Patient Advocate Foundation
The Patient Advocate Foundation’s scholarship program provides support to young adults under 25 diagnosed with cancer within the past five years.
National Patient Advocate Foundation is a 501(c)4 organization with headquarters in Washington DC. NPAF’s staff and volunteers work at the local, state and national level to promote access to affordable, quality health care for people with chronic, debilitating or life-threatening illnesses. NPAF provides important thought leadership in developing policies to support our mission, working with other organizations to advocate for health care policies and collaborating with community partners to advance person-centered care and an equitable health care system for all Americans.
PAF is a national 501(c)3 organization that provides direct case management services and financial assistance to patients and caregivers. These include helping people navigate the health care system, working with health care providers, payers and employers to assure that patients have access to affordable care, financial and co-pay assistance and teaching self-advocacy to patients and caregivers.
NPAF advocates for health system reforms that serve to protect patient rights, preserve access to quality care and advance person-centered care. NPAF does not provide direct patient services, but does work closely with our volunteers, advocates and partners on specific issues to assure that the patient voice is heard and that it matters.
