Giving Thanks in a Meaningful Way

March 2023
Patient Advocate: Jessica Johnson
Younger nurse listening to the heartbeat of an older patient

Disease/diagnosis: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

Drug(s): Eliquis

Program(s): Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation

Cost covered: $7,128

I just want you to know how much I appreciate all you did for me. Bless you.

One patient was sent to our patient advocacy team from a health system client. Our patient advocate contacted the patient to secure necessary information and documentation to enroll them in a free drug program for Eliquis. 

The patient advocate applied to the program, proving that the patient’s out-of-pocket expense for the year had already exceeded 3% of his annual income which made him eligible for the free drug program. When the patient was approved, our advocate called to notify him. The patient was so thankful that he had sent a handwritten note to the hospital sharing his appreciation for our patient advocate. 

Giving Thanks in a Meaningful Way

March 2023
Patient Advocate: Jessica Johnson
Patient Advocate: Jessica Johnson

Disease/diagnosis: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

Drug(s): Eliquis

Program(s): Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation

Cost covered: $7,128

One patient was sent to our patient advocacy team from a health system client. Our patient advocate contacted the patient to secure necessary information and documentation to enroll them in a free drug program for Eliquis. 

The patient advocate applied to the program, proving that the patient’s out-of-pocket expense for the year had already exceeded 3% of his annual income which made him eligible for the free drug program. When the patient was approved, our advocate called to notify him. The patient was so thankful that he had sent a handwritten note to the hospital sharing his appreciation for our patient advocate.