Patients Rising

🧠Clio's Story🦓 My name is Clio, and I am a Patient Navigator with the Patient Helpline. I had a patient who had several illnesses such as autoimmune and possible TBIs. By conducting a brief consultation, I was able to connect with her by speaking about my experience with brain surgery and needing imaging on various occasions. It is common to receive requests for financial assistance because health insurance companies have a prior authorization team that can approve or deny your medical care. Her MRI request was a necessity to confirm and diagnose her autoimmune disease due to neck/back pain. With my story, she felt reassured that she was speaking to someone who understood her plight. Also note that once a patient may have reached out to several other services that couldn’t assist them so it's helpful for them to actually reach an individual that isn’t reading from a script. Our team are not just patient care professionals, but we empathize with you about your journey for a quality of life. Sometimes we have cases where a patient needs immediate medical attention, so they’re redirected to the emergency room. However, I am more than happy to check in with the patient to ensure that they’re okay or still need assistance with something else. --------------------------------------------- By visiting the link below and making a donation today, you can play a crucial role in empowering patients to advocate for themselves, access essential care, and connect with community resources. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant impact in helping us reach more people and expand our efforts to serve the patient community effectively! 🔸https://hubs.ly/Q030VV9W0 -The Patient Helpline Team🧡 #PatientHelpline #NavigatorFeature #PatientResources #PatientHelplineFundDrive

Congratulations to Representative Buddy Carter on his selection as the Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee chair for the upcoming Congress! 🎉 Rep. Carter's journey from local pharmacist to national policymaker is truly inspiring. His new role as subcommittee chair is not just a personal achievement, but a chance to make a real difference in the lives of American patients through thoughtful health policy. Wishing you the best in your new position, Representative Carter. Your constituents and the nation will be watching with great interest and hope for positive changes in healthcare policy under your leadership! #CongressionalNews #HealthcarePolicy #BuddyCarter

🏥According to the American Journal of Public Health, in 2017 5.8 million people missed medical appointments because they did not have access to adequate transportation.🚑 🔸Once Covid came, the numbers got so large it's been difficult to measure them. BMC Public Health reported in 2022 that "groups already prone to greater social and economic disadvantage, including low-income individuals and people with chronic conditions, encounter more transportation barriers and experience greater negative health care consequences." 🔸This is in agreement with what we hear on the Patient Helpline, where more than half of the Americans reaching out to us, are asking about transportation resources. 🔸At the Patient Helpline, we are finding solutions, curating information, and connecting people with programs and how to use them. You can be a part of that by supporting our mission: Link in bio🧡✨

🎲 PBM Monopoly: Where Healthcare Meets Game Night! 🏥 Ever feel like pharmacy benefit managers are playing a rigged game with your health? Let's break down how PBMs are basically running the world's most predatory Monopoly board: 🔸They control 80% of prescription claims (Boardwalk? More like Monopoly Avenue!) 🔸Three major players (CVS, Express Scripts, OptumRx) = Ultimate Healthcare Oligopoly 🔸Collect $200 when you pass GO... but pay $500 for your medication 🔸Bonus round: Formulary changes are like drawing a Chance card where YOU always lose. Want to change the game? Support legislation that breaks up these healthcare monopolists! #HealthcareReform #PBMTakeover #PatientRights Pro tip: In this version of Monopoly, the banker always wins - and that banker is your PBM! 💊🎲

News Alert: Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act Today, The Wall Street Journal reported on the introduction of the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley, along with Representatives Diana Harshbarger and Jake Auchincloss. Patients Rising is proud to be the first patient advocacy organization to endorse this bipartisan bill. 👉 Why it matters: Vertical integration of PBMs, health insurers, pharmacies, and health professionals has led to massive health conglomerates riddled with conflicts of interest. This bill would ban health conglomerates from owning both PBMs and pharmacies. 🗣️ What we’re saying: “Across the country, patients feel increasingly disenfranchised by the healthcare system. The culprit: a complex web of powerful health conglomerates including health insurers, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), and their affiliated pharmacies,” said MacKay Jimeson, Executive Director of Patients Rising. “Patients Rising applauds Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley, along with Representatives Diana Harshbarger and Jake Auchincloss for putting forward bi-partisan legislation to put patients before monopolies. It is critical we crack down on health conglomerate conflicts of interest and encourage businesses to operate in the interest of patients' long-term health and wellbeing.” 📄 → Read the full press release here: 🔸https://hubs.ly/Q02_wwbN0 #PBMs #PatientsBeforeMonopolies #PBMReform #LegislativeUpdates

Across the country, patients feel increasingly disenfranchised by the healthcare system. The culprit: a complex web of powerful health conglomerates including health insurers, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), and their affiliated pharmacies. Patients Rising applauds Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley, along with Representatives Diana Harshbarger and Jake Auchincloss for putting forth the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act - which aims to prioritize patients over predatory and monopolistic practices. 📣Want to make your voice heard on this issue? Visit the link below to contact your Senator and urge them to support this vital piece of legislation🙌 🔸https://hubs.ly/Q02_lbnz0 #PBMs #PatientsBeforeMonopolies #PatientEmpowerment #LegislativeAdvocacy #PatientsRisingFam

State lawmakers want to establish Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDAB), but it has not been going very well in other states. These boards create chaos for the healthcare system without even lowering the price for patients. The government should not come between you and your prescriptions. But the only thing "the experts" make clear is the PDABs are Pretty Bad🚫 #PDAB #PerscriptionDrugAffordabilityBoards #WhereAreThe Patients

State lawmakers want to establish Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDAB), but it has not been going very well in other states. These boards create chaos for the healthcare system without even lowering the price for patients. The government should not come between you and your prescriptions. But the only thing "the experts" make clear is the PDABs are Pretty Bad🚫 #PDAB #PerscriptionDrugAffordabilityBoards #WhereAreThe Patients

🌟 Your Voice Matters! 🌟 Have you ever held back from seeking medical treatment because of the costs? You’re not alone. Many people face tough choices when it comes to their health and finances Some may worry that their stories and opinions won’t actually enact any true change, but we know firsthand that there is nothing more impactful or necessary than the patient voice! By sharing your experiences, you can help raise awareness about this crucial issue and inspire change. Whether it was postponing that important appointment, skipping medication, or choosing to ignore symptoms—your voice can shed light on the real impact of healthcare costs. 💬Join the conversation! Comment below or share your story with us at the link below: 🔸 https://hubs.ly/Q02-Pqnd0 Let’s create a supportive community where we can connect, learn, and advocate for affordable healthcare for everyone. Together, we can make a difference🧡✨ -The Patients Rising Team #YourHealthYourStory #HealthcareForAll #BreakTheSilence #PatientVoices #YourHealth #YourVoice #YourPower #PatientsRisingFam

I wish I had access to a resource like the Patient Helpline when I first became a patient. Back then, I struggled to find a doctor and felt lost trying to appeal insurance decisions - with no reliable source to turn to for guidance. Now, after working on the Helpline for several years, I have the privilege of offering patients the support I once needed. By donating to our campaign, you can help our navigator team continue to provide essential support and information to those who need it most! - Samantha Sauer, BCPA & Patient Helpline Director Please consider giving the gift of guidance to patients in need by donating to support our services💌 🔸https://hubs.ly/Q02-fCqy0 #GivingTuesday #PatientSupportServices #ThePatientHelpline #ProvidingResources #EducatingPatients