conferences Schedule<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If you\u2019re attending any of these events, we invite you to stop by and see us!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Know Us Before You Need Us \u2013 Spread the Word<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic or life-altering illness can be devastating. Compounding that news with the cost of critical, potentially lifesaving, medications and treatments, can be overwhelming and another source of stress and anxiety. At HealthWell, we want to ease the financial burden for underinsured patients so they can focus on their treatments, not how to pay for them.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Helping us spread the word is an important, and highly valued, contribution to the HealthWell Foundation. When you share the news about HealthWell, you\u2019re providing hope to patients who otherwise may forgo necessary medical treatments simply because they can\u2019t afford them. Please help us spread the word about our program so millions more underinsured Americans will know us before they need us. Connecting with us through our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HealthWellFoundation\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">social communities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a great way to increase awareness of our lifesaving work. Here\u2019s how you can help us make a difference in the life of a patient in need today!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create a Facebook <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HealthWellFoundation\/fundraisers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">fundraiser<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to commemorate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spread the word about the important work we do by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/about\/from-those-we-serve\/#share-your-story\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sharing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> your HealthWell story.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help Us Help Those Who Have Nowhere Else to Turn\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Donate-Page.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14539 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Donate-Page-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Donate-Page-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Donate-Page.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HealthWell thanks all our individual and corporate donors for their generosity last year. Your continued support allowed us to assist more than 291,000* underinsured patients, helping them to access critical, potentially lifesaving medications. (<em>*Unaudited.<\/em>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every year, the need for our services continues to grow. While we are honored to have assisted so many patients in need, there are tens of thousands of patients who will forgo taking their medications, or sacrifice paying for daily necessities like food and utilities, simply because their health insurance is not enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In 2025, we want to help even more patients in need. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.healthwellfoundation.org\/forms\/donate\">donation<\/a> of any amount will allow us to say \u201cYes, we can help you,\u201d to thousands of patients who reach out to us for assistance. Please consider changing the life of a patient in need today through your tax-deductible <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.healthwellfoundation.org\/forms\/donate\">donation<\/a> to the HealthWell Foundation. Your gift will help us ensure that no patient goes without critical medical treatments simply because they can\u2019t afford them.<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider Supporting HealthWell by Becoming a Monthly Donor!<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Donate-Amount-Section.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14535 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Donate-Amount-Section-268x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Donate-Amount-Section-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Donate-Amount-Section.png 436w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/a>Our monthly donors provide the HealthWell Foundation sustainable funding all year round, which helps us focus on what matters most \u2013 providing support to individuals facing financial hardship in accessing critical medical treatments. 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