GoodRx Offering Free Telehealth Appointments to Los Angeles Residents Affected by Wildfires
GoodRx (GDRX) has announced free online healthcare provider visits for California residents affected by the Los Angeles County wildfires. Using the code LA-GOODRX-CARE, residents can access GoodRx Care for various medical conditions and prescription refills, regardless of insurance status.
The initiative allows affected residents to consult with licensed medical professionals who can refill existing medications and send prescriptions to local pharmacies. The company is also providing guidance on accessing emergency refills through insurance companies, saving up to 80% on prescriptions using GoodRx, and transferring prescriptions to different pharmacies if needed.
As a Santa Monica-based company, GoodRx aims to ensure community members can maintain access to essential medications and healthcare during the wildfire crisis, particularly for those who may have lost or left behind medications during evacuation.
GoodRx (GDRX) ha annunciato visite gratuite online con fornitori di assistenza sanitaria per i residenti della California colpiti dagli incendi nella contea di Los Angeles. Utilizzando il codice LA-GOODRX-CARE, i residenti possono accedere a GoodRx Care per diverse condizioni mediche e ricariche di prescrizioni, indipendentemente dal loro stato assicurativo.
L'iniziativa consente ai residenti colpiti di consultare professionisti medici autorizzati che possono ricaricare i farmaci esistenti e inviare prescrizioni alle farmacie locali. L'azienda fornisce anche indicazioni su come accedere a ricariche di emergenza tramite le compagnie assicurative, risparmiando fino all'80% sulle prescrizioni utilizzando GoodRx e trasferendo le prescrizioni a farmacie diverse se necessario.
Essendo un'azienda con sede a Santa Monica, GoodRx si propone di garantire che i membri della comunità possano mantenere l'accesso a farmaci essenziali e assistenza sanitaria durante la crisi degli incendi, in particolare per coloro che potrebbero aver perso o lasciato indietro i farmaci durante l'evacuazione.
GoodRx (GDRX) ha anunciado consultas gratuitas en línea con proveedores de atención médica para los residentes de California afectados por los incendios en el condado de Los Ángeles. Al usar el código LA-GOODRX-CARE, los residentes pueden acceder a GoodRx Care para diversas condiciones médicas y recargas de recetas, sin importar su estado de seguro.
La iniciativa permite a los residentes afectados consultar con profesionales médicos licenciados que pueden recargar medicamentos existentes y enviar recetas a farmacias locales. La compañía también está proporcionando orientación sobre cómo acceder a recargas de emergencia a través de compañías de seguros, ahorrando hasta un 80% en recetas utilizando GoodRx, y transfiriendo recetas a diferentes farmacias si es necesario.
Como una empresa con sede en Santa Mónica, GoodRx tiene como objetivo asegurar que los miembros de la comunidad puedan mantener acceso a medicamentos esenciales y atención médica durante la crisis de incendios, especialmente para aquellos que pueden haber perdido o dejado atrás medicamentos durante la evacuación.
GoodRx (GDRX)는 로스앤젤레스 카운티의 산불 피해를 입은 캘리포니아 주민들에게 무료 온라인 의료 제공자 방문을 발표했습니다. LA-GOODRX-CARE 코드를 사용하면 주민들은 보험 여부와 관계없이 다양한 의학적 상태 및 처방 리필을 위해 GoodRx Care에 접근할 수 있습니다.
이 이니셔티브는 피해를 입은 주민들이 기존 약물을 리필하고 지역 약국에 처방전을 보낼 수 있는 면허 있는 의료 전문가와 상담할 수 있도록 합니다. 회사는 또한 보험 회사를 통해 긴급 리필에 접근하는 방법에 대한 안내를 제공하고, GoodRx를 사용해 처방전 비용을 최대 80%까지 절감하며, 필요한 경우 다른 약국으로 처방전을 이체할 수 있도록 돕고 있습니다.
산타모니카에 본사를 둔 GoodRx는 산불 위기 동안 특히 대피 중에 약물을 잃거나 두고 간 사람들을 위해 지역 사회 구성원이 필수 약물과 의료 서비스에 접근할 수 있도록 하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
GoodRx (GDRX) a annoncé des consultations gratuites en ligne avec des prestataires de soins de santé pour les résidents de Californie affectés par les incendies de forêt dans le comté de Los Angeles. En utilisant le code LA-GOODRX-CARE, les résidents peuvent accéder à GoodRx Care pour diverses conditions médicales et renouvellements d'ordonnance, quel que soit leur statut d'assurance.
Cette initiative permet aux résidents affectés de consulter des professionnels de santé autorisés qui peuvent renouveler des médicaments existants et envoyer des ordonnances aux pharmacies locales. L'entreprise fournit également des conseils sur la façon d'accéder à des renouvellements d'urgence par le biais des compagnies d'assurance, permettant d'économiser jusqu'à 80% sur les ordonnances en utilisant GoodRx et de transférer des ordonnances vers d'autres pharmacies si nécessaire.
En tant qu'entreprise basée à Santa Monica, GoodRx vise à garantir que les membres de la communauté puissent maintenir leur accès à des médicaments essentiels et des soins de santé pendant la crise des incendies, en particulier pour ceux qui ont pu perdre ou laisser de côté des médicaments lors de l'évacuation.
GoodRx (GDRX) hat kostenlose Online-Besuche bei Gesundheitsdienstleistern für von den Waldbränden im Los Angeles County betroffene Bewohner Kaliforniens angekündigt. Mit dem Code LA-GOODRX-CARE können Bewohner auf GoodRx Care für verschiedene medizinische Zustände und Rezeptnachfüllungen zugreifen, unabhängig vom Versicherungsstatus.
Die Initiative ermöglicht betroffenen Bewohnern, sich mit lizenzierten medizinischen Fachkräften zu beraten, die bestehende Medikamente nachfüllen und Rezepte an lokale Apotheken senden können. Das Unternehmen bietet auch Anleitungen zum Zugriff auf Notfallnachfüllungen über Versicherungsunternehmen an, wobei bis zu 80% bei Rezepten mit GoodRx gespart werden kann, und die Übertragung von Rezepten auf andere Apotheken, falls erforderlich.
Als in Santa Monica ansässiges Unternehmen hat sich GoodRx zum Ziel gesetzt, sicherzustellen, dass die Mitglieder der Gemeinschaft während der Waldbrandkrise Zugang zu wichtigen Medikamenten und Gesundheitsdiensten haben, insbesondere für diejenigen, die möglicherweise Medikamente während der Evakuierung verloren oder zurückgelassen haben.
- Potential increase in platform adoption and user base through community outreach
- Enhancement of brand reputation in key market area
- Short-term revenue impact from providing free services
Insights
This initiative, while socially commendable, has minimal direct financial impact on GoodRx's bottom line. The free telehealth offering is geographically to Los Angeles County and temporary in nature. However, it represents a strategic marketing opportunity that could enhance brand perception and potentially drive future user acquisition in a key market. GoodRx's core revenue streams from prescription savings and subscription services remain unaffected.
The timing aligns with GoodRx's broader strategy to expand its telehealth services presence, but the scale of this particular initiative is too small to materially impact the
From an investor perspective, this news primarily demonstrates corporate social responsibility and local market engagement rather than a significant business development. The potential long-term benefit lies in customer acquisition and brand loyalty, though these effects are difficult to quantify.
Hundreds of thousands of Californians have been impacted by the wildfires, which may prevent them from getting treatment for new or existing conditions. As a
“As someone directly impacted by the LA fires and co-founder of a company built in the heart of
GoodRx Care can also be used for fast and easy treatment of a variety of conditions, such as the flu, UTIs, and more. In addition, residents can find quality information from healthcare professionals on relevant health topics at GoodRx Health.
For Angelenos who have evacuated and are displaced, GoodRx is offering the following tips:
- Accessing emergency refills: Most insurance companies allow for emergency refills or a one-time override if you’re early on your refill.
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Saving on emergency refills: If your insurance company won’t cover another refill because it’s too soon - or you don’t want to go through the hassle of the authorization process - you can use cash to purchase your medication quickly. With GoodRx, you can save up to
80% on your prescription. - Switching pharmacies if needed: If the fires have caused your local pharmacy to delay operations, or you’ve evacuated, you can transfer your prescription(s) to another pharmacy.
For more information and for offer terms and conditions, please visit GoodRx.com/Care
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