patient first annual report 2015

Trademark Applications

Trademark applications show the products and services that Patient First is developing and marketing. Patient First's new tradmarks suggest it is investing in R&D and marketing, while expanding into new products or markets. Trademarks may include brand names, product names, logos and slogans.

Recession Risk

Determine whether Patient First grew or shrank during the last recession. This is useful in estimating the financial strength and credit risk of the company. Compare how recession-proof Patient First is relative to the industry overall.

Market Share of Patient First's Largest Competitors

A competitive analysis shows these companies are in the same general field as Patient First, even though they may not compete head-to-head. These are the largest companies by revenue. However, they may not have the largest market share in this industry if they have diversified into other business lines.

Nearby Competitors

These companies are similar in business line and location to Patient First. While some companies compete with neighboring businesses for customers, other companies may compete to attract skilled employees.

Future Competition: Patient First's Fastest Growing Competitors

These companies are in the same general field as Patient First and are rapidly expanding. Companies may grow organically or through acquisition. In some cases apparently high growth rates may be caused by data that weren't available in previous years.

ANNUAL REPORT

Each year, Patient Services, Inc. publishes an Annual Report to provide our donors and patients with a detailed account of the organization’s financial well-being, ongoing efforts, and national concerns. Our Annual Reports are available as PDFs below.

Financials

PSI’s 990 forms and Financial Statements are available for public inspection and serves as a source of information about the organization. The form is useful for understanding some aspects of the organization’s mission, programs, and finances.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

We are happy to report that PSI received its twelfth consecutive 4-star Charity Navigator rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency! Only 1 percent of the charities they rate have received at least 12 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that PSI outperforms most other charities in America.

What is the mission of the Patient Advocate Foundation?

Patient Advocate Foundation was established in 1996 as a national 501(c)3 organization with a mission of “safeguarding patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability.”. PAF serves as an active liaison between patients ...

What is PAF in healthcare?

PAF serves as an active liaison between patients and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention, and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and health care attorneys.