Hillary’s got one. Obama does, too. So do Guiliani, McCain, and Mitt Romney. Along with the war in Iraq and fears of an economic recession, healthcare reform is one of the major political issues in this year’s presidential election, with candidates on either side of the aisle debating the merits of universal healthcare vs. more privatized solutions.
Though all the candidates are in agreement that America’s healthcare system is in serious need of improvement, the last time a major initiative was proposed—in 1993, during the first term of the Clinton administration—
“Americans no longer have to wait for this year’s election results to get savings and support on their prescriptions and healthcare coverage,” says David Harrell, CEO of OptimizeRx.com, a Michigan-based website for prescription savings. “By becoming more knowledgeable consumers, Americans can take control of their healthcare savings today!”
Launched by a group of physicians and pharmaceutical industry veterans, OptimizeRx offers patients a single, simple website, http://www.optimizerx.com, where consumers can locate, evaluate, and participate in free trial offers, co-pay prescription coupons and other savings and support programs for the types of medicines and healthcare products their family needs. While a variety of programs are available to assist the uninsured, OptimizeRx.com is the first healthcare industry website to target prescription savings solutions for the majority of Americans who have traditional private health insurance.
While most of us tend to equate insurance coverage with access to healthcare, a less visible problem is the plight of the under-insured. It is now a commonplace for those with insurance to suffer from lack of care due to gaps in coverage, high deductibles, increased co-payment costs, and medical services that go uncovered by their plans. In other words, having insurance coverage no longer guarantees simple access to comprehensive medical attention and quality care.
OptimizeRx has already helped thousands of consumers better afford and maintain their prescription medicines through coupons, rebates, free trials, and other educational support. Patients register at no charge and there are no income limits associated with program participation. At present, OptimizeRx.com has a growing list of special offers and support programs on about 180 leading prescription drugs and over-the-counter products used to treat a range of medical problems, from allergies to sleep disorders, heart disease to diabetes. For more information, log on to www.optimizerx.com.
Source: OpimizeRx
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