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Patient Advocate Foundation’s Patient Insight Institute nominated for inaugural 2026 Prix Galien Patient First Award in Honor of Michael J. Fox
Today, Patient Advocate Foundation’s Patient Insight Institute was named a nominee for the inaugural 2026 Prix Galien Patient First Award in Honor of Michael J. Fox. Presented by The Galien Foundation, the premier global institution recognizing groundbreaking achievements in the life sciences, this new award recognizes excellence in clinical research, clinical trials, and patient-centered care improvement initiatives that embody the principle “No decision for me, without me.”
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Patient Insight Institute was nominated as part of its project, “Advancing Equity in Cancer Care: A Framework for Addressing Social Determinants in Michigan,” in collaboration with the Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium and Patient and Caregiver Oncology Quality Council. This year’s nominees include several dozen initiatives from both private sector and patient advocacy organizations.
The winners will be announced during the Galien Patient Summit on October 29, 2026, at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York City. To learn more, visit galienfoundation.org.
About Patient Advocate Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation is the nation’s most comprehensive nonprofit dedicated to helping patients navigate, access, and afford their care while improving the healthcare system for all. We provide financial assistance to help patients afford treatment and cost of living needs, personalized case management to navigate complex healthcare and social needs challenges, and a wide array of resources to empower people to take charge of their health.
Since our founding in 1996—and joining forces with the PAN Foundation in 2026—we have helped more than 3.8 million people access and navigate care, granted over $7 billion in financial assistance, provided personalized case management support to over 350,000 patients, and elevated the patient’s voice to drive improvements in the healthcare system. Learn more at Uniting.PatientAdvocate.org.