Last Updated on February 6, 2025
Gloucester, Mass – February 6, 2025 – NeedyMeds, a national nonprofit that connects people
to programs that help them afford their healthcare costs, is pleased to announce the appointment
of Alan Klein to its Board of Directors. Klein brings more than 35 years of experience in
healthcare strategy, business development, and access-to-care initiatives in the healthcare
nonprofit and pharmaceutical sectors, further strengthening NeedyMeds’ mission to make
healthcare more accessible and affordable.
As Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at the PAN Foundation, a charitable foundation and
healthcare advocacy organization, Klein develops and scales support for education, advocacy,
and financial assistance programs and initiatives that accelerate access to affordable, equitable
healthcare.
“We’re excited to welcome Alan Klein to the NeedyMeds Board of Directors!” said Ruth Rowe,
President at NeedyMeds. “With decades of experience in healthcare and nonprofits, his expertise
in healthcare access and patient financial assistance will be invaluable in advancing our mission.
Welcome, Alan!”
Klein is a recognized expert on charitable patient assistance programs and access-to-care
initiatives, including through participation in the White House Cancer Moonshot and as an
invited speaker to the White House Minority Health Forum in 2024. His leadership and strategic
vision will be instrumental in furthering NeedyMeds’ commitment to ensuring individuals have
access to the healthcare resources they need.
“It’s an honor to join the Board of Directors of NeedyMeds and support their important mission,”
said Alan Klein, Board Member at NeedyMeds. “NeedyMeds continues to play a critical role for
patients nationwide by connecting thousands of people every year with programs and resources
that enable them to access and afford the care they need.”
About NeedyMeds
NeedyMeds is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people who cannot afford
their healthcare costs. The organization provides information on assistance programs, including
prescription savings, free and low-cost clinics, and diagnosis-based financial resources. All
NeedyMeds resources are available free of charge on its website, www.needymeds.org.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Marco Sanfilippo
Social Media Manager
marco@needymeds.org
