Gloucester, Mass. –July 29, 2024 – NeedyMeds, a national non-profit organization that educates and empowers those seeking affordable healthcare, today announced the appointment of Prasanna Parthasarathy to its Board of Directors. Parthasarathy, a veteran of several companies focused on healthcare innovation, will support efforts to broaden NeedyMeds reach to benefit additional healthcare consumers, and spread the word about its mission. NeedyMeds offers a range of healthcare consumer supports to improve access to affordable healthcare and medications through existing public and privately funded programs. In a typical year, NeedyMeds toll-free helpline and email box receive more than 25,000 inquiries. Since its […]
The HealthWell Foundation: NeedyMeds Spotlight
Navigating the health care landscape can be daunting, especially for underinsured patients who face significant financial barriers to accessing necessary treatments. HealthWell Foundation, a valued partner of NeedyMeds, plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges by providing financial assistance to patients struggling with out-of-pocket costs. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Alan Klein, Chief Development Officer at HealthWell, to gain insights into the foundation’s mission, the hurdles faced by underinsured individuals, and the innovative solutions HealthWell employs to ensure equitable access to health care. What are some of the common challenges faced by underinsured patients that HealthWell […]
Paying too much for Eliquis? Here is the help that we found.
If you need help affording Eliquis, there are programs that can help you. This blog breaks down what help is available.
Donate to Keep Us Talking
According to a September 2023 United States Census Bureau report, a staggering 26 million people are uninsured; per a January 2024 Forbes article, 43% of working-age adults are inadequately insured. Every month our helpline counselors answer 2,200+ calls from such vulnerable individuals seeking affordable healthcare. In their honor, this month, we’ve kicked off our Keep Us Talking fundraiser to ensure our helpline remains free of charge. This campaign isn’t just about a toll-free phone number; it’s about tearing down barriers that block the path to wellness: Limited finances Many individuals who utilize services like NeedyMeds are already facing financial hardship due […]
Falls in Older Adults
As I approach 70 years old, I find myself being more careful going down stairs and reaching out more often to catch my balance. Although I have not had a significant fall — unless I count when I’m mountain biking — I still worry about it like most older adults. More than 25% of adults aged 65 years or older fall each year, with one out of five falls resulting in a serious injury such as fractures of the hip, wrist, humerus, and pelvis, head and brain injury, chronic disabilities, and even death (36,000 in 2020). The risk increases with […]