New York Rx Card Media Center

Last week, our New York Rx Card team had the honor of sponsoring a radiothon benefiting Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital in Albany, NY. Amy Sgroi volunteered her time in the phone banks accepting donations from residents and companies across the state. All efforts for this radiothon collectively raised a total of $314,000.63!!

Our commitment doesn’t stop there. Year-round, the New York Rx Card and United Networks of America consistently donate funds to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of New York. By using or recommending the New York Rx Card for non-covered prescription medications, you too can be a part of our commitment. To learn more about how the New York Rx Card program works, visit www.NewYorkRxCard.com.

ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here

In picture: (left) Peter Ciccone, NYRX Rep, with (right) Heather McGorman – Director CMN Program and Community Affairs, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.

New York Rx Card recently presented a check to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital for $7,620.75. Year round, New York Rx Card donates to your local CMN hospitals each time the card is utilized at your local pharmacy.  New York Rx Card is proud to give back to local children’s hospitals through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.  They have been working closely with the Medical Society of the State of New York, Greater New York Chamber, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital along with numerous clinics and hospitals around the state to distribute free discount prescription cards so that all New York residents will have access to this free program.  A donation is made to the local CMN hospital each time a prescription is processed through New York Rx Card. Get involved by using the New York Rx Card.

Since 2015, the United Networks of America partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised over $2.4 million dollars for local children’s hospitals. Of this, $7,620.75 has been raised for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.

ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here

Katie Tripi (right), New York Rx Card representative, presents a donation of $4,335.25 to Betsy Findlay (left), Director of Advancement for Golisano Children’s Hospital.  Betsy gave Katie a tour of the main floor of the new unit. This beautiful hospital was finished in 2015, and is now separate from Strong Hospital where it was located before.  Due to the growing demand in mental health, Betsy informed Katie, starting this fall, there will be a new wing dedicated to mental health needs and will house a beautiful “Day- Hab” for outpatient adolescent mental health treatment along with units for those patients who stay overnight.  They also toured the busy lobby and you could see how tailored it was for children with its bright and cheerful design.  The tour also included a brief history on “Sandy” the child mascot who is the face of Golisano Children’s Hospital.  A donation will be made to your local CMN hospital each time a prescription is processed using the New York Rx Card.

Since 2015, the United Networks of America partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised over $2.4 million dollars for local children’s hospitals. Of this, $4,335.25 has been raised for Golisano Children’s Hospital.

ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here

New York Rx Card representative, Kathryn Tripi, presented a donation for $4,112.55 to Lisa LaTrovato, Sr. Development Associate of the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation.  Lisa is excited about the partnership with New York Rx Card along with the opportunity to help create awareness for this needed resource.  Located in the picture are Lisa LaTrovato, Kathryn Tripi and two former patients who have benefited from the care of Oishei Children’s Hospital.  New York Rx Card has been working closely with the Medical Society of the State of New York, John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital along with numerous clinics and hospitals around the state to distribute free discount prescription cards so that all New York residents will have access to this free program.  A donation will be made to your local CMN hospital each time a prescription is processed using the New York Rx Card.

Since 2015, the United Networks of America partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised over $2.4 million dollars for local children’s hospitals. Of this, $4,112.55 has been raised for John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital.

ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here

ABOUT JOHN R. OISHEI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
The Oishei Children’s Hospital will replace the current Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, which is located on Bryant Street. The historic project will right-size and consolidate services in a 12-floor, 185-bed, free-standing, modern facility on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. It will be an integral part of the campus, linking with Buffalo General Medical Center, the Gates Vascular Institute, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the new University at Buffalo Medical School and more. Not only will the Oishei Children’s Hospital be the link for the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, but the hospital today – and in the future – will be the only link for comprehensive pediatric health care for Western New York. The Oishei Children’s Hospital ensures pediatric and maternal services remain available for patients in the Western New York region. The vision for the new hospital is to be recognized as the innovator, the highest quality, highest value provider and partner, and the regional referral center for women and children’s health care for Kaleida Health, Western New York and beyond. It is the only access point for pediatric critical care, Level III neonatal intensive care, and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Centers in and for Western New York. The sickest babies and children come to the hospital for care, either directly or through transfers from other hospitals. Without the resources available at Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, these young patients would have to travel out of area for care.

New York Rx Card representative, Peter Ciccone, presenting a donation of $50,208.75 to the Cohen Children’s Medical Center through our partnership with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.  Pictured accepting the check is Victoria Loachino, Program Director, Children’s Miracle Network of Cohen Children’s Medical Center.  This donation is made possible through the New York Rx Card prescription savings program.  A donation is made to your local New York CMN hospital each time a prescription is processed through the New York Rx Card.

Since 2015, the United Networks of America partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised over $2.4 million dollars for local children’s hospitals. Of this, $50,208.75 has been raised for Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here

After working the Radiothon the New York Rx Card had the pleasure to present a donation to Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center for $13,322.80.  Pictured with Amy Sgroi, New York Rx Card Regional Account Manager, is two of the hostesses of the event – Caitlin Cooper, CMN Coordinator CMN Corporate Partnerships and Programs and Lori Kitch, CMN Executive Director.  A donation is made to Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center each time a prescription is processed through New York Rx Card.

Since 2015, the United Networks of America partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised over $2.4 million dollars for local children’s hospitals. Of this, $13,322.80 has been raised for Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center.

ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here

Pictured:  Meredith Buono DaGrossa, the Director of Community Relations for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Peter Ciccone, New York Rx Card Area Rep Manager.

New York Rx Card is pleased to present a check to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.  It has been exciting for New York Rx Card to work with Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and their “family-centered care” approach to treating children.  The future is bright for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and the New York Rx Card partnership.  It’s important to know that each time you choose to utilize the New York Rx Card, you choose to give back to your local CMN hospital.

ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here

A Children's Miracle Network Hospitals ad was featured in Pharmacy Times (May 2016 Issue). A donation will be made to your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital each time a prescription is processed through the Rx Assistance Program.

Pharmacy Times (May 2016)

(New York City) – RxResource.org announced today that New York Rx Card earned the No. 1 position as Best Prescription Program in New York State for 2011. Programs were rated by industry professionals across the following categories: Program Access, Program Benefits, Customer Support, Prescription Formulary List, Rx Discounts, and Network Coverage. New York Rx Card was launched in June 2011 and has saved New Yorkers more than $11 million on their prescription drugs.

Whether you have medical insurance or not prescription drugs can take a big chunk out of your income.

Research shows medications account for about 10 percent of healthcare spending in the United States and out-of-pocket costs are significantly higher if you have a chronic disease like diabetes. Here in New York there is a free, statewide program that helps New Yorkers save up to half on their drugs, but not many people are taking advantage of it. It's called the New York Rx Card.

"Prescription medications are very expensive. Whether it's a name brand or generic, the average cost of a prescription is $160. Some people don't have that money," says New York Rx Card Program Director Francesco Ciccone.

Program officials say there is no catch and patients can use the card with their current insurance benefits. It won't lower your co-pay, but if your medication runs you a couple of hundred bucks, it can lower the price significantly.

Mary Thompson, a Lupus patient from Queens, says she was in tears when her doctors prescribed a drug that wasn't covered by her insurance.

"The generic brand was going to cost me between $1,400 and $1,500 and the brand name was gonna be $1,900," Thompson says.

When she presented the card the drugs cost Thompson a little over $100.

Program officials claim the New York Rx Card was used more than 25,000 times last month and New Yorkers have saved more than $15 million since the program started a year ago.

Most major pharmacies in New York participate in the program and it is funded by pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies. Patients' private information is not sold, captured or given to other companies.

To sign up call toll free 1-800-931-2297 or enroll online at www.newyorkrxcard.com.

(Yonkers, NY) – The Westchester Municipal Officials Association (WMOA) will announce a new free prescription assistance drug card program for Westchester County residents at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4 at Health Rx Pharmacy, 984 N. Broadway, Yonkers.

Not only can the WMOA Rx card offer uninsured and underinsured residents up to 75% off their prescription drugs (including those for pets), it can also give discounts of up to 50% on prescription eyeglasses, teeth whitening, diabetic supplies, Lasik surgery, and hearing aids. The card can also be used by people who have health insurance coverage with no prescription benefits, a common occurrence in many health savings accounts (HSA) and high-deductible health plans. The discount does not apply to their co-pays but can be used for non-covered drugs.

What's more, the WMOA Rx Card has no restrictions to membership, no income or age limitations, and there's no application or paperwork. It is offered through United Networks of America (UNA), one of the largest providers of value-added managed care products and services in the United States with more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 72.4 million members with 56,000 national and regional pharmacies in place. "This discount program can help residents save money during these tough economic times," says Lesnick, who is also President of the Yonkers City Council. "That is a good thing for some constituents who might otherwise have to choose between taking care of their health or buying food." Tarrytown Mayor and WMOA First Vice-President Drew Fixell says, "This program is a win-win-win for everyone. It will help residents afford their vitally important medications, stimulates business for pharmacies and supports WMOA."

Anyone interested in obtaining a card and/or searching drug pricing and participating pharmacies can visit the Westchester Municipal Officials Association website at: www.wmoaonline.com.

"The WMOA Rx Card is a solution to the confusing maze of discount prescription programs that have appeared in recent years," says Lesnick. "Many only cover certain drugs, charge fees, and have membership restrictions such as age and income limitations."

Such savings are being realized in Duarte, California, population 21,000 where Mayor Tzeitel Paras-Carucci says residents there have saved close to $17,000 since a similar program began two years ago. With a population of about 200,000 people in Yonkers, that means residents should be able to save at least $150,000 per year.

"During this economic climate, people are finding themselves unemployed and under paid," says Yonkers City Council Majority Leader Patricia McDow. "Many are unable to pay their medical bills or purchase must-needed medication. I welcome the program and hope that many will take advantage of it."

Yonkers City Councilman Wilson Terrero remarked, "Any program that encourages people to take care of their health will be welcomed in my community."

"This is a great program for the residents of Yonkers," explained Eli Rakhamimov, owner and supervising pharmacist at Health RX Specialty Pharmacy. "It will help us save our clients a lot of money. In the current economy, medicine comes at a high cost. This card will relieve the burden for residents who lack prescription benefit insurance. At Health RX we will make sure that the program is implemented and executed successfully."

A recent poll conducted by industry professionals at RxResource.org focused on the best ways to cut costs on prescription drugs.

The poll results focused on the top three prescription assistance programs in New York.New York Rx Card out-ranked all other programs and came in number one. Below are the results and details from the poll:

1. New York Rx Card - New York Rx Card is a free statewide prescription assistance program that was launched on June 1st, 2011. The program is open to all residents of New York regardless of age or income.

2. New York Prescription Saver - NYPS is a pharmacy discount card that can lower the cost of your prescriptions by as much as 60 percent on generics and 30 percent on brand name drugs. You must be 50 up to 65, or a person with a disability who has been determined disabled by the Social Security Administration; AND have annual household income less than $35,000 (single) or $50,000 (married).

3. Big Apple Rx - BigAppleRx is a money-saving prescription discount card program designed for New Yorkers and visitors to NYC.

4. TogetherRx - TogetherRx is a first class program. The only knock on this program is that participation is restricted. Individuals must meet certain criteria to qualify for their programs.

5. EPIC - EPIC is a New York State program that helps seniors pay for their prescription drugs. More than a quarter million EPIC enrollees are saving an average of 90 percent of the cost of their medicines. Most enrollees have Medicare Part D or other drug coverage, and use EPIC to lower their drug costs even more by helping them pay the deductibles and co-payments required by their other drug plan. EPIC also helps members pay for Medicare Part D premiums.