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Louisiana Drug Card partners with Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital
The Louisiana Drug Card has been working closely with Children’s Miracle Network affiliated hospitals to distribute free discount prescription cards so that all Louisiana residents will have access Louisiana Drug Card to discounted drugs.
Thus far, it has helped residents save over $47 million since its inception in 2009. It is accepted at over 68,000 participating regional and national pharmacies.
You can help raise funds for CMN by encouraging your patients to print a free Louisiana Drug Card at www.louisianadrugcard.c om. Louisiana Drug Card is also available as an app for iPhone and Android.
Louisiana Drug Card, powered by United Networks of America, Volunteers at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Walmart Golf Tournament
Louisiana Drug Card was honored to volunteer yesterday at the Walmart Golf Tournament to raise money for Our Lady of the Lake’s Children’s Hospital. Our Representatives Jene’ Miller Pace and Jamie Henson were there to volunteer alongside Walmart representatives. A donation is made to the local CMN hospital each time a prescription is processed through Louisiana Drug Card.
ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here
2019 Miss America Thanks Louisiana Drug Card for Supporting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
The Louisiana Drug Card team joined United Networks of America in Orlando, Florida to participate in #ChildrensHospitalsWeek2019. During this time, they had the privilege to meet Miss America 2019 and one of the 2019 CMN Champions, Logan. Logan has Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Merosin-deficient which requires ongoing care from specialists at multiple Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. He also has admirable optimism sprinkled with an adorable sense of humor. When asked about his condition he says, “I just roll with it.” When you choose Louisiana Drug Card, powered by United Networks of America, to save on your prescription medications, you are helping make a local child’s medical treatment possible!
ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here
Louisiana Drug Card and United Networks of America Help Support Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, Louisiana Drug Card presented a check to the Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. Please help us support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by using Louisiana Drug Card for a discount on your prescriptions at your local pharmacy. Louisiana Drug Card has been working closely with Louisiana State Medical Society, Louisiana Business Group on Health, CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital along with numerous clinics and hospitals around the state to distribute free discount prescription cards so that all Louisiana residents will have access to this free program. A donation is made to the local CMN hospital each time a prescription is processed through Louisiana Drug Card.
Since 2015, the United Networks of America partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised over $2.4 million dollars for local children’s hospitals. Of this, $2,436.50 has been raised for CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital.
ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here
ABOUT CHRISTUS ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL
Christus St. Patrick Hospital provides professional health care services for children from newborns through teens, whether they have been injured, have serious illness or need regular checkups. Skilled pediatric specialists provide outpatient care for children and offer routine well-child health care, and also treat many chronic and serious conditions that affect children.
United Networks of America and Louisiana Drug Card Give Back to Children's Hospital of New Orleans
On July 12th, Louisiana Drug Card Representative Jene’ Miller was proud to present a donation check and also do a hospital tour with Kim Coniker, Director at the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Louisiana. Louisiana Drug Card has raised over $6,500 for the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans!
Since 2015, the United Networks of America partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised over $2.4 million dollars for local children’s hospitals. Of this, $6,500 has been raised for Children’s Hospital of New Orleans.
ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here
ABOUT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF NEW ORLEANS
Children’s Hospital is a 224-bed, not-for-profit pediatric medical center offering a complete range of healthcare services for children from birth to 21 years. With over 40 pediatric specialties and more than 400 physicians, it is the only full-service hospital exclusively for children in Louisiana and the Gulf South.
Children's Miracle Network Check Presentation - Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System
Pictured all the way to the right is Margo Clendenin, CMN Program Director and Jamie Henson, Louisiana Drug Card Representative is all the way to the left. The other ladies are employees of the birth center and NICU at Christus.
The bottom photographs are of the equipment that CMN has been able to provide to both centers thanks to partnerships like Louisiana Drug Card.
The bottom-left photo is a NICVIEW camera system. NICVIEW is designed to help families develop that bond with their preemie or hospitalized infant, even when they cannot be present. Families are able to get to know their newborn by watching daily progress. Only two hospitals in the state of Louisiana have this device thanks to CMN.
The other photos show a hospital transporter for infants and CMN was able to provide them with one of the two in this hospital.
Louisiana Drug Card, Powered by United Networks of America, Presents Check for $3,590 to Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
Louisiana Drug Card proudly supports Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Jene Miller and Jamie Henson (back center and right), Representatives from United Networks of America, the parent organization of Louisiana Drug Card join Atticus Southall (front center), Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion for Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, sister, Evangeline Southall (front left) and brother, Carson Southall (front right), and Danny Fields (back left), Director at OLOL Foundation in celebration of 2 years of support by Louisiana Drug Card.
ABOUT UNITED NETWORKS OF AMERICA
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the United States. Since 1993, United Networks of America has continued to grow its network to more than 240,000 participating providers serving more than 120.1 million members across the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The diverse membership base is a testament to the versatility and value of those networks. United Networks of America clients include TPA’s, insurance companies, associations, universities, federal and state governments, school systems, large employers, among others. Each year, United Networks of America programs continue to receive the highest rankings in the country among value added programs. For more information on United Networks of America please click here
Louisiana Drug Card Helps Local Kids While Helping You Save Money
Louisiana Drug Card is proud to support Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in helping kids. A donation will be made to support our hospital each time a prescription is processed at your local pharmacy through Louisiana Drug Card. Download your free card today.
Rite Aid Makes Miracles For Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
Starting March 19 until May 6, Rite Aid customers in the Greater Baton Rouge area can help build a new freestanding children’s hospital for kids across Louisiana.
Here’s how you can help. Visit any of the Greater Baton Rouge and Morgan City area Rite Aid stores and purchase a Miracle Balloon at the register. When you purchase a Miracle Balloon, you’ll receive $7 in coupon savings for great products like Kleenex tissue, Colgate toothbrushes, GE light bulbs, and Advil. Then, take a photo while holding your Miracle Balloon and share on social media and invite your friends to join in support of Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.
You can also help simply by purchasing your prescriptions at Rite Aid Pharmacy and use the Louisiana Drug Card at the register. United Networks of America makes a donation to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital each time the Louisiana Drug Card is used at the pharmacy. The Louisiana Drug Card allows you to qualify for discounts on medications and other health, vision, and dental related services. Download your free Louisiana Drug Card here.
Since 1994, Rite Aid has raised more than $50 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Louisiana Drug Card Sponsors Children's Miracle Network Campaign Kickoff with Wal-Mart
The greater Baton Rouge area Walmart and Sam’s Club stores united at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital to celebrate the start of their Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising campaign. Between August 28 and October 1, Walmart and Sam’s Club invite all of their customers to join in support by making a donation to help build the new freestanding Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.
At the kickoff, the Walmart and Sam’s Club representatives enjoyed a presentation from Children’s Hospital leaders, including Dr. Shaun Kemmerly, Chief Medical Officer, who shared an update on the construction progress and the importance of Our Lady of the Lake’s Pediatric Residency program for physicians, and Kelly Hurtado, Executive Director of Our Lady of the Lake Foundation, who explained how valuable the Walmart and Sam’s Club partnership is to providing lifesaving care for kids, even during times of adversity, like last August’s great flood in Baton Rouge, which impacted hundreds of thousands of residents in the area.
Walmart associates also received a virtual tour of the children’s hospital led by Madisyn Duet, a 10-year-old pediatric patient who first came to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital by helicopter via the Our Lady of the Lake Pediatric Transport Team and spent 2 weeks in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Madisyn’s mom, Lindsay Cavalier says that were it not for the amazing team at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, Madisyn would not be here today.
Several Walmart and Sam’s Club vendor partners also joined in the festivities of the day. Louisiana Drug Card, a prescription savings card company that partners with Walmart and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals sponsored the breakfast. United Networks of America, the parent company for Louisiana Drug Card, makes a donation to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital every time the Louisiana Drug Card is used at Walmart, Sam’s Club, and other participating pharmacies in the Baton Rouge area.
Every donation matters and adds up to make miracles for kids across the Baton Rouge area. You can donate at any of the 30 local Walmart Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and Sam’s Clubs between August 28 and October 1. All proceeds from the campaign will be designated to help build the new freestanding Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, located between Essen Lane and Bluebonnet Blvd, visible from Interstate-10 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Louisiana Drug Card donates $1,500 to OLOL Children's Hospital for annual radiothon event
Louisiana Drug Card (A Children’s Miracle Network Partner) put its money where the miracles are and donated $1,500 to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA for their annual radio-thon event on November 18, 2016.
Medical Society Offers Prescription Help
October 7, 2014 -The Louisiana State Medical Society is partnering with the Louisiana Drug Card in order to provide a free prescription assistance program to its patients, employees, and others.
The Louisiana Drug Card was launched in 2007 in an effort to make prescription medications more affordable for the uninsured, as well as the underinsured. The free card offers discounts for some prescription medications - in some cases up to 75 percent off the list price - at more than 56,000 pharmacies nationwide.
"I believe this is an easy and innovative solution that may help Louisiana's citizens get the prescription drugs they need at a cost they can afford," said Jeffery Williams, the medical society's executive vice president and chief executive officer. The card discounts both brand and generic prescription medications for those individuals without prescription coverage. People whose health insurance includes prescription drug coverage may still qualify and receive discounts on medications not covered by their insurance plan. In order to obtain a card, simply print one at www.lsms.org or www.louisianadrugcard.com.
Story Link: http://theadvocate.com/news/10463913-123/medical-society-offers-prescription-help
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Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Ad: Pharmacy Times (May 2016)
Louisiana State Medical Society Supports Free Drug Card Program
BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 6, 2014 - The Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) has officially partnered with the Louisiana Drug Card in order to provide a FREE prescription assistance program to its patients, employees, and others. The Louisiana Drug Card was launched in 2007 in an effort to make prescription medications more affordable for the uninsured, as well as the underinsured. The Louisiana Drug Card can be used for savings of up to 75% on prescription medications at more than 56,000 pharmacies nationwide.
"I believe this is an easy and innovative solution that may help Louisiana's citizens get the prescription drugs they need at a cost they can afford," said Jeffery Williams, Executive Vice President and CEO of the LSMS.
The card discounts both brand and generic prescription medications for those individuals without prescription coverage. Additionally, individuals who have prescription drug coverage may still qualify and receive discounts on medications not covered by their insurance plan. In order to obtain a card, simply print one at www.lsms.org or www.louisianadrugcard.com.
Louisiana Drug Card Selected As Best Program In Louisiana For 2012
(Baton Rouge, LA) – RxResource.org announced that Louisiana Drug Card has been voted "The Best Prescription Assistance Program in Louisiana for 2012". Programs were rated by industry professionals across the following categories: Program Access, Program Benefits, Customer Support, Prescription Formulary List, Drug Discounts, and Network Coverage. Louisiana Drug Card was launched March 2007 and has saved Louisianans over $12 million on their prescription drug costs.
About Louisiana Drug Card
Louisiana Drug Card is a free statewide prescription assistance program open to all residents. There are no forms to fill out and no restrictions on membership. Louisiana Drug Card is currently working with numerous organizations, clinics and hospitals to help create awareness of the program. This program was created to help uninsured and underinsured Louisianans afford their prescription medications, but those with health insurance can use the program on non-covered drugs. Both brand and generic medications are eligible for discounts ranging from 30%-75%. Everyone living or working in Louisiana can obtain a free card, search drug pricing and locate participating pharmacies by visiting www.louisianadrugcard.com. Anyone not able to obtain a card can visit any CVS/pharmacy in Louisiana and ask to have their prescription processed through the Louisiana Drug Card. CVS/pharmacy has been named the preferred pharmacy for the program by offering this service to residents. Louisiana Drug Card is accepted at more than 56,000 pharmacies across the country, including all major chains. For more information, visit the website at www.louisianadrugcard.com.
About Rx Resource
Rx Resource is a site designed to provide knowledge and support to individuals looking to simplify the confusing maze of discount programs and patient assistance programs that have appeared in recent years. Rx Resource provides a wide array of information, services and expertise for those looking for healthcare relief. For more information, visit the website at www.RxResource.org.
Louisiana Drug Card offering discounted drug prices
For many, health and prescription insurance isn't a necessity. It's a luxury. It's just too expensive for many families—families that often forgo much needed prescriptions for food and clothing. But as KPLC's Laila Morcos tells us, thousands of families have a new option that's offering a way to get affordable prescriptions.
What's in pill bottles may be life saving, but for some, the cost is just too high. "Premiums are going up. They're covering less and less things." Annie Claire Bass says health insurance and prescription drugs prices are an expensive option many families are doing without, until now.
Annie Claire Bass is the Program Manager for the Louisiana Drug Card—a free discount prescription program that seems almost unbelievable. "This card has no restrictions and no fees and there's no eligibility ways to receive this vehicle but anyone can use this card."
So how do you go about getting one of these cards? It's very easy. Just inquire at any healthcare facility or your pharmacy. "You simply bring the card to your local pharmacy and give the card to your pharmacist and they give you the discount." A discount anywhere from five to 25 % off. It's a low cost guarantee card. "You're either going to get the discount that's with that card, or you're going to get the lowest cost that pharmacy paid for that particular drug."
Plus, you can use it nationwide at most pharmacies. That way when you're trying to get these expensive medicines filled, it won't be as costly to your wallet.
The drug card has been made available through the non-profit group Louisiana Health Care Alliance and United Networks of America.
Save with La. Drug Card
The Louisiana Drug Card Program is giving free prescription discount cards to every Louisiana resident. There are no restrictions on age or income, and no paperwork to fill out. Since the program's inception, 34,685 people have enrolled and saved over 1.5 million dollars. Saving on prescription drugs is as easy as logging onto www.louisianadrugcard.com and typing your name and your e-mail address to download a personalized card. The discount cards are generated instantly after registration and can be printed out and used immediately.
According to the US Census Bureau, between 2004 and 2006, the three year average of those without health insurance was estimated at 18.6% of Louisiana's population.
The Louisiana Drug Card Program also provides discounts on such things as eye glasses, contacts, LASIK surgery, hearing exams and hearing aids. Card users can expect to save an average of 23 to 30 percent and in some instances users can save up to 75 percent on prescriptions drugs. The discounts apply to virtually every drug that requires a prescription and is not limited to brand name drugs or drugs made by certain pharmaceutical companies.
"We see the need for the Louisiana Drug Card Program and we hope to reach more residents of our state in the 2008 campaign of the program. We also want to thank groups like Rite Aid, Louisiana Health Plan, Louisiana Department of Social Services, LA CHIP, Health Access America, New Orleans Dept. of Health, Baton Rouge Clinic and many others who have helped to reach people who need more affordable prescriptions. We also invite any other organizations who need access to the program for there employees or patients." Annie Claire Bass, Program Director, stated.
The prescription drug card isn't unique to just Louisiana. In fact, a version of this card is distributed in New York, Alabama, Texas, New Jersey, Ohio, Utah, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and Tennessee.
The cards are valid at more than 50,000 national and regional pharmacies and include such places as Rite-Aid, Walgreens, Target, CVS, Winn-Dixie and many others. Visitors can find participating pharmacies in their area by clicking the "pharmacy locator" tab on the home page of the Louisiana Drug Card's website.
The Louisiana drug card can be used by those Louisiana residents who are uninsured or underinsured and who do not qualify for publicly funded programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare. Additionally, people who have prescription coverage can use this program for non-formulary or non-covered drugs. The program even covers some pet medications that are offered at the participating pharmacies. A complete list of prescriptions that are discounted by this program can be found on the website by clicking on the "medication pricing" link.
The program has a "Spirit" and a "Freedom" program and Louisiana residents are encouraged to register for both cards to maximize their savings.
For more information on the Louisiana Prescription Drug Card Program visit www.louisianadrugcard.com. For anyone needing assistance in getting a card or understanding how to use it, call 1-877-321-6755.
About United Networks of America
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the Unites States with more than 380,000 participating Providers serving more than 30.2 million members. UNA clients include Insurance Companies, Associations, Unions, Universities, TPA's, City, Federal and State Governments, School Systems, Value Added Programs, and large Employers. For more information about United Networks of America, visit www.unitednetworksofamerica.com.