{"id":15062,"date":"2025-07-22T08:16:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/?post_type=newsletter&p=15062"},"modified":"2025-07-22T08:16:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:16:42","slug":"putting-patients-first-in-all-we-do","status":"publish","type":"newsletter","link":"https:\/\/www.healthwellfoundation.org\/es\/newsletter\/putting-patients-first-in-all-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Putting Patients First in All We Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The first two quarters of 2025 flew by for the corporate and contact center teams. Since the beginning of the year, we\u2019ve been busy attending dozens of conferences across the nation to spread the word about our programs. We also forged new alliances with organizations who share our passion to help those in need and continued to provide outstanding customer service to the thousands of individuals who reached out to us every month for assistance.<\/p>\n

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Michael Heimall, President & CEO and Abby Pevey, Senior Manager, Individual Giving and Development<\/p><\/div>\n

In June, we found an afternoon to step away for a while to celebrate at our annual picnic. During the event, our Development & Individual Giving Team hosted the Pies for PEDS fundraiser which raised over $2,850.00 in support of our Pediatric Assistance Fund. Team members voted for the senior manager they most wanted to be pied and the senior manager who earned the most donations got a tasty treat. Guess<\/em> who raised the most donations?<\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you to our dedicated teams for a fun filled afternoon and for your donations so we can assist even more pediatric patients in need! There are lots of updates to share, so I hope you\u2019ll stay tuned.<\/p>\n

Uncertainty During a New Era of Health Care \u2013 Our Work Continues to Provide Hope<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first half of 2025 saw significant changes to America\u2019s health care landscape and ushered in a new era of uncertainty amid cuts to federal programs that support patient care and fund critical medical research.<\/p>\n

Health care costs have long been a subject of political and public debate, and no matter which side of the debate you fall on, one thing is clear: Millions of Americans face very real hardships affording the high cost of medicine and other treatments. This is the reality HealthWell was created to address over two decades ago, and since then, we have been unwavering in our commitment to serving those who, too often, have nowhere else to turn.<\/p>\n

As long as there are patients who need our services, we will continue to carry out our mission to provide a financial safety net for underinsured Americans so they can access medical treatments they otherwise could not afford.<\/p>\n

Read on to learn how HealthWell helped one patient afford the life-changing medication she desperately needed.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving This Huge Financial Worry Taken Off My Shoulders Is Therapeutic\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It always warms our hearts to hear and read words of gratitude from the patients we assist. We recently received a heartfelt letter from Janel B., a thankful recipient of a HealthWell Ovarian Cancer-Medicare Access Fund grant.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cI recently heard from my provider that I have received a grant for my prescription for 2025. Thank you so much for this. I am in my third year of this drug, which I believe to be a lifesaver. It is also one of the most expensive drugs on the market and was certainly a financial burden, especially in that first year. Despite my stage 4 ovarian cancer diagnosis and my previous bout with breast cancer, I am doing really well! Having this huge financial worry taken off my shoulders is amazing. It is so therapeutic in itself, and I thank you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

We are so pleased we have been able to help ease Janel\u2019s financial burden so she can afford the life-changing treatment she desperately needs. If you would like to support patients like Janel, please consider a donation to HealthWell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

HealthWell to Serve as Presenting Sponsor for the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

HealthWell will be the presenting sponsor for the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit<\/a>, to be held September 2-5, 2025, in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

The three-day Summit features HealthWell-moderated panels and a focused agenda led by advocates and professionals who put patients first. The Summit brings together key players in medication access, health care navigation, pharmacy, reimbursement and others \u2013 all united in their commitment to breaking down barriers to care. If you\u2019re involved in any part of the patient health care journey, this is a must-attend event.<\/p>\n

HealthWell is also proud to sponsor the two-day networking lounge and to exhibit during the Summit. If you\u2019re attending, please stop by and visit us in booth 203. Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Easier Than Ever to Switch From Medication Copayment to Insurance Premium Assistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Did you know that eligible Medicare grant recipients can elect a one-time switch from medication copayment assistance to insurance premium assistance? Grant recipients currently enrolled in a HealthWell Medicare Access Fund who have an available grant balance can opt-in to have their remaining copayment assistance grant balance switched to insurance premium (Medicare Part B) assistance. If this is right for you, simply call 800-675-8416 to speak with a HealthWell representative or send an email to grants@HealthWellFoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check Out Our Medication\/Diagnosis Look Up Tool<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Visit our homepage at www.HealthWellFoundation.org<\/a> or one of our dedicated Patient, Provider, or Pharmacy portals to access this helpful new tool.<\/p>\n

HealthWell makes it easy to quickly determine whether a patient\u2019s specific disease and treatment are covered under one of our funds. Simply enter the diagnosis\/ICD-10 code or prescribed medication\/treatment into the designated box on our site to see whether we have a fund that covers it. If we don\u2019t, please visit our Resource List<\/a> to find other organizations that may be able to help.<\/p>\n

HealthWell Showcased Robust Oncology Fund Portfolio at Leading Oncology Meeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>HealthWell was honored to exhibit at the 2025 ASCO\u00ae Annual Meeting in Chicago earlier this summer, where we met with patients, providers, and others interested in learning more about how we help to ease the financial burden for oncology patients and their caregivers. Since 2003, HealthWell has helped over 399,000 oncology patients with over $2.4 million in financial support through more than 595,000 grants.<\/p>\n

To see where HealthWell is going next, visit our Conference schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cancer Health<\/em> Summer 2025 Edition \u2013 6th<\/sup> Annual Cancer Health<\/em> 25 Patient Advocates<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cancer Health<\/em><\/a> empowers people living with cancer to actively manage and advocate for their care and improve their overall health. The site provides accessible information about treatment and quality of life for people with cancer and their loved ones, as well as information about cancer prevention and health policy.<\/p>\n

Cancer Health<\/em> recently shined a spotlight on 25 patient advocates<\/a> for their unwavering efforts to support the cancer community. We were honored that our President & CEO, Michael S. Heimall, was one of the patient advocates recognized!<\/p>\n

Cancer Health<\/em> also interviewed<\/a> our Chief Operations Officer, Fred Larbi, about HealthWell and how we connect people with financial help.<\/p>\n

Thank you, Cancer Health<\/em>, for recognizing the importance of our work in assisting oncology patients and for helping us spread the word about our programs and services so we can help even more patients in need.<\/p>\n

Celebrating New Alliance Partners<\/strong><\/h2>\n

HealthWell works with over 80 prominent patient advocacy and national health care organizations in many mutually beneficial ways that support our common patient communities.<\/p>\n

We recently formed alliances with several new partners and invite you to visit their web sites to learn more about the work they do to make a lasting difference in patients\u2019 lives:<\/p>\n