Slash Prescription Drug Costs: Your Actionable Guide
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "An Arm and a Leg" by Dan Weisman - This book is the basis for the podcast of the same name, which discusses why healthcare costs so much and potential solutions.
Videos & Documentaries
- No videos or documentaries were explicitly mentioned in this episode.
Research & Studies
- No specific research papers or studies were explicitly mentioned in this episode.
Tools & Software
- Google - Used for searching for drug discount coupons and patient assistance programs.
- GoodRx - A website that provides discounted prices for prescription drugs and is used to compare prices across different pharmacies.
- NeedyMeds - A website that aggregates information on patient assistance programs for various medications.
Articles & Papers
- No specific articles or papers were explicitly mentioned in this episode.
People Mentioned
- Dan Weisman (Host of "An Arm and a Leg" podcast) - Discussed the high cost of prescription drugs and provided strategies for listeners to save money.
- Cole Schmitnack - A young man with asthma who died after being unable to afford his inhaler due to a change in his insurance coverage.
- Genie Chamberlain - A listener who shared her experience with a high-cost prescription and the steps she took to find alternatives and assistance.
- John (Pharmaceutical sales rep) - Provided a tip about using free drug samples to bridge the gap while fighting with insurance companies.
Organizations & Institutions
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) - Mentioned in an advertisement regarding pancreatic cancer awareness and research.
- Built - Mentioned in an advertisement about earning points on rent payments.
- Apple Card / Apple Pay - Mentioned in an advertisement about tap-to-pay and earning daily cash back.
- Edward Jones - Mentioned in advertisements about financial planning and living a rich life.
- Dignity Memorial - Mentioned in an advertisement about life celebrations.
- Capital One - Mentioned in advertisements for the Capital One Venture X Business card and the Venture X card.
- Walgreens, CVS, Marianos, Costco, Walmart - Pharmacies mentioned in the context of comparing drug prices.
- Tricare, VA - Government-backed insurance programs mentioned as potentially not working with drug coupons due to anti-kickback laws.
- Healthcare.gov / Affordable Care Act marketplace - Websites where listeners can find health insurance plans and their associated formularies.
Courses & Educational Resources
- No specific courses or educational resources were explicitly mentioned in this episode.
Websites & Online Resources
- mskcc.org/give - Website for donating to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- joinbuilt.com/kit - Website for the Built rent payment service.
- applecard.com - Website for information about Apple Card.
- anarmandale.com - Website for the "An Arm and a Leg" podcast.
- dignitymemorial.com - Website to find a Dignity Memorial provider.
- capitalone.com/venturexbusiness - Website for information about the Capital One Venture X Business card.
- capitalone.com - General Capital One website.
Other Resources
- Formulary - A document from an insurance plan that lists all covered drugs and their associated costs.
- Prior Authorization - A requirement by insurance companies for a doctor to provide medical justification before approving a specific drug.
- Patient Assistance Programs - Programs offered by drug manufacturers or non-profit organizations to provide financial assistance for medications based on need.
- Free Samples - Drug samples available from doctor's offices that can be used to temporarily cover medication needs.