Bringing Healthcare Policy and Good Medicine Together
What's New
- Time for a Physician-Patient Relationship Preservation Act, by David Charles, M.D., Providence Journal, February 27, 2010
- "A code of conduct for health insurers," by David Charles, M.D., The Hill, November 4, 2009
- "Bureaucracy won't contain costs," by David Charles, M.D., San Diego Union-Tribune, August 13, 2009
- "Code of conduct needed for health insurers, too," by Dr. Christina Mayville, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 30, 2009
- Dr. Jack Schim speaks about patient access on KUSI-TV's "Good Morning San Diego," June 1, 2009
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Featured News
"The patient as self-advocate; when the doctor says 'yes,' but the insurer says 'no,'" by David Charles, M.D., Minnesota Health Care News, November 2008
Welcome
The Alliance for Patient Access (AfPA) is a national network of physicians whose mission is to ensure and protect patient access to approved medical treatments and therapies including prescription pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices.
Our Mission
AfPA is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care for patients. Through education on policy issues and advocacy in general, we seek to turn physicians into effective champions for their patients.
Our Goals
Our goal is to protect patient access to treatments by:
- Increasing physician awareness of global health policy issues
- Boosting the commitment, knowledge, and advocacy skills of AfPA members
- Educating policymakers concerning appropriate patient access to approved therapies
On our website, you will find the latest information on health policy issues that affect patient access to treatments, as well as tips and resources to help you become better advocates for your patients.