Talk to Your Pharmacist

Talk to Your Pharmacist Podcast Interview - Danielle Vizcaino and Hillary BlackburnDanielle Vizcaino, President and CEO of The Assistance Fund (TAF), discussed the organization's role in providing financial assistance to patients facing high medical out-of-pocket costs. TAF, founded in 2009, has helped over 190,000 people, including 40,070 in 2023, with nearly 100 disease-specific programs. Vizcaino highlighted the importance of patient referrals and the unique features of TAF, such as year-long assistance and no cap on annual assistance. She emphasized the need for continued support and awareness, especially for rare diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy and hypophosphatasia. Vizcaino also shared her journey from molecular biology to healthcare administration and her commitment to improving healthcare accessibility.Introduction and Background of Danielle VizcainoHillary Blackburn welcomes Danielle Vizcaino and asks her to introduce herself and fill in any gaps in the intro.Danielle Vizcaino confirms her