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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Cancer Prevention and Control 4770 Buford Hwy, NE MS K-64 Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 Call: 1 (800) CDC-INFO TTY: 1 (888) 232-6348 FAX: (770) 488-4760 E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Submit a Question Online |
Patient Advocate FoundationThe mission of the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment, and preservation of their financial stability. PAF was established in 1996 and operates as a liaison between patients and employers, insurers, and creditors to resolve insurance, job discrimination, and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers and attorneys. Partnership ActivitiesPAF will evaluate the effectiveness of patient education materials. PAF will have case managers who will travel to provide outreach education to targeted populations. One-on-one education and counseling for individuals and Web site links to disease specific resources will also be developed. Patient Advocate Foundation *Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links.
Page last reviewed: September 26, 2006 Page last updated: September 26, 2006 Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
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