AccessMedical Provider Network and Longs Drugs have Launched a California Statewide Pharmacy Discount Card
AccessMedical Provider Network and Longs DrugsÂ’ new pharmacy discount card, AccessPharmacyCard, provides significant discounts on generic drugs and brand name drugs without any income or other eligibility limitations. The AccessPharmacyCard makes prescription medicines more affordable for uninsured patients and those who have insurance with limited drug coverage.
Pleasanton, CA (PRWEB) January 13, 2005
The AccessMedical Provider Network (AMPN) announced today that they have launched the AccessPharmacyCard as a no-income-limit alternative to the “Together RX Access Card” which was also launched today by 10 pharmaceutical manufacturers. AMPN owns a PPO in the State of California and the AccessMedicalCard Affordable Health Program (AMC) which is a comprehensive outpatient discount health program which provides discounts on the services of physicians, dentists, outpatient surgery centers, diagnostic imaging centers, labs, and now - pharmacies.
Like the new “Together Rx Access Card” the AccessPharmacyCard offers savings, right at the pharmacy counter. The Card will help uninsured Americans gain better access to prescription products. The “Together Rx Access Card” discounts are limited individuals who meet income and age eligibility requirements. Further “Together Rx Access Card” offers access to only 275 brand name drugs. In contrast, the AccessPharmacyCard provides significant discounts on generic drugs and brand name drugs with no eligibility limitations.
"The AccessPharmacyCard makes prescription medicines more affordable for uninsured patients and those who have insurance with limited drug coverage. The Card also helps patients keep their prescription drug records confidential." says, Neal Gilbert, President of AMPN. “Together with the Company’s AccessMedicalCard and AccessDentistCard, AMPN has tackled the complex issue of helping the uninsured gain access to healthcare without government support or assistance.”
The first two pharmacy retailers who have joined the AccessPharmacyCard program are Longs Drugs and Safeway Pharmacies. "These companies have stepped forward to offer substantial relief for the serious national problem of the uninsured," said Mike Ranahan, MD, a practicing physician in Pleasanton, CA, and a member of the Board of Directors of AMPN. "The goal of the AccessPharmacyCard is to provide access to low cost prescription products at local pharmacies. We hope to expand the program to other pharmacy retailers”. Dr. Ranahan added, “We are pleased that in the first several months since the program was developed, over 700 physicians and other health providers have joined the AccessMedicalCard program to provide discounts of 40% for outpatient services.
Approximately 20% of the population of California has no health insurance. That is over 7 million residents of the State who are not eligible for Medi-Cal or Medicare. The strengths of the AccessMedicalCard programs will be immediate savings on all outpatient healthcare services with no restrictions on income or limitations of coverage. Unlike the “Together RX America” program, AccessPharmacyCard has no income or residency requirements. “You may not have public or private prescription drug coverage to qualify for the Together RX America card and you cannot have incomes over $30,000 for a single person or $60,000 for a family of four. However, you can apply for AccessPharmacyCard regardless of income or insurance coverage”, says Steve Anderson, AMPN’s Chief Operating Officer.
About Longs
Longs Drugs, one of largest chain of pharmacies in the United States, has joined the AccessPharmacyCard. This agreement provides reduced fee pharmacy assistance to all AccessMedicalCard members with substantial discounts on both generic and branded prescriptions. Longs Drugs is a leading force in providing superior customer services and offers hundreds of locations throughout California. The discounts also apply to pharmaceuticals ordered online with the Longs E-Fills pharmacy program (see Longs. com). Longs pharmacies join AccessMedicalCard’s growing network of over 2,000 physicians, dentists, labs, surgery centers, diagnostic imaging centers and other health care providers. Each provider offers affordable healthcare alternatives for the uninsured and self-pay patients who are members of the AccessMedicalCard program. “Longs Drugs Stores, Inc. provides convenient access, excellent service and reduced fees for all prescription drugs for AccessMedical members”, says Longs’ David Valerio, Director of Managed Care, Sales and Marketing.
About AccessMedicalCard
The AccessMedical Provider Network is a rapidly growing, Bay Area PPO network, of over 2,000 physicians and outpatient providers, dedicated to offering an affordable membership-based healthcare alternative for families, individuals and businesses. The physician and outpatient provider network includes surgery centers with overnight care, diagnostic imaging centers, specialty and primary care urgent care networks, physical therapists, medical equipment, and medical supplies. Other health care services include pain management, mental health, cosmetic surgery, and dental care. Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, and founded by Bay Area healthcare professionals, the Company is devoted to making affordable quality healthcare a reality for the employers, uninsured and the self-pay patient. The AccessMedicalCard initiative provides a comprehensive outpatient program offering consumersÂ’ quality healthcare in their community, when they need it at prices they can afford. There are no claims forms, deductibles, denials for pre-existing conditions or age based premiums. AccessMedicalCard is a provider network which has individual contracts with each of its providers. AccessMedicalCard also offers a low cost Business Program. Monthly membership costs for individuals are $19.95 per month and $49 per month for a family.
For more information about AccessMedicalCard
Please visit www. accessmedicalcard. com
Or call (925) 460-8895
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