Advocating for "Early is Better” Health Care
The Global Alliance for Patient Access advocates for health policies grounded in patient experience and the clinical insight of health care professionals, urging health systems to prioritize prevention, screening and early-stage diagnosis and treatment.
GAfPA advances patient-centered health policy through stakeholder advocacy that highlights issues impacting access to care and achieving optimal outcomes. GAfPA informs policymaking and advances priorities by:
- Convening health system stakeholders
- Developing advocacy coalitions
- Waging awareness campaigns
- Producing policy forums
Advocacy Objectives
GAfPA seeks to reorient health care delivery away from disease management and towards healing and achieving optimal outcomes:
Prioritizing prevention, access to screening and early-stage diagnosis and treatment
Raising awareness about the burden of conditions and the value of treatment
Increasing capacity for primary and community-based care
Empowering patients to engage in shared decision-making so they may benefit from individualized care
Grounding health systems in holistic care that is multi-disciplinary and integrated
Coalitions
GAfPA organizes and manages stakeholder coalitions to foster collaboration toward shared priorities. Coalitions serve as advocacy platforms to develop programming to raise awareness about the burden of conditions and the value of access to treatment.
Initiatives
Featured Resources
Across five continents, GAfPA spotlights the benefits of patient-centered care
Stakeholder Organizations
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Upcoming Events
Where voices meet influence. GAfPA events connect patients, clinicians, and policymakers to move ideas into action.