Alternative Funding Programs: AFP Explainer With Dr. Diane Nugent, M.D.

Featuring: Dr. Diane Nugent, M.D.

Description: Alternative Funding Programs (AFPs) may appear to save costs for employers, but they can create significant risks for patients, particularly those with chronic conditions like bleeding disorders. AFPs often lead to delays in treatment, out-of-pocket expenses, and complications that ultimately increase long-term healthcare costs for both patients and employers.

Discussion Questions: 

1. How does not knowing if savings from Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) count toward insurance costs impact patients financially?
2. How do delays in getting the right treatment because of AFPs hurt patients’ health and lead to extra costs?
3. How do delays in getting the right treatment because of AFPs hurt patients’ health and lead to extra costs?