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If you or someone you know is unable to pay for medications there are a number of programs that can help. The website NeedyMeds.Org has helpful information for finding programs to get FREE or low cost medication. They keep information updated on prescription assistance programs, $4 generics programs, medication coupons Read More Shared by United Resource Connection October 10, 2024

If you or someone you know is unable to pay for medications there are a number of programs that can help. The website NeedyMeds.Org has helpful information for finding programs to get FREE or low cost medication. They keep information updated on prescription assistance programs, $4 generics programs, medication coupons Read More Shared by United Resource Connection October 12, 2023

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If you or someone you know is unable to pay for medications there are a number of programs that can help. The website NeedyMeds.Org has helpful information for finding programs to get FREE or low cost medication. They keep information updated on prescription assistance programs, $4 generics programs, medication coupons Read More Shared by Stefan C. Densmore, United Resource Connection September 22, 2022

Are you, or someone you know, taking high-cost medications? If so, this informational episode is for you. I discuss two ways you can potentially find savings from drug manufacturers and assistance programs. No matter how inexpensive or expensive your medications are, you might find this beneficial. Here are the two sites I reference in the show. www.GoodRX.com www.NeedyMeds.org

ENERGY IN ACTION - EPISODE 053 Finding Help with the Cost of Medications Carla Dellaporta is the Director of User Engagement for NeedyMeds, a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS What is NeedyMeds? NeedyMeds is a national non-profit with a mission to educate and empower those seeking affordable healthcare. We're here to connect people, free and anonymously, to healthcare cost-saving programs and educational resources. How does a patient qualify for a patient assistance program? If someone is having difficulty affording any healthcare expense, we encourage people to turn to NeedyMeds. Our experts will make a connection to a program that will help save on expenses. Each program has eligibility requirements and they vary. In speaking with a call center counselor or using our website, someone will know right away if they qualify for a program. In addition to medication assistance, what other healthcare cost-saving programs are available? After a call center counselor assists with any medicine expense programs available, they use the diagnosis-based assistance program tool to identify any additional savings for expenses related to a particular diagnosis. This tool can also be used on our website. There are programs available to help with expenses for equipment, electronics, vehicle repairs and modifications, living expenses, household expenses, medical expenses and even respite expenses. What is the drug discount card and how do you use it? The NeedyMeds drug discount card is free and can save on medication costs when used at over 65,000 pharmacies nationwide. There's a pharmacy search tool on the website, or you can call the toll free number, to find a pharmacy near you that accepts the NeedyMeds drug discount card. The NeedyMeds drug discount card can be used for prescriptions and also over-the-counter medications and supplements when your healthcare provider writes a prescription for them. Not every drug will have a savings option, but we have a drug savings calculator on our website where you can see what a medication will cost in advance of visiting a pharmacy. Do you have to have insurance to qualify for assistance programs? You can use the drug discount card with or without insurance. For other healthcare cost-saving programs, it will depend on the eligibility criteria for each program. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED NeedyMeds Website needymeds.org Marcel’s Way Family Fund mitoaction.org/marcelsway/ NeedyMeds Drug Discount Card https://www.needymeds.org/drug-discount-card Partner with NeedyMeds

NeedyMeds was started in 1997 by Richard J. Sagall, MD, a family physician, and Libby Overly, MSW, MEd, a medical social worker. Both realized there was a need for a centralized resource for information on pharmaceutical patient assistance programs. With the Internet becoming an important source of information, they decided that was the perfect medium for this ever-changing information.Since then NeedyMeds has grown considerably. The website has become the premier source of information on all types of programs that assists those who can't afford their medications or health care costs.In order to better meet its goals, NeedyMeds became a 501(c)3 non-profit (Pennsylvania) corporation in June, 2003. In 2006, the business office moved from Philadelphia, PA, to Gloucester, MA becoming a Massachusetts corporation in 2011.Since its inception, NeedyMeds' goals have been to:Provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on Patient Assistance Programs (PAPSs) and other programs that help those in need obtain their medications and medical careTo provide the information at no costPreserve users anonymity by not requiring any registration to use the website or any data input when accessing the informationAssist those who have difficulty accessing the NeedyMeds' informationEducate healthcare professionals and consumers about the programsThe primary method of providing information is the NeedyMeds website (www.needymeds.org). The homepage currently receives over 16,000 unique visitors per workday, with the number peaking at over 17,000 some days. Most weekdays there are over 70,000 total page views. Dr. Segall returns to Late Night Health.

NeedyMeds was started in 1997 by Richard J. Sagall, MD, a family physician, and Libby Overly, MSW, MEd, a medical social worker. Both realized there was a need for a centralized resource for information on pharmaceutical patient assistance programs. With the Internet becoming an important source of information, they decided that was the perfect medium for this ever-changing information.Since then NeedyMeds has grown considerably. The website has become the premier source of information on all types of programs that assists those who can't afford their medications or health care costs.In order to better meet its goals, NeedyMeds became a 501(c)3 non-profit (Pennsylvania) corporation in June, 2003. In 2006, the business office moved from Philadelphia, PA, to Gloucester, MA becoming a Massachusetts corporation in 2011.Since its inception, NeedyMeds' goals have been to:Provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on Patient Assistance Programs (PAPSs) and other programs that help those in need obtain their medications and medical careTo provide the information at no costPreserve users anonymity by not requiring any registration to use the website or any data input when accessing the informationAssist those who have difficulty accessing the NeedyMeds' informationEducate healthcare professionals and consumers about the programsThe primary method of providing information is the NeedyMeds website (www.needymeds.org). The homepage currently receives over 16,000 unique visitors per workday, with the number peaking at over 17,000 some days. Most weekdays there are over 70,000 total page views. Dr. Segall returns to Late Night Health.

25:00/25:00 Dr. Richard J. Sagall joins Mark Alyn and Darrell Wayne for a conversation on resourcing pharmaceutical patient assistance programs.

25:00/25:00 Dr. Richard J. Sagall joins Mark Alyn and Darrell Wayne for a conversation on resourcing pharmaceutical patient assistance programs.

Dr. Sagall and Mark Alyn continue the conversation about the high cost of prescription drugs.The Insane Darrell Wayne and Mark Alyn wrap up this edition of Late Night Health.

NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs. Mission Statement: NeedyMeds educates and empowers those seeking affordable healthcare.Vision Statement: Our vision is affordable healthcare for all.How we do it: NeedyMeds, a national non-profit, achieves its mission by providing information on healthcare programs, offering direct assistance and facilitating programs. Dr. Sagall returns to Late Night Health to talk with Mark Alyn about NeedyMeds.

Dr. Sagall and Mark Alyn continue the conversation about the high cost of prescription drugs.The Insane Darrell Wayne and Mark Alyn wrap up this edition of Late Night Health.

NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs. Mission Statement: NeedyMeds educates and empowers those seeking affordable healthcare.Vision Statement: Our vision is affordable healthcare for all.How we do it: NeedyMeds, a national non-profit, achieves its mission by providing information on healthcare programs, offering direct assistance and facilitating programs. Dr. Sagall returns to Late Night Health to talk with Mark Alyn about NeedyMeds.

Episode #006 - NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs. NeedyMeds educates and empowers those seeking affordable healthcare. Our vision is affordable healthcare for all. www.needymeds.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/needymeds Twitter:https://twitter.com/NeedyMeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/needymeds/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/needymeds/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/needymeds Blog: https://www.youtube.com/needymeds Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/needymeds/

RXVIP Concierge is partnering with CareSignal, a remote patient monitoring company, to provide accurate COVID-19 information and support to the community using three accessible text messaging platforms designed for patients and pharmacists. Additionally, NeedyMeds has created a new COVID-19 resource center, listing organizations that are offering help with healthcare costs and financial hardships for those impacted by the virus. "Like millions of Americans, I myself want accurate and timely information on the COVID-19 virus so that I can deal with the feeling of isolation caused by the pandemic. I am also challenged with multiple chronic disease states that require medication management and care coordination," said Ken Sternfeld, Chief Pharmacist Officer of RXVIP Concierge. He added, "We all need companions and connections during these unsettling times. As a pharmacist who has always focused on patient engagement, this partnership with CareSignal aligns perfectly with my personal and professional values. NeedyMeds was our first partner when we started RXVIP, so we are pleased that they have joined us in this initiative to offer their great resources and support for patients. The creation of our new patient initiative, 'Stand Up To COVID19,' allows us to connect the next generation of PharmD providers with CareSignal's remote patient monitoring tool." COVID Companion, COVID Connect and COVID Staff Support support thousands of patients and front-line clinical staff by leveraging credible resources and enabling users to effectively monitor their symptoms. COVID Companion is a community-facing, text-message-based platform that shares information about local public health resources and recommendations from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). COVID Connect is a patient-facing, text-based platform that allows patients to self-monitor their symptoms at home. If their symptoms worsen, the tool automatically connects patients to the CDC's COVID-19 hotline. COVID Staff Support is a provider-facing, text-based platform that makes it easy for healthcare workers to self-monitor symptoms of COVID-19, offers a resource for reporting burnout and gives healthcare providers access to mental health resources. All three programs are available free of charge to United States healthcare organizations. "Being asked to help PharmD 2020 candidates graduate now so they can take a leadership role in our StandUp2Covid19 campaign is a tremendous honor," stated the newly appointed RXVIP National Brand Ambassador Nabila Ismail. "So much has changed since I entered the pharmacy profession just last year, but our purpose as pharmacists always is to help the patient," she added. "Now is the time for us to secure our position as true health care providers at a time that patients need us. My focus will be to raise awareness through community social engagement so the next generation can enter the profession at a time when their dedication to patient care and skill set will help save lives," Ismael concluded. Those who wish to subscribe to COVID Companion can text "RXVIP" to 67634. COVID Companion is available in English and Spanish. The tool will ask basic questions of users in order to provide COVID-19 information that is specific to their needs. Users will receive: CDC-recommended prevention tips and recommendations on what to do if they experience COVID-19 symptoms Ways to connect with public health resources in their local area Users over the age of 60 and those who have chronic diseases are directed to the CDC information specifically directed at high-risk populations

  Recognize the importance of cost-of-care conversations and identify resources to facilitate these discussions with help from Gwen Darien, executive vice president at the National Patient Advocate Foundation, and Dr. Jessica Dine, Associate Professor and Chief of the division of Pulmonology and Critical Care at Perelman School of Medicine.  We review barriers to cost-of-care conversations and identify tools to help make these conversations a part of routine care discussions.  Full show notes at https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list. Join our mailing list and receive a PDF copy of our show notes every Monday. Rate us on iTunes, recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com. Credits Written and Produced by: Elena Gibson, MD Infographic and Cover Art: Elena Gibson, MD Hosts: Elena Gibson MD; Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   Editor: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Emi Okamoto MD  Guest: Gwen Darien and Jessica Dine MD Partners and Grant Support The American College of Physicians. Check out this supplement to the Annals of Internal Medicine from May 2019 on Fostering Productive Health Care Cost Conversations https://annals.org/aim/issue/937992 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation https://www.rwjf.org provided grant support for this episode. Time Stamps 00:00 Pun, disclaimer, sponsor 01:10 Intro, guest bios 06:10 Guest one-liners 07:22 Picks of the week*: Sing Unburied Sing (book) by Jesmyn Ward ; The Quiet American (book) by Graham Greene; An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back (book) by Elisabeth Rosenthal 09:35 Best Advice: Always question received wisdom; Listen! 14:10 Cost of treatment versus cost of care 15:35 How does cost of care affect outcomes?; Talking about money (finances) with patients 18:52 Defining “underinsured”; High deductible plans 22:41 Why are physicians scared to talk about cost? 26:16 Why is cost of care so difficult to determine? Who’s benefiting from lack of transparency? 28:35 Stuart explains his theory on why costs make no sense 30:00 How to have cost of care conversations 32:10 How to estimate cost; Specific tools 42:10 Cost of care plans 50:03 Take home points and plugs: National Patient Advocate Foundation; NeedyMeds.com; ACP High Value Care; AAFP Neighborhood Navigator Tool 53:00 Outro *The Curbsiders participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising commissions by linking to Amazon. Simply put, if you click on my Amazon.com links and buy something we earn a (very) small commission, yet you don’t pay any extra. Goal Listeners will recognize the need for routine cost-of-care conversations and identify resources to improve the quality of such conversations in order to deliver high-value care.  Learning objectives After listening to this episode listeners will…   Recognize the importance of cost-of-care conversations between physicians and patients  Describe barriers to conversations concerning healthcare costs Feel comfortable initiating routine conversations with patients on the cost-of-care  Identify where and how to access resources to assist with healthcare cost conversations   Disclosures Gwen Darien and Dr. Jessica Dine report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.  Citation Dine J, Darien G, Gibson E, Brigham SK, Williams PN, Okamoto E, Watto MF. “#172 Cost-of-Care Conversations”. The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast. https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list September 11, 2019.

Host Lori La Bey Speaks with the Co-Founder & President of NeedyMeds, Rich Sagall.  Listen in and find out how NeedyMeds can help you, your friends, loved ones and clients secure help with lowering their cost of medications and other medical services such as durable medical equipment, clinic appointments and transportation. Call in with your questions as we will be live. (323) 870-4602 Website: www.needymeds.org            Email:  info@needymeds.org             Helpline: 1-800-503-6897 Thank you for joining Alzheimer's Speaks Radio.  We hope you subscribe and share this episode with your family, friends, clients and colleagues. Alzheimer's Speaks - Shifting Dementia Care from Crisis around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites. Additional Resources for Dementia & Caregiving Can Be Found at: Alzheimer's Speaks            Initiatives & Projects              Speaking/Training & Consulting

Dr. Richard Sagall, founder of the website NeedyMeds.org, joins the show this week to share just some of the incredible services his site offers to help people across the US afford their medication. Dr. Sagall and Christine also discuss skepticism, rising costs in health care, and the ever growing issue of false information in medicine.   Visit www.NeedyMeds.org online or on their app to see even more programs than those discussed in the episode. Subscribe, rate, & review Antidotes, Stories in Medicine wherever you listen to podcasts!   Follow us on social media for updates & join our facebook group for exclusive content Facebook www.facebook.com/antidotespodcast/ Instagram www.instagram.com/antidotespodcast/ Twitter @antidotespod Follow Christine on Twitter @christinethenp   Have a story of your own you would like read on the podcast or want to be interviewed by Christine? Send us an email at antidotespodcast@gmail.com Original Music for Antidotes, Stories in Medicine created by Peter Hopkins Check out more of Pete’s music on social media at   https://www.petesingsthings.com/ www.instagram.com/pete_sings_things/ www.youtube.com/channel/UCiEniWAPraur5nmlGa2JcVw/videos www.facebook.com/pete.sings.things/ Disclaimer: This podcast is not meant to provide medical advice. Always consult with your own health care professional. Names, locations, times & any other potentially identifying information about cases discussed have been changed to protect privacy.

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Ken Sternfeld, RPh., host of PGX for Pharmacists  interviews CARLA DELLAPORTA with NeedyMeds.  Mission Statement: NeedyMeds educates and empowers those seeking affordable healthcare. Find help with the cost of medicine.  Vision Statement: Our vision is affordable healthcare for all. How we do it: NeedyMeds, a national non-profit, achieves its mission by providing information on healthcare programs, offering direct assistance and facilitating programs. NeedyMeds is funded by small grants, donations, sponsorships, subscriptions to PAPTracker, and syndication of some of our database information. NeedyMeds also works with the patient assistance programs of several pharmaceutical distributors.   CARLA DELLAPORTA Director of Education & Partnerships   NeedyMeds  Email: carla@needymeds.org  PO Box 219, Gloucester, MA 01931 978-281-6666    Business 800-503-6897    Helpline https://www.needymeds.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Sternfeld, RPh., host of PGX for Pharmacists  interviews CARLA DELLAPORTA with NeedyMeds.  Mission Statement: NeedyMeds educates and empowers those seeking affordable healthcare. Find help with the cost of medicine.  Vision Statement: Our vision is affordable healthcare for all. How we do it: NeedyMeds, a national non-profit, achieves its mission by providing information on healthcare programs, offering direct assistance and facilitating programs. NeedyMeds is funded by small grants, donations, sponsorships, subscriptions to PAPTracker, and syndication of some of our database information. NeedyMeds also works with the patient assistance programs of several pharmaceutical distributors.   CARLA DELLAPORTA Director of Education & Partnerships   NeedyMeds  Email: carla@needymeds.org  PO Box 219, Gloucester, MA 01931 978-281-6666    Business 800-503-6897    Helpline https://www.needymeds.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 41 I share 16 excellent online resources where you can obtain quality trusted information on any health topic that you can think of from Medicare to foot fungus. These are the best, hand-picked resources that I love, use and can stand behind. CLICK HERE for the PDF Checklist of the best online health & medical resources PLUS a bonus of 17 more great health resources. Medicare Resources medicare.gov The best jumping off site for obtaining the latest on Medicare is medicare.gov, which is the official us government website. It really does provides a wealth of information and tools for finding doctors, providers, hospitals, plans and suppliers. You can access all of your online forms including those for replacing Medicare cards, changes of address and of course applying for a particular program. callsamm.com Be sure to check out the Senior Advisors for Medicare and Medicaid website, SAMM for short, which is the brainchild of Diane Daniels, the national authority on Medicare, an author, podcaster, a Medicare consultant and a past guest on the essential boomer. Diane has over 10 years of health care experience and has created a community to provide the latest essential Medicare information.This is one my favorite resources for keeping up on the latest changes as well as a plethora of tips and valuable information that is very important for keeping you informed and up to date on your Medicare. Be sure to check out the free videos on Medicare. Do you still have questions regarding Medicare? Just shoot her an email to schedule a free consultation? Click Here for episode 25: Medicare – What You Need to Know Now – A Conversation With Diane Daniels Click Here for episode 39: The Big Changes to Medicare in 2016 with Diane Daniels Medicare Q & A Tool Another great resource is the Medicare Q&A tool located on the American Association of Retired People AARP website. This is a searchable database containing everything that you ever wanted to know about Medicare. You can search using a question or you can peruse questions by categories.The AARP site also has a very useful Medicare Summary Decoder that holds your hand through the process of figuring out what the hell your Medicare statement is all about. It can even help you to spot errors and even fraud on your Medicare account. Private Health Insurance The Henry J. Kaiser family Foundation Website An excellent source for up-to-date information on Health Insurance is The Henry J. Kaiser Family foundation website. The foundation is dedicated to providing the latest non-biased information on health insurance and global health policy. The website is fascinating and very detailed. Check out the consumer resources where they have an excellent video explaining health insurance… a Marketplace Calculator, Health Insurance quiz and health reform FAQs. healthinsurance.org healthinsurance.org contains a great set of tools for figuring out how much health insurance is going to cost you. You can obtain insurance quotes and therefore yes, they do sell insurance…so they have a horse in the race but whether you purchase through them or not, the site is a wealth of information on the present state of insurance. Health Networking Resources It can be very comforting and beneficial to communicate with other people who are dealing with the same health issues that you are. There are several excellent websites that provide this service. Some provide good old-fashioned message boards that make it very easy to exchange information online. Some of these also enable you to interact directly with health professionals, share and compare medical tests and to even provide valuable information that can be used in actual studies. PatientsLikeMe.com PatientsLikeMe.com is a free website where you can connect with other people from around the world who share your same health concerns. It was originally created in 2004 as a resource for people with ALS, Lou Gherigs disease, and has now expanded to cover patients with over 1200 health conditions. Patientslikeme has its own team of researchers from institutions such as Oxford University and Johns Hopkins University. You can compare treatments, symptoms and experiences with other people just like you. It's really very cool and informative. They also use the information on the site for research so you are really providing value to mankind via medical research. You can share as much or little information about yourself as you want to. You can meet people and join in on the conversations of others. This is really an excellent resource. Check it out. HealthBoards.com Healthboards.com is another free membership site where you can access hundreds of message boards where people post questions and have discussions surrounding hundreds of specific issues. There is a great section of the site called Drug Talk where you can find a plethora of information and discussions covering a comprehensive list of drugs from a to z. You can search by drug names or by the conditions that they treat. You can even create your own blog on the site to share your own experiences and information.  DailyStrength.org Would you like to join “…the largest and most comprehensive network of people sharing their knowledge, experiences and support?” than join dailystrength.org. It's an excellent resource for making friends, journaling, tracking goals, sharing photos and providing support for other members. There are over 500 support groups covering many different conditions. In this excellent website you can access hundreds of discussion boards, obtain expert advice and even find treatment reviews. And here too, You have complete control over what kind of personal information you want to share. This is another excellent resource, check it out. Inspire.com inspire.com is a valuable health resource for both patients AND care-givers. It covers hundreds of both common and rare conditions and has a very high level of user engagement. Their core principals state that “Inspire was created with the belief that patients and caregivers need a safe and secure place to support and connect with one another. We strive to be ethical and transparent, and we never forget that our community is built upon the trust of our members. We place the utmost value on this trust, and maintaining it is our highest priority.” This is a free membership site which contains many communities, which are groups that focus on a particular health interest. You can participate in the groups and also one on one with friends that you trust. The interface is easy to navigate and like the others, you have complete control over the information that is shared. Medical Information Websites There are several websites that provide reliable, unbiased and trustworthy medical and health information covering just any and every topic that may pique your interest. Let's take a closer look at a few of my favorites. The Mayo Clinic MayoClinic.org is an excellent resource for obtaining the latest and greatest medical information. It is owned by the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research and is produced by more than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers from the Mayo clinic. Even if you aren't affiliated in any way with the hospital or school, you will still find this a very valuable resource. This site is very well organized and easy to use. You can drill down as deep as you want to on any particular topic. This site is set up for both the lay person and for medical professionals. MedLine Plus MedlinePlus is a website managed by the National Institute of Health. It boasts the world's largest medical library and is visited often by both consumers and health professionals. There is extensive information on prescription and non-prescription drugs, health information from the media and something that I love, links to thousands of clinical trials. It also has a lot of health & surgery video, tutorials and even games and quizzes. It is updated daily and there are no product or company endorsements and no advertising on the site. It is very easy and intuitive to navigate the site. You'll definitely want to bookmark this one. WebMD webmd.com is great site starting off point for any kind of health related research. It is site whose editorial staff include a medical team of over 100 nationwide doctors and health experts. WebMD provides their users with credible information, supportive communities and in-depth references, which I really like. I especially like the webMD symptom checker where it walks you through the process of diagnosis better than many doctors. American Association of Retired People - AARP The AARP website, as mentioned earlier, is also a great source for health and medical information. It has the latest in-depth information on just about every conceivable topic that may be interested to you from Health conditions & treatments, health insurance, healthy living to drugs and supplements. It's a wonderful resource. You can find an enormous amount of information, even if you're not a member. If you join than you have access to member discounts on insurance, the award winning AARP magazine and discounts on many products and services. Medical Research Resources Are you interested in keeping on top of the latest in medical research? PubMed Central, The New England Journal of Medicine and The Jama Network are the answer to your prayers.  PubMed Central is a free digital archive of bio-medical and life sciences journal literature. The New England Journal of Medicine publishes new medical research findings, review articles, and editorial opinion.  The Jama Network is the most widely circulated peer-reviewed medical journal in the world. The AARP website, as mentioned earlier, is also a great source for health and medical information. It has the latest in-depth information on just about every conceivable topic that may be interested to you from Health conditions & treatments, health insurance, healthy living to drugs and supplements. It's a wonderful resource. You can find an enormous amount of information, even if you're not a member. If you join than you have access to member discounts on insurance, the award winning AARP magazine and discounts on many products and services. Alternative and Holistic Medical Resources Are you interested in obtaining some alternative viewpoints and information for your healthcare? In my experience you really have to tread lightly when entering the land of holistic medicine. There is a lot of pseudo-science lurking in the shadows, but there is also some good information to be found. MedlinePlus has an excellent section on complementary and integrative medicine you should check out. What is integrative medicine? It is healing oriented medicine that includes the whole person, body, mind and spirit, including one's lifestyle. This site provides a common-sense look at alternative medicines and provides some good guidelines for determining what may work for you. The National Institute of Health and Human Services also has a website providing a ton of information on alternative and integrative health covering all the topics from A-Z and help with finding a practitioner. You can also try the aforementioned medical sites such as WebMD and MayoClinic.org, each of which has tons of information covering alternative, holistic and complementary medicine. Low Income Assistance BenefitsCheckup Are you, or someone you love, financially vulnerable and struggling to pay for medicine, insurance or food? If so, than benefitscheckup.org is a government sponsored website that you should definitely check out. Through interactive questions it helps you to identify benefit programs that may fit your particular situation. It is a free service of the National Council on Aging. You may be able to get financial assistance with medications, food, utilities, legal help, health care, housing, in-home services, taxes, transportation and employment training. NeedyMeds.org Needymeds.org is a wonderful non-profit organization dedicated to affordable healthcare for all. They maintain the needymeds.org website of free information on programs for people who cannot afford medications and healthcare. All of their information is available for free and without registration. Check out their website, it is packed with vital information and resources all focused on helping consumers obtain quality, low cost healthcare.

Edition #936 Today we take a look at the terribleness of Big Pharma and the irrationality of not having a single payer insurance system   Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On the Hill Ch. 2: Act 1: PILLS - The answer to all your problems! - @RedactedTonight w/ @LeeCamp - Air Date: 10-9-14 Ch. 3: Song 1: War On Drugs (Bonus Track) - Marc Goone Ch. 4: Act 2: Are Drug Companies the Most Evil? - Majority Report (@majorityfm) - Air Date: 04-29-15 Ch. 5: Song 2: So Much More - Marc Robillard Ch. 6: Act 3: Marketing to Doctors - @LastWeekTonight w/ @iamjohnoliver - Air Date: 02-08-15 Ch. 7: Song 3: Ask Your Doctor - Don Arbor Ch. 8: Act 4: Pharma Advertising in Finland - @davidpakmanshow - Air Date: 01-03-15 Ch. 9: Song 4: Overdose (The Chainsmokers Remix) - Single - Little Daylight Ch. 10: Act 5: SCOTUS Upholds Obamacare! - @Thom_Hartmann - Air Date: 06-25-15 Ch. 11: Song 5: Knock Yourself Out - Jon Brion Ch. 12: Act 6: US health insurance vs European insurance - Health Care For ALL Oregon (@HCAO) Ch. 13: Song 6: Dawn Departure, Jefferson County - Black Prairie Ch. 14: Act 7: Commonwealth Fund: How are people's health coverage going? - Economic Update w/ @profwolff - Air Date: 1-11-15 Ch. 15: Song 7: Keepsake - State Radio Ch. 16: Act 8: Why should I pay for everybody else's healthcare - Health Care For ALL Oregon (@HCAO) Ch. 17: Song 8: Zebra - Beach House Ch. 18: Act 9: Universal Access To Affordable Medicine via @NeedyMeds & @AccessOurMeds — Best of the Left Activism Ch. 19: Song 9: The Poet - Shihan Ch. 20: Act 10: We pay way more for health care and get way less - Economic Update w/ @profwolff - Air Date: 3-29-15 Voicemails Ch. 21: In response to the libertarian caller - Brian from Ohio Ch. 22: We're subsidizing the security of the world at our own expense - Nathan from Sunnyvale, South Bay Ch. 23: I tip my hat to you on recent racism episode - V from Western New York Voicemail Music: Loud Pipes - Classics Ch. 24: Final comments asking for your messages, questions or stories about happiness Closing Music: Here We Are - Everyone's in Everyone Activism: Universal Access To Affordable Medicine via @NeedyMeds & @AccessOurMeds Take Action: SIGN the "Access Our Medicine” Declaration from the Access Our Medicine Initiative Additional Activism/Resources: Let people know about The Generic Assistance Program (GAP) for prescription medications through NeedyMeds Sources/further reading: "Trading Away Health: The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP)” via Doctors Without Borders "What the Affordable Care Act Means for Prescription Coverage” via The Washington Post "Prescription Drug Costs and Health Reform: FAQ” via WebMD Written by BOTL social media/activism director Katie Klabusich Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!

Rich Sagall, MD is a graduate of the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo. After completing his family practice residency at the Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME, he practiced family medicine and occupational medicine there for nearly 20 years. During that time he began NeedyMeds. He and his wife moved to Philadelphia where he practiced occupational medicine and ran NeedyMeds. Rich has written articles on assistance programs and occupational medicine topics for a number of publications. He has given presentations on patient assistance programs and occupational medicine throughout the country. In addition to directing NeedyMeds, he runs the Pediatrics for Parents website (www.pedsforparents.com), a website on children's health, and publishes Pediatrics for Parents. He now lives in Gloucester, MA. In this short, 30 minute interview, you will learn: - How and why Dr. Sagall started Needymeds.org - The type of information available at Needymeds.org - Why drug manufacturers have these programs - What a patient assistance program is - How to qualify for patient assistance programs - How the medication gets to the patient - How to get on to a patient assistance program - How to gain access even if you don’t have a computer - How to get help filling out the applications - What to do if you are turned down by the assistance program - How to get your doctor to help you fill out the forms - Can you use a patient assistance program if you have Medicare Part D - How to locate free or low cost clinics