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Mastering Prior Authorization Roles: Responsibilities and Training Demands Explored

ACMA Blog

Patient Support Services: These teams within pharmaceutical manufacturers provide dedicated resources to help patients access and afford the prescribed medications. This includes operating patient assistance programs that offer copay assistance, free drug supplies, and connections to independent charitable foundations.

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Patient Support Isn’t Just About the Price of Therapy: It’s About Safety, Really Rich Data and Trust

Health Populi

When I talk about patient support programs (PSPs), I’m most often focused on supporting peoples’ access to medicines due to costs, bolstering health literacy, and addressing health citizens’ risks of drivers of health that can be obstacles to optimal health outcomes (those challenging social determinants of health).

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

She spoke out to help others on how to fight for a PET scan, how to get your patient data when denied access, and how to advocate for yourself, among other self-taught and peer-to-peer honed skills. In 2018, Stacy launched her website, began blogging, and got social media traction when HIMSS appointed her a digital influencer.