Slash Prescription Drug Costs: Your Actionable Guide

Resources

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.