Nonprofit and independent pharmacies in your community can ease the burden of high drug costs, and clinicians are well-positioned to connect those in need with their services.
Charitable Pharmacies of America
For low-income patient populations or those that live in rural or remote areas, transportation to appointments can be problematic and result in missed or canceled visits. Improved care quality and reduced healthcare costs have both been demonstrated with the telehealth model.
United Healthcare, one of the largest health insurance companies, plans to “eliminate out-of-pocket costs on several prescription drugs,” including essential and emergency medications.