Brock Hughes - 25 Years

Recognition

Brock Hughes Medical Center Receives Recognition for over 11.3 million in Free Prescription Medication for Uninsured Patients

Wytheville, VA – Brock Hughes Medical Center (BHMC) was recently recognized for its role in dispensing approximately $11,300,247 in free prescription medication for 3,853 low-income, uninsured patients through participation with the statewide nonprofit Rx Partnership (RxP). For more than twelve years, RxP, a nonprofit public/ private partnership, has led the effort to increase access to free prescription medications for Virginia’s eligible uninsured through free clinic partners throughout the state.

“Rx Partnership’s success wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the dedication of the Brock Hughes Medical Center pharmacy staff in dispensing vital medication to clinic patients who have no insurance and otherwise would be unable to afford the medication they need to maintain and improve their health,” said Amy Yarcich, Rx Partnership’s Executive Director. “With constant changes in the healthcare environment and more limited options for free medication, Rx Partnership and the free clinics are working together to identify resources, partners and new ways to assist patients.” Brock Hughes Medical Center began participating as an RxP Affiliate in 2005 and has seen significant benefit for the organization’s patients since that time. As a result of the relationship with RxP, not only do patients have access to free prescription medications that treat a variety of chronic conditions, but the prescriptions can also be filled immediately, avoiding the 2-4 week wait that is common to individual Patient Assistance Programs. Brock Hughes Medical Center received its certificate of recognition at the Rx Partnership Eleventh Annual Affiliate Roundtable on October 5, 2016 at the offices of the Medical Society of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. The Roundtable training brings together representatives from free clinics across the state to network with colleagues, trade best practices, and learn about pharmacy regulations and updates. New this year was a special collaborative segment called Clinic Spotlight which featured presentations from the Northern Neck

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