• By Michael Heimall, President & CEO, HealthWell Foundation  |  Dec 18, 2024

    Thank You for Following Real World Health Care

    The holiday season is in full swing, a time when many of us are fortunate to be able to spread good cheer and celebrate with friends and family. I count myself as fortunate for many things at year’s end, including my new role as President & CEO of the HealthWell…more.

  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Sep 18, 2024

    HealthWell Foundation Launches Oncology Caregiver Behavioral Health Fund

    The HealthWell Foundation has launched an Oncology Caregiver Behavioral Health Fund as part of its commitment to the White House Cancer Moonshot. Through the fund, HealthWell will provide up to $2,000 in copayment assistance for prescription drugs, counseling services, psychotherapy, and transportation costs needed to treat or manage behavioral health…more.

  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Jun 12, 2024

    Unique Partnership Expands Access to Oncology Clinical Trial Patients

    As part of their ongoing commitment to The White House Cancer Moonshot, two non-profit organizations have joined forces to improve equitable access to innovative and potentially lifesaving treatments available through oncology clinical trials in the United States. The HealthWell Foundation announced its sponsorship of Family Reach’s Clinical Trial Access Fund…more.

    Categories: Cancer Moonshot
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  May 29, 2024

    American Cancer Society: Patient Navigation Improves Cancer Care Outcomes

    As part of our ongoing coverage of non-profit organizations with programs and initiatives aligned with the White House Cancer Moonshot, Real World Health Care turns our spotlight to the American Cancer Society (ACS) and two of their initiatives focused on improving patient navigation. For more than 30 years, ACS has…more.

    Categories: Cancer Moonshot
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  May 1, 2024

    Expanding Access to Leukemia & Lymphoma Care

    This year, Real World Health Care is highlighting non-profit organizations recognized by the Biden administration’s Cancer Moonshot program. In this edition, we feature the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the largest non-profit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, LLS has invested more than $1.7 billion in…more.

    Categories: Cancer Moonshot, Leukemia
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Mar 20, 2024

    Colorectal Cancer Alliance Offers Support Hub for Patients, Survivors & Caregivers

    Throughout 2024, Real World Health Care will be shining a spotlight on non-profit organizations that are working to end cancer as we know it by participating in the Cancer Moonshot Initiative coordinated through the White House. In this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month edition, we focus on the Colorectal Cancer Alliance,…more.

    Categories: Cancer Moonshot
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Feb 7, 2024

    Engaging the LGBTQ+ Community in Tobacco Cessation

    In September 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of initiatives being undertaken by non-profit organizations to deliver on the promise of the White House Cancer Moonshot: to end cancer as we know it. One of those initiatives is a campaign to make tobacco cessation education materials more readily available…more.

    Categories: Cancer Moonshot
  • By Krista Zodet, President/CEO, HealthWell Foundation  |  Jan 10, 2024

    Hope in Health Care: A Look Ahead to 2024

    Cost pressures related to basic human rights like health care, housing, food, and safety have continued to plague many in this country during the economic rollercoaster of the post-COVID era. Just under half of U.S. adults say they have difficulty affording health care costs and have delayed or gone without…more.