Back

Covered from the Start: Radish’s Prescription for Success

Author

Viral Patel, MD

We’ve all experienced the frustration of arriving at the pharmacy only to learn our prescription isn’t covered. At Radish Health, we’ve reimagined this process to eliminate these pain points and create a smoother experience for our patients.

Our innovative platform tackles prescription coverage issues at their source – the moment your doctor is considering which medication to prescribe. Here’s how we’re changing the game:

  • Real-time access to plan-specific information: Our doctors have immediate access to each patient’s unique plan information, including formularies and costs, before writing a prescription.
  • Pre-prescription intervention: We address coverage issues during your consultation, not at the pharmacy counter. Our doctors can instantly check if a medication is covered and discuss more affordable alternatives if needed.
  • Tailored prescribing decisions: Our doctors make informed decisions balancing clinical effectiveness with cost-effectiveness, ensuring you receive appropriate treatment aligned with your coverage.
  • Eliminating surprise costs and saving time: By addressing coverage issues upfront, we reduce unexpected costs and eliminate the need for back-and-forth calls between patients, pharmacies, and doctors.
  • Improved medication adherence: Removing barriers to obtaining prescriptions helps improve medication adherence, leading to better health outcomes.

Traditional pharmacy cost-saving strategies often focus on interventions at the pharmacy level, creating friction in the patient experience. At Radish Health, we’re moving these considerations upstream to the point of prescribing.

This proactive approach not only results in a better experience for our patients but also contributes to more efficient use of healthcare resources. By aligning prescriptions with coverage from the start, we reduce administrative burdens and potentially lead to broader systemic cost savings.

At Radish Health, we’re committed to leveraging technology and data to create a more streamlined, transparent healthcare experience. By tackling prescription coverage issues head-on, we’re not just improving the patient experience—we’re reshaping how healthcare is delivered, one prescription at a time.

Share this post

Request a Free Demo

Learn how Radish Health can help you improve employee health and save on healthcare.

Request a Demo
request a free demo