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AcariaHealth, a leader in specialty pharmacy solutions and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC), is taking center stage at the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit (Sept. 2–5) in Las Vegas with a first-of-its-kind "Reimagine Access" Hackathon and two can't-miss expert sessions.
Reimagine Access: A Hackathon for Healthcare Advocates
Tuesday, Sept. 2 | 1:00–3:30 PM PT | Florentine 1–11
This dynamic, hands-on session brings together healthcare advocates, providers, and pharmacy professionals for fast-paced, themed breakout discussions focused on real-world access challenges:
Breaking Bio – Biosimilars & Continuity of Care
No Place Like Home – Reimagining Home Infusion
Coverage Unlocked – Medicare/Medicaid Access
The Access Avengers – SP + Advocate Partnerships
Pharmaformers – Transforming Specialty Pharmacy
Guided by AcariaHealth Regional Sales Directors, each table invites participants to brainstorm actionable solutions they can take back to their organizations.
Expert Panel: Biosimilars & Market Disruption
Thursday, Sept. 4 | 1:30–2:20 PM PT
Join AcariaHealth leaders as they break down biosimilar trends, payer mandates, and how to prevent care disruption. Featuring a new video spotlighting our Provider Experience Managers (PEMs) and their impact on provider-pharmacy collaboration.
Panelists:
Alysha Robinson, PharmD, CSP – Director, Specialty Pharmacy Program Management
Kathleen Stenberg, PharmD, CSP – Lead Specialty Pharmacist, Operational Excellence
Robin Waida – Director, Physician Sales
Gil Rosas, BSN – Account Executive
Can't attend? Register for our October Biosimilars Webinar.
Roundtable: M3P Unpacked – Your Final Questions, Clarified
Friday, Sept. 5 | 8:30–9:30 AM PT | Pompeian 1–11
Speaker: Sheri Wallace - Account Executive
Wrap up the Summit with this interactive discussion on the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P) and its implications for patients and advocates. No slides—just your questions answered.
Advancing Access, Together
"At AcariaHealth, we believe access to care should be as seamless as the care itself," said Jessica Ciccolella-Kahl, CEO of AcariaHealth. "We're proud to lead these conversations and help drive lasting solutions."
From biosimilar transitions to breakthrough collaborations, AcariaHealth is committed to reshaping specialty pharmacy through innovation, advocacy, and compassion.
Heading to the Healthcare Advocate Summit? Stop by our sessions, meet the team, and follow us on LinkedIn for live updates.
About AcariaHealth
AcariaHealth is a national specialty pharmacy dedicated to supporting patients with complex conditions through personalized care and clinical expertise. As a Centene company, AcariaHealth leverages the strength of the largest Medicaid managed care organization to deliver transformative outcomes across the country.
Learn more: AcariaHealth.com
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GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/
The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit charitable organization that provides financial assistance for underinsured Americans, is pleased to announce panel presentations at the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit to be held September 2 – 5, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
During the three-day event, HealthWell will moderate four panel discussions as part of a comprehensive agenda featuring health care industry professionals, and advocates whose goals are to put patients' needs first. Individual session details are provided below, and the full summit agenda can be viewed by visiting: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com/agenda
Behavioral Health Services – Patient Challenges in Accessing and Affording Care: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
During the session, panelists will provide background on individuals living with behavioral health issues, such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia, who often face significant challenges in finding appropriate services and providers. Access and affordability are critical factors in this struggle. Many patients even avoid seeking treatment due to the stigma surrounding their conditions. Identifying unmet behavioral health needs for both patients and caregivers is crucial to breaking down barriers to care. In this discussion, panelists will share valuable resources to help patients access and maintain prescribed behavioral health treatments.
How to Compliantly Work with Charitable Patient Assistance Programs (CPAPs): Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. (Live stream)
Navigating the complexities of a chronic or life-altering illness can be challenging for patients, families, advocates, providers, and anyone involved in their health care journey. Charitable patient assistance programs (CPAPs) play a vital role in helping patients access and maintain life-changing, potentially lifesaving, medical treatments. Working compliantly with CPAPs is a critical step in ensuring patients have access to financial, educational, and supportive resources. During this session, CPAP representatives will share available resources, best practices for navigating and enrolling in their programs compliantly, and insights on how CPAPs work together to assist patients in achieving better health outcomes.
Addressing the Clinical Diagnosis of Financial Toxicity – A Deep Dive into Solution-Based Resources to Mitigate the Impact on Patients and the Health Care Community: Thursday, September 4, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (Live stream)
For many patients living with a chronic or life-altering illness, the cost of accessing and staying on prescribed medical treatments can be overwhelming. Financial toxicity is a growing concern affecting patients, providers, family members, caregivers, and advocates. During this session, panelists will confront these challenges and provide solution-based resources to guide anyone involved in the patient's journey.
Caregivers – Balancing Patient Care with Self-Care: Thursday, September 4, 2025 – 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Providing caregiving services to a family member, friend, or loved one can significantly impact the caregiver. Often, caregivers prioritize the needs of the patient over their own, leading to burnout and adversely affecting their financial, mental, and physical well-being. During this discussion, panelists will explore best practices and resources to support caregivers in maintaining their own health and well-being.
"We are proud to once again support the Healthcare Advocate Summit and take part in meaningful and timely discussions that directly impact the advocates and stakeholders who work tirelessly to support patients throughout their health care journeys," said Michael Heimall, CEO & President at the HealthWell Foundation. "With more than 1,000 attendees expected, a key priority is identifying collaborative solutions to bridge critical gaps in patient care. Through our panel discussions, we aim to engage our audiences in understanding the obstacles and challenges patients face and explore actionable ways we can work together to help reduce financial barriers. If you are attending the Summit, we hope you will visit our sponsored two-day networking lounge and exhibit booth #203 to meet the HealthWell team and learn how we can work together to assist patients through their health care journey."
To learn more about the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit, visit: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com. To learn more about HealthWell programs and our robust disease fund portfolio, visit our website at HealthWellFoundation.org.
About the HealthWell Foundation
A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003 and a resource to the White House Cancer Moonshot Initiative, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 90 disease areas for more than 1.1 million underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $4.8 billion in financial support through more than 1.8 million grants to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly; HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 24th on the 2024 Forbes list of America's Top 100 Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.
GERMANTOWN, Md., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/
The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit charitable organization that provides financial assistance for underinsured Americans, will serve as presenting sponsor for the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit to be held September 2 – 5, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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 – united in their commitment to breaking down barriers to care. If you're involved in any part of the patient health care journey, this is a must-attend event.
HealthWell is also proud to sponsor the two-day networking lounge and to exhibit during the Summit. To view the preliminary agenda and learn more about the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit and why you should join this passionate group of health care professionals, visit: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com/.
"As we gear up for our fifth annual Summit, we're proud to again partner with the HealthWell Foundation," said Elizabeth Johnson and Melissa Paige, Co-CEOs of the Healthcare Advocate Summit. "HealthWell's commitment to ensuring underinsured patients don't forgo essential care due to cost—is a driving force for the advocacy community. Together, we're focused on closing gaps in care access and building strategies that ensure patients get the treatment they need."
"We're proud to support the Healthcare Advocate Summit for the fifth consecutive year," said Michael S. Heimall, FACHE, President & CEO of the HealthWell Foundation. "This event brings together patient advocates from across the health care landscape to share ideas, learn from one another, and push best practices forward."
To learn more about the 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit, visit: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com/. To learn more about HealthWell programs and our robust disease fund portfolio, visit our website at HealthWellFoundation.org.
About the HealthWell Foundation
A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003 and a resource to the White House Cancer Moonshot Initiative, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 90 disease areas for more than 1.1 million underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $4.8 billion in financial support through more than 1.8 million grants to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly; HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 24th on the 2024 Forbes list of America's Top 100 Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.
GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/
The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit charitable organization that provides financial assistance for underinsured Americans, is honored to announce that it will exhibit and present at the 2024 Healthcare Advocate Summit to be held in Las Vegas, NV, September 3-6, 2024.
During the three-day event, HealthWell will participate in several panel sessions as part of a comprehensive agenda featuring advocates and community professionals whose goals are to put patient needs above all else. Individual session details are provided below and the full summit agenda can be viewed by visiting: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com/agenda.
Cancer Moonshot: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Alan Klein, Chief Development Officer, HealthWell Foundation (moderator)
Kim Czubaruk, Associate Vice President of Policy, CancerCare
Carla Tardif, Chief Executive Officer, Family Reach
During the session, panelists will provide background on The White House Cancer Moonshot and its goal to "end cancer as we know it." This timely discussion will address ways that Foundations and Industry have worked with government to meet the goals of the Moonshot and what more can be done by working together. The panel will provide valuable insights on types of assistance and resources that advocates and organizations can provide to further assist cancer patients in their health care journey. The session's objective is to identify deficiencies in providing cancer patients with access to proper care and resources and what changes could be made to positively address them.
Inflation Reduction Act: What Does It Really Mean for You and Your Patients: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Fran Castellow, President, Operations, Patient Advocate Foundation (moderator)
Charles Collins, President, Healthcare Stakeholder Solutions, LLC
Alan Klein, Chief Development Officer, HealthWell Foundation
Fred Larbi, Chief Operations Officer, HealthWell Foundation
Melissa Paige, Co-CEO, Healthcare Advocate Summit
The Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in August 2022, provides Medicare beneficiaries with lower prescription drug costs and reduces overall drug spending by the federal government. One of the largest positive impacts for a Medicare beneficiary is the drastic change in the Medicare Part D benefit redesign for 2025, which caps patient out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000. In addition, the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) will be made available as a new payment option to Medicare Part D beneficiaries enabling them to spread their out-of-pocket drug costs across the year. This multi-stakeholder panel will take a deeper dive into the nuances of the Medicare Part D 2025 benefit redesign and the MPPP and discuss how these changes will impact your patient population.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Thursday, September 5, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Alan Klein, Chief Development Officer, HealthWell Foundation (moderator)
Fran Castellow, President, Operations, Patient Advocate Foundation
Fred Larbi, Chief Operations Officer, HealthWell Foundation
Elizabeth Johnson, Co-CEO, Healthcare Advocate Summit
Christina M. Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, Founder and CEO, The Public Health Pharmacist
Equal access for all stakeholders to assets within the United States health care and medical treatment system, as well as to clinical trials research resources, is uneven at best. This interactive discussion is designed to identify gaps, brainstorm solutions, and share best practices to help communities serving these constituents.
HealthWell is also proud to sponsor the two-day networking lounge and to exhibit during the Summit.
"We are excited to once again show our support for the Healthcare Advocate Summit and to participate in timely discussions that greatly impact advocates and stakeholders who work tirelessly with patients through their health care journey," said Alan Klein, Chief Development Officer, HealthWell Foundation. "Identifying ways that we can come together as a community to bridge gaps in the patient care continuum is a number one priority for the more than 1,000 expected attendees at the summit. Through the panel discussions, we hope to engage the audience and determine what obstacles these patients endure and how we synergistically can remove those obstacles, so patients have access to equitable care."
To learn more about HealthWell programs and our robust disease fund portfolio, visit our website at HealthWellFoundation.org. Visit the Conference section of our website to learn about future industry and disease-specific venues where you can connect with the HealthWell team.
About the HealthWell Foundation
A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003 and a resource to the White House Cancer Moonshot, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 90 disease areas for more than 930,000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $4 billion in financial support through more than 1.5 million grants to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly; HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 23rd on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Top 100 Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.
The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit charitable organization that provides financial assistance for underinsured Americans, is honored to announce that it has partnered with the Healthcare Advocate Summit team as a presenting sponsor of the fourth annual Summit to be held in Las Vegas, NV, September 3-6, 2024.
This three-day event includes HealthWell-moderated panel sessions, as part of a comprehensive agenda featuring advocates and community professionals whose goals are to put patient needs above all else. The Summit brings together stakeholders within the medication access, physician, pharmacy, navigation, foundation, and reimbursement space committed to mitigating the challenges patients face in accessing proper medical care. This is a must attend event for anyone involved in the patient health care journey.
HealthWell is also proud to sponsor the two-day networking lounge and to exhibit during the Summit. To view the preliminary agenda and learn more about the 2024 Healthcare Advocate Summit and why you should join the over 1,000 expected registered attendees, visit: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com/.
"As we prepare for our fourth annual Summit, we are honored to once again have the support and partnership of the HealthWell Foundation," said Elizabeth Johnson and Melissa Paige, Co-CEO's, Healthcare Advocate Summit. "HealthWell's vision to ensure that no patient goes without critical medical care simply because they can't afford it is an inspiration to the advocacy community. By strengthening our collective resources, we will be able to identify deficiencies in accessing proper medical treatments and implement strategies to improve access across the patient continuum of care."
"We are proud and honored to demonstrate our support for the Healthcare Advocate Summit for the fourth consecutive year," said Alan Klein, Chief Development Officer, HealthWell Foundation. "With its comprehensive agenda and networking opportunities, the Healthcare Advocate Summit provides a fabulous platform for best practice sharing, brainstorming, and continuing education for patient advocates across the health care spectrum."
To learn more about HealthWell programs and our robust disease fund portfolio, visit our website at HealthWellFoundation.org. Visit the Conference section of our website to learn about future industry and disease-specific venues where you can connect with the HealthWell team.
About the HealthWell Foundation
A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003 and a resource to the White House Cancer Moonshot, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 90 disease areas for more than 930,000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $4 billion in financial support through more than 1.5 million grants to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly; HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 23rd on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Top 100 Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.
The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, is honored to announce that it has partnered with the Healthcare Advocate Summit team as a presenting sponsor of the third annual Summit to be held in New Orleans, LA, September 6 – 8, 2023.
This three-day event includes a full-day seminar hosted by HealthWell, and other similarly mission-focused organizations, devoted specifically to interested and existing corporate manufacturer donors in the charitable patient assistance program (CPAP) space. The seminar will provide a complete overview as well as in-depth detail toward assisting patients with their medication copays, insurance premiums, and other ancillary costs through independent foundational support. All sessions will be both in-person and live-streamed, with the ability to submit questions anonymously prior to the seminar and ask questions in person and via the live-stream throughout the day.
In addition, HealthWell will also sponsor the two-day networking lounge and exhibit during the Summit.
"We are thrilled to once again be working with the HealthWell Foundation for this year's Healthcare Advocate Summit," said Elizabeth Johnson and Melissa Paige, Co-CEO's, Healthcare Advocate Summit. "As the Summit continues to grow annually, we are honored to have the support, collaboration, and vision of the HealthWell team to bring together like-minded communities who put patient needs above all else. HealthWell's longstanding commitment to mitigate the challenges patients face in accessing proper medical care has a tremendous impact on not only the patient, but the patient advocate community as well. We applaud HealthWell for their tireless efforts to ensure that no patient goes without critical medical care and look forward to working with the team as we continue to identify new ways to make the patient journey less cumbersome."
"We are excited to increase our partnership with the Healthcare Advocate Summit team for our third consecutive year for this must-attend event," said Krista Zodet, President and CEO, HealthWell Foundation. "Collaborative efforts to create programming to share best practices with corporate donors and all other patient advocate stakeholders will be truly worthwhile. Ensuring that Foundations such as HealthWell and the rest of the community compliantly interact with the best interests of patients in mind will be the gold standard to which this Summit continues to aspire."
To view the preliminary seminar outline and learn more about the Healthcare Advocate Summit and why you should join the over 500 expected registered attendees, visit: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com. To learn more about HealthWell programs and our robust disease fund portfolio, visit our website at HealthWellFoundation.org. Visit the new Conference section of our website to learn about future industry and disease-specific venues where you can connect with the HealthWell team.
A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 85 disease areas for more than 822,000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $3.3 billion in financial support through more than 1.3 million grants to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly; HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 34th on the 2022 Forbes list of The 100 Largest U.S. Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.
GERMANTOWN, Md., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/
HealthWell has partnered with the Healthcare Advocate Summit team to sponsor the 2023 Summit, an annual event that HealthWell believes to be the premier patient and patient advocate event in the space, which includes an entire day devoted to the corporate donor community.
"Patients are, and have always been, our number one priority at HealthWell," said Krista Zodet, President and CEO, HealthWell Foundation. "In an effort to reach as many patients as possible, we are mission-focused to ensure they have access to the medications and services they need to manage their chronic or life-altering illnesses. Partnering with organizations who share in our mission to assist patients in need is a critical component. That's why we are excited to announce that we have partnered with the Healthcare Advocate Summit team for this must-attend event and are proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of the 2023 Summit to be held in New Orleans, LA, September 6-8, 2023. We look forward to working with the team and to sharing additional information about the summit in future communications."
To learn more about the Healthcare Advocate Summit and why you should attend, visit: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com/about. To learn more about HealthWell programs and our robust disease fund portfolio, visit our website at HealthWellFoundation.org.
About the HealthWell Foundation
A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 85 disease areas for more than 822,000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $3.3 billion in financial support through more than 1.3 million grants to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly; HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 34th on the 2022 Forbes list of The 100 Largest U.S. Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.
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CULLMAN, Ala., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/
Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) Jeff Byars, founder of Sun Back Moon, LLC – Private Patient Advocacy & Healthcare Solutions in Cullman, Alabama, was named 2022 Independent Advocate of the Year recently by the Healthcare Advocate Summit, the premier event created by advocates for advocates - for anyone involved in medication patient access, navigation, and reimbursement.
Advocates of the Year were named in four categories, with Byars winning the Independent Advocate of the Year, the first award of its kind by the Healthcare Advocate Summit. The awards were presented in New Orleans in September, where more than 300 advocates across a wide spectrum of healthcare specializations gathered for the event.
Jeff W. Byars, NREMT, BCPA presented the “Independent Advocate of the Year” award at the 2022 Healthcare Advocate Summit by Melissa Paige and Elizabeth Johnson, both patient advocates and founders of the Healthcare Advocate Summit.
BCPAs are patient advocates, credentialed by the Patient Advocate Certification Board, who help patients and their families navigate the healthcare system. They act as supporters and guides, aiding in activities such as communicating with doctors, dealing with insurance companies, scheduling appointments and even finding legal resources.
Byars, one of the first two BCPAs in Alabama, obtained his certification in 2018 and founded the private patient advocacy organization Sun Back Moon, LLC in 2020 after years of trying to navigate the healthcare system when his daughter, Claire, was in cancer treatment.
"My entire career had been spent in healthcare as both an Emergency Medical Technician and in reimbursement. I had literally worked in ditches with patients and in the executive offices of healthcare administrators. I thought I was set to navigate the healthcare system with ease." Said Byars. "When a tumor was discovered in my 7-month-old daughter, I quickly learned how difficult it is to navigate the system. If it was difficult for me with my background, it must be near impossible for someone with no experience with the system. This led me to patient advocacy, where I can use my life experiences to assist others navigate the difficulties of healthcare."
Jeff Byars
Byars said he was humbled to be named 2022 Independent Advocate of the Year. "There are more than 1,000 BCPAs, and countless advocates who are not certified, in the United States and Canada," he said. "There are just eight BCPAs in Alabama, as patient advocacy is a relatively new profession. BCPA certification only began in 2018. I sat for the very first issuance of the certification exam. There are many more independent advocates out west and in the Northeast, so winning this award and being in the Southeast is an honor."
According to The Healthcare Advocate Summit: "The Advocate of the Year is an awards initiative that recognizes the contributions being made across the field by rising stars and emerging leaders working as Healthcare Advocates."
Find out more about the Healthcare Advocate Summit at www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com.
To learn about Sun Back Moon, LLC and its services, visit www.sunbackmoon.com.
HealthWell is Proud to Sponsor, Exhibit, and Host Panel at Summit
GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/
The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, is honored to announce its attendance and participation at the second annual Healthcare Advocate Summit to be held September 7-9, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
During the Summit, the HealthWell Foundation will take main stage with Elizabeth Johnson, Co-CEO, Healthcare Advocate Summit and Dr. Shannon Carpenter, The Bone Health Clinic, to participate in the panel: Foundation Assistance - Help Us Fill in the Gaps. How Can We Work Together So No Patient Goes without the Assistance They Need? to be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. Central Daylight Time. During this interactive discussion, session attendees will participate in a direct discussion with panelists to identify additional underserved areas of patient financial need and to bolster collaboration between all parties involved in patient assistance.
In addition, HealthWell is proud to sponsor the two-day networking lounge and to exhibit September 8-9, 2022. If you will be attending, we hope you'll take a few minutes to stop by booth #403 to meet members of the HealthWell team and to learn about our programs and services and how we can work together to assist more patients in need.
"We are delighted to have the support of and continued partnership with the HealthWell Foundation for the Healthcare Advocate Summit," said Elizabeth Johnson and Melissa Paige, Co-CEO's, Healthcare Advocate Summit. "HealthWell's commitment to this event is a strong testimony to both patients and healthcare workers that continually put patients' access to treatment and medications at the forefront. We look forward to future collaboration and to conquering challenges patients face during their healthcare journey."
"We are excited to have the opportunity to sponsor and exhibit at the second annual Healthcare Advocate Summit," commented HealthWell Foundation's Chief Development Officer, Alan Klein. "As participants of last year's inaugural event, we were honored to brainstorm and collaborate with the hundreds of passionate frontline advocates to help patients access the resources they need to achieve better health outcomes. We plan to continue that initiative at this year's Summit, while also informing the community about our programs."
To learn more about the Healthcare Advocate Summit, visit: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com. To learn more about HealthWell programs and our robust disease fund portfolio, visit our website at HealthWellFoundation.org.
About the HealthWell Foundation
A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 85 disease areas for more than 727,000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $2.7 billion in financial support through more than 1.1 million grants to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly; HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 27th on the 2021 Forbes list of The 100 Largest U.S. Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit www.HealthWellFoundation.org.
We are very excited to announce the Healthcare Advocate Summit 2022 will be held September 7-9, 2022 in New Orleans!
This conference is your opportunity to meet, network, and collaborate with other Advocates, Non-profit Foundations, Field Reimbursement Managers, Key Account Managers, Industry Leaders, Technology Solutions, Specialty Pharmacy Representatives, Physician Practices, and Healthcare Facilities.
Medication Access Coordinator
Medication Assistance Coordinator
Pre-Authorization Coordinator
Patient Services Coordinator
Biologics Coordinator
Clinical Coordinator
Infusion Authorization Coordinator
Financial Coordinator/Navigator
Independent Patient Advocate
Billing Specialist/Coder
Nurse Navigator
Revenue Cycle
Social Worker
Foundations/Non-Profits
Area Reimbursement Manager
Field Reimbursement
Specialty Pharmacy
Technology Solutions
Pharmaceutical Industry
Insurance Payers
Manufacturers
GALVESTON, TEXAS (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2021
The 2021 Healthcare Advocate Summit, presented by the National Association of Medication Access & Patient Advocacy (NAMAPA), announced today its inaugural summit is taking place on September 8-10, 2021. The three-day summit will be held at the Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort, Galveston Island, Texas. “Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our guests and feedback from the advocate community, we postponed the event from May to September”, said NAMAPA executive director Eric Hoffend.
The Healthcare Advocate Summit was created by Advocates, for Advocates and is the premier event for anyone involved in patient access, navigation, and reimbursement. The event anticipates drawing over 300 advocates and healthcare leaders attending, along with over 100 leading industry experts.
Healthcare advocates working on behalf of the patient may not be aware of all the resources available or may not be trained on how to effectively navigate the complex healthcare landscape. This lack of actionable knowledge can negate or delay treatment, and can severely impact patient care. The goal is to educate healthcare advocates on the available pathways to resources, solutions to barriers that streamline the patient journey, that all can be leveraged to dramatically improve patient care.
About the Summit
The Healthcare Advocate Summit provides networking opportunities, engaging exhibits, educational panel discussion and presentations across topics to include; how best to ensure correct authorization, procurement, and reimbursement, how to leverage manufacturer resources, work with specialty pharmacies, supplement technology solutions, navigating share of care for VA patients, the impasse of pharmacy benefits vs. medical benefits, and patient assistance best practices for optimized enrollment and renewal.
Day 1 is Education Day and will convene with Advisory Boards, Executive Meetings, Educational Workshops, and Training with Continuing Education Credits.
Day 2-3 are Conference Days with LIVE HIVE Informative Sessions, Innovation Zone Talks, and Collaborative Exhibit Hall.
The Healthcare Advocate Summit was created to fulfill an unmet need within the industry, a focus on educating the people actually doing the work, and a place for those healthcare advocates to join together and amplify their voice and passion for the patient.
About the Presenting Sponsor
The National Association of Medication Access & Patient Advocacy is a growing non-profit (501c3) organization of like-minded healthcare professionals who passionately work to empower other healthcare advocates by providing a collaborative community focused on resources to navigate medication access and support. The president of NAMAPA, Elizabeth Johnson LPN, CPC, PACS stated, “We are excited to partner with the Healthcare Advocate Summit as it aligns perfectly with our goals and mission: By Advocates, For Advocates.” NAMAPA leadership will be present during the Summit to engage and network with advocates and industry leaders.
The Healthcare Advocate Summit is hosted by Paige Consulting, LLC, a healthcare consulting and solutions provider with extensive experience in growing access programs across the therapeutic spectrum to include Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology, Immunology, Dermatology, and Neurology.
LAS VEGAS, NV (PRWEB) JANUARY 05, 2020
Paige Consulting, LLC, a healthcare consulting and solutions provider, is hosting the 2020 Healthcare Advocate Summit. The two-day inaugural summit is taking place in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Resort on April 6-7, 2020. The 2020 Healthcare Advocate Summit aims to be the premier event for anyone involved in patient access, navigation, and reimbursement. The event anticipates drawing over 300 advocates and healthcare leaders attending, along with over 100 leading industry experts. The goal is to educate healthcare advocates on the available pathways to resources and solutions to barriers that can be leveraged to dramatically improve patient care.
Many healthcare advocates working on behalf of the patient, to include; Medication Assistance Coordinator, Financial Coordinator, Biologics Coordinator, Pre-Authorization Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, Billing Specialist, Revenue Cycle, Social Worker, and Nurse Navigators are not aware of all the available resources and are not trained on how to effectively navigate the complex healthcare landscape. This lack of knowledge can negate treatment or delay treatment, and can severely impact patient care.
The 2020 Healthcare Advocate Summit provides networking opportunities, engaging exhibits, and more than 20 educational panel discussion and presentations across topics to include; how best to ensure correct authorization, procurement, and reimbursement, how to leverage manufacturer resources, work with the specialty pharmacy, supplement technology solutions, how to navigate share of care for VA patients, the impasse of pharmacy benefits vs. medical benefits, and patient assistance best practices for optimized enrollment and renewal.
About the Host
Melissa Paige, Founder and CEO of Paige Consulting, LLC has extensive experience with access programs across the spectrum to include Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology and Neurology. The Healthcare Advocate Summit is for advocates by advocates. Melissa said, “There is nothing like this offered by the usual conference event companies.” The Healthcare Advocate Summit was created to fulfill an unmet need within the industry. After attending multiple conferences over the years, the host identified something missing, a focus on educating the people actually doing the work and a place for those healthcare advocates to join together and amplify their voice and passion for the patient.
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