Part D Access

Kathy Oubre reminds us that “access delayed is care denied. For patients with cancer and serious illness, timely treatment is the difference between survival and despair.” #Oncology #PatientsOverPBMs #Medicare #PatientAccess

Dr. Ware highlights the dangers that restricting access to lifesaving medication does to patients. In order to prevent these harmful consequences for Medicare beneficiaries, we must do everything we can to protect the six protected class policy.

Dr. Worz reminds us that uninterrupted medication access is critical, especially for older adults. Breaks in treatment can be as harmful as the health crisis itself. Protecting the six protected classes means protecting stability, health, and dignity. #Medicare #PatientAccess

Ira Copperman and Glenda Daggert explain the reality: Caregivers know what works best, yet insurance hurdles often ignore their input. Policymakers must strengthen, protections like the six protected classes to support caregivers and their loved ones. #FamilyCaregiversMonth

Glenda & Ira Copperman share how consistency in transplant medications kept her healthy for decades. When insurers forced generic switches, it meant endless labs and serious risks. The six protected classes exist to prevent these dangerous disruptions. #Medicare #Caregivers

Mental health and neurology treatments are uniquely sensitive. Dr. Bera explains why forcing medication changes on people with brain conditions puts them at serious risk. The 6 protected classes give families the stability they need. #MentalHealth #EpilepsyAwareness #Medicare

Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Dr. Kenric Ware explains why uninterrupted access to medication is critical for people living with HIV. “It helps individuals maintain an undetectable viral load—meaning they cannot transmit HIV to others.” #SixProtectedClasses

The Cost of Delays in Oncology: Kathy Oubre describes cancer patients whose medications were delayed months due to PBM restrictions. In cancer care, lost time means lost survival. Protected classes must be enforced to ensure patients get treatment when they need it. #Medicare

Tomorrow is #WorldMentalHealthDay. During this time, Dr. Bera reminds us about the importance of having access to the best treatments because it may take several tries to find the right antidepressant. Once found, stability is essential. #MIAW #SixProtectedClasses

Pontchartrain Cancer Center CEO Kathy Oubre shares the story of a patient thriving on one cancer therapy until a new plan forced a switch. During #BreastCancerAwareness month, policymakers must ensure patients with cancer stay on therapies that work for them. #SixProtectedClasses