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On September 3^rd, 2021, DC Rx Card had the privilege of experiencing a private tour of the new Research & Innovation Institute at Children’s National Hospital. To say the hospital is beautiful is a drastic understatement. The amount of technology and state of the art medicine combined with the thoughtful touches to make every child feel comfortable was truly felt throughout the entire tour. DC Rx Card, through the power of United Networks of America, presented a check for $45,878.50 to represent the total amount donated to Children’s National Hospital since inception of our partnership in 2016! We look forward to many more opportunities to share with Children’s National!

Photo: Allan Browder (Program Director of DC Rx Card) and Kelly McCready (CMN at Children’s National)

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

Flu season is officially here, and healthcare providers are warning us of a dreaded “twindemic,” a possible surge of flu infections alongside COVID-19 infections this fall and winter. With the COVID-19 pandemic still in full swing, reducing the spread of other respiratory illnesses like the flu is extremely important — and providers are making it easier than ever to get your flu vaccine.

Who should get a flu shot this year?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu vaccine each year, with very rare exceptions. The flu shot is especially beneficial for people who have a higher risk of developing complications from the flu. Examples include:

• Adults 65 years of age and older
• Children 5 years old and younger
• People with chronic conditions like asthma, heart disease, and diabetes
• People who have weakened immune systems, like those with cancer or HIV/AIDs and pregnant women
• People who don’t have regular access to healthcare or basic hygiene supplies, like those who are experiencing homelessness

The DCRx Card can help anyone who does not have access to insurance obtain a flu shot for a discounted price. Just present your prescription coupon card to any pharmacist at a major chain at the time of your visit. To download your card, go to www.DCRxCard.com and save it to your phone. You can also print it out at home and take it with you to the pharmacy. Any questions on how the DCRx Card can save you money on all your prescriptions, email Program Director Allan Browder at abrowder@dcrxcard.com.

On July 14th, 2020, Allan Browder, Program Director of DC Rx Card, presented a check to Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Kelly McCready, Development Assistant of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, was delighted to receive the check on behalf of Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in the amount of $40,395.00.

The check is the total amount raised by DC Rx since inception of the partnership with CMN in 2016. This was the third big check presentation made to this CMN Hospital.

The DC Rx Card savings program grants funds to local CMN Hospitals, such as Children’s National, to help kids within the communities they do business.

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. 

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

On July 17th, 2019, Allan Browder, Program Director of DCRx Card, presented a check to Childrens National Hospital in Washington, DC. Sasha Dutton, Associate Director of Childrens Miracle Network, was delighted to receive the check on behalf of Childrens Miracle Network Hospital in the amount of $30,334.05. The check is the total amount raised by DCRx since inception of the partnership with CMN in 2016. This was the second big check presentation made to this CMN Hospital.

Each time a DCRx card is processed at a local pharmacy, a donation is made to the local CMN.

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, $30,334.05 has been raised for Childrens National Hospital in DC.

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

DC Rx Card Program Director Allan Browder had the privilege to sit down with Carletta Washington, mother of Samerya Montgomery who was a 2019 Childrens Hospital Week Champion in Orlando, FL. Carletta and Samerya both have gone through so much since Samerya was diagnosed with a life threatening disease when she was 4. If not for the amazing job the team of Childrens National Medical Center in Washington DC, Samerya’s life could have taken a completely different turn. Thank you so much Carletta for telling your inspiring story!

Steve Young, former Super Bowl winning QB and Hall of Famer, is a proud sponsor of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and loves the work DC Rx Card and Program Director, Allan Browder, is doing for the kids at Children's National!

It is with great pride that DC Rx Card was able to present a check for $21,266.25 to Children’s National Hospital in DC. Accepting the check on behalf of the hospital was Sasha Dutton, Assistant Director of Children’s Miracle Network, Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Since partnering with Children’s National Hospital in April 2016, the DC Rx Card has participated in and helped raise funds through the DC Rx Card, Thanksgiving Grocery Card Drive, Radio-Thon and toy drive to name a few. There is a donation made to Children’s National Hospital each time a DC resident utilizes the DC Rx Card at a local pharmacy to purchase their prescriptions.

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

(Kevin Taylor – sales representative for MDRx Card, Sasha Dutton – Assistant Director, Children’s Miracle Network and Allan Browder – Program Director for DCRx Card)

The DC Rx Card and the Maryland Rx Card teams volunteered during the 97.1 WASH-FM radiothon last week.

DC Program Director Allan Browder shared that he “had a wonderful time volunteering during a local Washington, DC radio stations Radio-Thon at Children’s National Hospital. The event raised over $12k that will go directly towards Children’s National Hospital!”

Thank you to the Maryland Rx Card, DC Rx Card and United Networks of America for continuing to make miracles happen for our hospitals!

(Washington) – Residents of The Washington Metropolitan Area will not have to wait on the health care reform bill to pass in order to save money on their prescriptions. A free prescription assistance drug card program called DC Rx Card launched earlier today. The program is open to all residents and will provide instant savings on prescription drugs at most retail pharmacy locations. The Washington Metropolitan Area has more than five (5) million residents that are eligible for this prescription assistance program.

The DC Chamber of Commerce is one of the many supporters of the program. "In the midst of trying economic times, DC Rx Card helps residents throughout The Washington Metropolitan Area looking for new solutions to cut the ever-rising costs of prescription medications," said Barbara Lang, President and CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce. "The DC Chamber is proud to support a program that is open to everyone and will provide valuable savings."

The Medical Society of the District of Columbia is also working to create awareness for the program. "Far too often the high cost of pharmaceuticals stands in the way of patient compliance for obtaining needed medications," said K. Edward Shanbacker, Executive Vice President of Medical Society of the District of Colombia. "This program will assist patients, especially those without other resources, in achieving optimal health outcomes, and the physician community is pleased to have this resource for their patients."

The DC Rx Card was launched to help uninsured residents afford their prescription medications. However, the program can also be used by people that have health insurance coverage with no prescription benefits, which is common in many health savings accounts (HSA) and high deductible health plans. Additionally, people who have prescription coverage can use this program for non-formulary or non-covered drugs.

Anyone interested in obtaining a free discount prescription drug card can visit www.DCRxCard.com. CVS/Pharmacy was selected to serve as the exclusive preferred pharmacy for the program due to their size and the support they have delivered to similar programs in other parts of the country. CVS/Pharmacy has the ability to process your prescription through DC Rx Card even if you don't have a card.

A Children's Miracle Network Hospitals ad was featured in Pharmacy Times (May 2016 Issue). A donation will be made to your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital each time a prescription is processed through the Rx Assistance Program.

Pharmacy Times (May 2016)

Roughly 70,000 uninsured District residents now have access to a prescription drug discount card that has no income or age requirement, D.C. officials announced Wednesday.

With the DC Rx card, cardholders can save an average 20 percent on the retail cost of a prescribed medication, proponents say, though the ultimate break will vary. The free card requires no enrollment form and is accepted at 98 percent of all local pharmacies, including CVS and Giant stores.

"This card will be very useful to people with moderate income who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but still can't afford insurance," Mayor Anthony Williams said.

The program is operated through the National Association of Counties and administered by Caremark Rx Inc. It is financed through bulk drug purchases and smaller transactions fees - not taxpayers.

The District joins dozens of U.S. counties, including Montgomery and Prince George's, who already are members of the discount program.

Some 14,000 city residents earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but remain without health coverage. The card also can be used by insured residents to save on non-covered medications, or by anyone for prescribed pet drugs.

D.C. Council Member David Catania, chairman of the health committee, said the discount is "really the difference between life and death."

"It's a small step, but it is one ... that will have terrific benefits for everyone," Catania said.

To obtain a card, call the D.C. Pharmaceutical Resource Center hot line at 202-481-1430. For more information, visit doh.dc.gov.