The Medical Society Of Virginia Foundation
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DOC RxRelief helps Virginians without prescription insurance coverage obtain the medications they need, free-of-charge. The program assists private practice physicians in navigating pharmaceutical company application processes for donation of prescribed medications. This program removes much of the administrative burden of completing Patient Assistance Program (PAP) applications by streamlining the process for the patient and the practice. A full-time Patient Advocate specially trained in applying to pharmaceutical company PAPs and in use of The Pharmacy Connection (TPC) software directly assists patients with the application process. This program benefits both patients and private physician practices, and that the process fits neatly into practice operating procedures.
How does the program work?
Practice staff identify patients that are eligible for the program and refer these patients to the MSVF Patient Advocate. The Patient Advocate works with these patients to collect the program application and to collect income eligibility documentation. The advocate then uses the TPC software to complete the patient's applications for medications, and submits this information to the appropriate pharmaceutical companies. In 4 - 6 weeks, the pharmaceutical company mails the prescription to the patient or prescribing practice.
Which patients are eligible to participate in the program?
If a patient can answer yes to the following questions, s/he may qualify
for assistance through DOC RxRelief:
- Has the patient been diagnosed with a chronic illness?
- Does the patient have difficulty affording prescription medications?
- Does the patient NOT have prescription drug coverage OR is the patient insured by Medicare Part D?
- Each year, does the patient's family earn a maximum of $42,400 (for a family of 4)?
What practices are eligible to participate in the program?
The program is available to private practices whose physicians are members of the Medical Society of Virginia. Not a member? Join MSV today!
More information:
Download the DOC RxRelief FAQs here
Interested in participating?
Contact Ashley Cunningham, Director of Programs: Email or 804.377.1047
"Several of our patients are struggling to make ends meet, and this program allows our staff to offer these patients an opportunity to improve their health without increasing their financial burden."
-Ren Royston, MD