Category: NeedyMeds

How One Family Honors Their Father by Supporting NeedyMeds

Across the country, people face tough decisions every day. Some skip groceries to pay for prescriptions. Others put off refilling medications because they simply can’t afford them. For families caring for children, aging parents, or loved ones with chronic illnesses, the rising cost of healthcare can feel overwhelming and isolating. NeedyMeds is here to help. We’re a nonprofit that connects people to healthcare savings programs at no cost and without requiring personal information. But our work is only possible because of the people who believe in the importance of affordable care. One such supporter is a family inspired by the […]

Alan Klein Joins NeedyMeds Board Of Directors

Gloucester, Mass – February 6, 2025 – NeedyMeds, a national nonprofit that connects peopleto programs that help them afford their healthcare costs, is pleased to announce the appointmentof Alan Klein to its Board of Directors. Klein brings more than 35 years of experience inhealthcare strategy, business development, and access-to-care initiatives in the healthcarenonprofit and pharmaceutical sectors, further strengthening NeedyMeds’ mission to makehealthcare more accessible and affordable. As Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at the PAN Foundation, a charitable foundation andhealthcare advocacy organization, Klein develops and scales support for education, advocacy,and financial assistance programs and initiatives that accelerate access to affordable, […]

NeedyMeds Announces Ruth Rowe as New President, Succeeding Founder Dr. Richard Sagall

Gloucester, MA  – November 14, 2024 – NeedyMeds, a national nonprofit focused on expanding healthcare and medication access, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Rowe as its new President. Ruth will take over from Dr. Richard Sagall, who founded NeedyMeds over two decades ago and has led its growth into a trusted resource for individuals seeking affordable healthcare options. Ruth, known as Ruthie to her colleagues, joined NeedyMeds in 2012 as a helpline counselor. She quickly rose through the organization, becoming HR Manager in 2019, Director of Operations in 2023, and now, President in 2024. Her educational journey […]

NeedyMeds Appoints Pharmacy Industry Veteran Prasanna Parthasarathy to Board of Directors

Gloucester, Mass. –July 29, 2024 – NeedyMeds, a national non-profit organization that educates and empowers those seeking affordable healthcare, today announced the appointment of Prasanna Parthasarathy to its Board of Directors. Parthasarathy, a veteran of several companies focused on healthcare innovation, will support efforts to broaden NeedyMeds reach to benefit additional healthcare consumers, and spread the word about its mission. NeedyMeds offers a range of healthcare consumer supports to improve access to affordable healthcare and medications through existing public and privately funded programs. In a typical year, NeedyMeds toll-free helpline and email box receive more than 25,000 inquiries. Since its […]

The HealthWell Foundation: NeedyMeds Spotlight

Navigating the health care landscape can be daunting, especially for underinsured patients who face significant financial barriers to accessing necessary treatments. HealthWell Foundation, a valued partner of NeedyMeds, plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges by providing financial assistance to patients struggling with out-of-pocket costs. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Alan Klein, Chief Development Officer at HealthWell, to gain insights into the foundation’s mission, the hurdles faced by underinsured individuals, and the innovative solutions HealthWell employs to ensure equitable access to health care. What are some of the common challenges faced by underinsured patients that HealthWell […]

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Welcome to the NeedyMeds Voice! We look forward to presenting you with timely, provocative pieces on healthcare reform, patient advocacy, medication and healthcare access, and other health-related news. Our goals are to educate, enlighten, and elucidate; together, we will try to make sense of the myriad and ongoing healthcare-related changes in the U.S. today.