Alt text: Bright yellow graphic from the National Patient Advocate Foundation inviting people to share their stories. A speech bubble at the top asks, “Have medical cost concerns impacted your spending? Are you stressed about affording healthcare and other costs of living?” In the center is a large blue-and-yellow QR code labeled “Voices 4 Change,” with a shortened link below (bit.ly/4aZDCl1). A bottom speech bubble reads, “NPAF shares your stories with changemakers. Use the secure link above to raise your voice.” A megaphone icon appears in the lower right corner.

NPAF wants to lift up the real stories behind these decisions and share them where they can drive meaningful change.

If you are comfortable, we invite you to share your story here:
bit.ly/4aZDCl1

#Voices4Change

Chart titled “Health Care Costs Are the Top Household Expense the Public Worries About.” The chart shows survey results on how worried people are about affording different expenses. For health care, 32% are very worried and 34% somewhat worried (66% total concerned), higher than food and groceries (24% very, 33% somewhat), rent or mortgage (23% very, 29% somewhat), monthly utilities (22% very, 35% somewhat), and gasoline or transportation costs (17% very, 35% somewhat). The source is KFF Health Tracking Poll (January 13–20, 2026).

Graphic from the Patient Insight Institute displaying the statistic “82%” in large text. Below it reads: “Experienced financial difficulties in the past year because of expenditures related to medical care, insurance, cost of living challenges, lost wages and more.” A note at the bottom states the data comes from Patient Insight Institute’s 2025 national survey of patients and caregivers (n = 2,510). An NPAF notification bell icon appears in the top left corner against a multicolored textured background.

New polling from KFF confirms what patients nationwide already know: health care costs are now the public's top economic worry.

Share your story to help drive change: national-patient-advocate-foundation.boast.io/form/financi...

Read the full KFF poll: www.kff.org/public-opini...

#Voices4Change

Collage graphic from the National Patient Advocate Foundation labeled “Adrian & Christi’s Story.” Four photos appear in a grid on a blue background. Top left shows a smiling young child playing with a toy truck at a table. Top right shows a group of adults seated around a conference table in a meeting. Bottom left shows two women smiling together outdoors for a selfie. Bottom right shows a smiling young child wearing glasses, with a medical dressing visible on their neck. The hashtag “#Voices4Change” appears in the top right corner.

Last year, NPAF shared Adrian's story through his mother and NPAF volunteer, Christi. This week, she met with Senator Tim Kaine to advocate for families like hers.

Today's incredible news: Adrian has had his tracheostomy removed after 973 days!

#FeelGoodFriday #Voices4Change

Graphic from the National Patient Advocate Foundation (NPAF) featuring a large blue quotation on a white background. The quote reads: “What would higher premiums mean to us? We are already preparing (for increased costs) by selling our house and moving into an apartment. I’d rather not think of it because it would keep us up at night… But we are preparing for it.” The quote is attributed below to “– Janet M., Connecticut.” The NPAF logo appears in the top left corner, and the words “Authenticity. Connection. Action.” appear along the bottom.

We recently heard from @janetmarx.bsky.social . Her words are a powerful reminder of what medical hardship looks like in real life.

Share your story about your coverage concerns: national-patient-advocate-foundation.boast.io/form/financi...

#PatientAdvocacy #Voices4Change #NPAF

Graphic promoting Giving Tuesday with text highlighting support for healthcare initiatives and logos for NPAF and Giving Tuesday. Transcribed Text: This #GivingTuesday Support patient voices, caregiver perspectives, community outreach and grassroots advocacy... that make healthcare work for all of us. NPAF National Patient Advocate Foundation GIVING TUESDAY Authenticity. Connection. Action.

It’s #GivingTuesday — and your gift today helps make healthcare work for all of us.
Support patient voices, advocacy, and Needs Navigation today:
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Join us for Building Community in the Digital Space
Learn how social media can spotlight financial hardship, connect advocates, and provide real tools for action.

Register: www.npaf.org/events/

#NPAF #Webinar #PatientAdvocacy #FinancialHealth #SocialMedia #Community #Voices4Change

Join us TODAY, at 3 PM ET, for a free webinar about Needs Navigation — hands-on support that helps people manage costs concerns by connecting them to the right resources.
There’s still time to join us: www.npaf.org/events/
#NeedsNavigation #Voices4Change #CommunityHealth

Promotional image for a webinar on needs navigation, set against a colorful landscape and sky. Transcribed Text: NPAF National Patient Advocate Foundation Live Webinar: How to Talk About Needs Navigation ...and Why It Matters. Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 3-4 pm ET Needs Navigation is more than just a list of resources; it’s personalized support that helps people find the right programs and get the help they need to ease their cost concerns.

How to Talk About Needs Navigation and Why It Matters
August 21 3–4 PM ET
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Ky wrote about what it means to make healthcare work for all of us at a time where it doesn't feel like it's working at all.
Read the full post here: www.npaf.org/blogs/all-of...

#Medsky #Voices4Change #Protectmedicaid #NPAF

Financial hardship isn’t just a side effect of illness: It’s a barrier to care and a threat to health.
June 11, 3–4 PM ET for Financial Hardship Hurts Health
Featuring new research + real stories from patients + advocates.
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