GenieMD and FamilyWize Announce Partnership to Deliver Prescription Discounts via Mobile

By: GenieMD
 
SAN FRANCISCO - Dec. 2, 2013 - PRLog -- GenieMD, a Silicon Valley based, global provider of mobile healthcare solutions, is pleased to announce the availability of the FamilyWize prescription discount card and price comparisons in the GenieMD app.

GenieMD users now have the ability to compare prices of their prescriptions at local pharmacies and use the FamilyWize card to purchase all FDA approved medicines for an average savings of 40%, and up to 75%. A digital version of the card is conveniently stored in the app for users to show at the pharmacy to receive the discounts.

“The cost for purchasing prescription drugs is a major contributor to medication non-adherence in the United States” said GenieMD CEO, Dr. Soheil Saadat, “We believe this partnership allows us to further support our users in managing medications and following treatment plans.”

“We are pleased to work with GenieMD to increase mobile access to the information and assistance necessary to help people be healthy, physically and financially,” said Dan Barnes, FamilyWize CEO.

In May 2013 the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that approximately 30% to 50% of US adults are not adherent to long-term medications leading to an estimated $100 billion in preventable costs annually. According to the World Health Organization, “increasing the effectiveness of adherence interventions may have far greater impact on the health of the population than any improvement in specific medical treatments.” In addition to presenting FamilyWize discounts, GenieMD empowers users with in-app refill requests through Walgreens, searchable drug information, an interaction checker, customizable medication list, and the ability to set medication reminders.

About GenieMD

At GenieMD our mission is to help improve the quality of human life by providing solutions that enable people to live healthier and longer. We are developers and healthcare information technology veterans who are passionate about technology, and helping people easily access healthcare services, live well and take care of their loved ones. We use all that is new in medical & computer science to build intuitive, comprehensive and easy to use solutions.

About FamilyWize

The FamilyWize Community Service Partnership was established in 2005 to help people get the medicine they need. Today, FamilyWize’s Corporate and Technology Partners and more than 50,000 community agencies provide distribution of the free FamilyWize prescription savings cards, which lower the cost of medicine by up to 75%. This includes coordination by nearly 1,000 participating United Ways and America’s Promise Alliance Partners in all 50 states. As of August 2013, the free FamilyWize cards have helped more than six million people save over $550 million. For more information, visit FamilyWize.org/about-us.

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GenieMD:

Download GenieMD 5.9.1 from the Apple App Store: iTunes Download (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/geniemd/id544369883?ls=1&a...)


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If you would like further information on GenieMD please contact:

Tory Kelso, VP of Market Strategy and Business Development

torykelso@genieMD.com

Office: 925-460-9191

FamilyWize:

Official Website: http://www.familywize.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyWize

Twitter: https://twitter.com/familywize

If you would like further information on FamilyWize please contact:

Steve Tremitiere, VP Strategic Partnerships

stremitiere@familywize.org

Office: 800-222-2818, ext 180

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