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HealthWell Foundation Hosts Key Panels at 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit

The HealthWell Foundation®, a respected non-profit organization dedicated to aiding underinsured Americans, is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming 2025 Healthcare Advocate Summit from September 2 to 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event is poised to bring together one of the largest congregations of healthcare professionals and advocates, geared towards prioritizing patient needs across various discussions and workshops.

The Summit will feature four significant panel discussions moderated by HealthWell Foundation, each tackling pressing issues within the healthcare landscape. These discussions aim to highlight patient challenges, advocate for effective solutions, and foster collaborative approaches among stakeholders. Below, we delve into the details of each session, shedding light on their importance for the healthcare community:

1. Behavioral Health Services: Patient Challenges in Accessing and Affording Care

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
This session will address the formidable barriers faced by individuals living with behavioral health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. Panelists will explore the stigma surrounding mental health, the intricacies of accessing care, and the critical importance of affordability. Participants will receive valuable resources on how to navigate these challenges and ensure consistent access to behavioral health treatments—essential for patient recovery and well-being.

2. How to Compliantly Work with Charitable Patient Assistance Programs (CPAPs)

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. (Live stream)
Navigating the healthcare system can be complex, especially for those dealing with chronic conditions. This panel will open discussions on the functional aspects of charitable patient assistance programs, providing insights into their critical role in facilitating medical treatment access. Attendees will learn the best practices for compliance, efficiently enrolling patients in CPAPs, and leveraging available resources to improve health outcomes.

3. Addressing the Clinical Diagnosis of Financial Toxicity

Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (Live stream)
With the rising cost of healthcare, financial toxicity has emerged as a pressing issue complicating patient care. This discussion will focus on identifying resources and strategic solutions to mitigate its impact on patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The aim is to equip stakeholders with the tools necessary to improve the overall health ecosystem and support patients facing financial distress due to medical expenses.

4. Caregivers: Balancing Patient Care with Self-Care

Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025, 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Caregivers often prioritize their loved ones' health over their own, leading to potential burnout and emotional distress. This session seeks to shed light on the necessity for caregivers to maintain their well-being while providing care. Panelists will share effective strategies for self-care, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical health for caregivers in sustaining their caregiving roles.

Michael Heimall, CEO and President of the HealthWell Foundation, stated, “We are proud to support the Healthcare Advocate Summit, engaging in discussions that directly impact both patients and advocates in the healthcare space. With over 1,000 attendees expected, our goal is to bridge critical gaps in patient care and collaboratively address the solid barriers patients encounter.”

The HealthWell Foundation will also host a networking lounge and exhibit booth (#203) at the Summit, inviting attendees to connect with their team for insights on how the Foundation can facilitate patient support through its robust programs.

For further details about the Healthcare Advocate Summit, consider visiting Healthcare Advocate Summit Website. You can find more information about HealthWell Foundation’s initiatives and their extensive disease fund portfolio at HealthWell Foundation Website.

About the HealthWell Foundation

As a nationally recognized organization established in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has tirelessly supported over 1.1 million underinsured patients across more than 90 disease areas. The Foundation has provided upwards of $4.8 billion in financial assistance since its inception, demonstrating its commitment to ensuring that patients can access critical medical treatments that would otherwise remain unaffordable. Notably, HealthWell was mentioned in Forbes' 2024 list of America's Top 100 Charities, recognized for its operational efficiency.

For inquiries, please contact Ginny Dunn at 240-632-5309 or via email at [email protected].