Comparison of Prescription Discount Programs Designed to Help California Seniors Make Informed Decisions; Online resource includes checklist to assess needs.Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers OAKLAND, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--June 3, 2002 The California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). HealthCare Foundation (CHCF CHCF California HealthCare Foundation CHCF Committee for Hispanic Children and Families CHCF California High Cost Fund CHCF Capitol Hill Community Foundation CHCF Community Health & Care Forum CHCF Complementary Healthcare Consultative Forum ) today announced the release of a new comparative guide to help seniors sort through the various discount programs available in California. "With so many new prescription discount programs cropping up, it's difficult to know which ones may actually save you money. This new information can help California seniors sort through the various discount programs and help them weigh the options, as they look for ways to reduce the costs of their prescriptions," said Mark D. Smith, M.D., M.B.A, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the California HealthCare Foundation. The online resource provides side-by-side comparisons of several elements of 11 discount programs including discount cards, online pharmacy  This article or section may deal primarily with the U.S. and may not present a worldwide view. options, and state-mandated programs. Seniors, their families,
and advisors can find out:
-- Who provides the program -- Who qualifies for the program -- How much it costs to join the program -- Which major retailers accept the program -- Whether the program includes mail order and online options -- Which prescriptions are generally included in the program -- What savings are available through the program -- The prescription costs for 12 commonly prescribed drugs "We are not suggesting that the programs are for everyone," said Marianne Laouri, Ph.D., senior program officer and project lead. "We are simply trying to fill a gap for seniors grappling with the real life challenges of paying for the prescriptions they need each day. We think this information can help." Prescription Drug prescription drug Prescription medication Pharmacology An FDA-approved drug which must, by federal law or regulation, be dispensed only pursuant to a prescription–eg, finished dose form and active ingredients subject to the provisos of the Federal Food, Drug, Options for Seniors: A Comparative Guide was prepared for CHCF by Mercer Human Resource Consulting Mercer Human Resource Consulting is a human resource consulting firm that publishes the oft-quoted "Worldwide Cost of Living Survey." External links
The guide can be found online at the CHCF Web site (www.chcf.org). The California HealthCare Foundation, based in Oakland, is an independent philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. committed to improving California's health care delivery and financing systems. CHCF's work focuses on informing health policy decisions, advancing efficient business practices, improving the quality and efficiency of care delivery, and promoting informed health care and coverage decisions. For more information about the California HealthCare Foundation, visit www.chcf.org. |
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