Program Expands to Remove Variable from Patients and Clinics
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BY: ERIN FLYNN JAY
Historically, IVF medications have almost never been included with the price of an IVF cycle. That was, until very recently.
The popular fertility financing program BUNDL has launched BUNDL with Medications℠, a new partnership with InspireRx to finally include patient medications with the price of IVF.
Separate Medication Costs Negatively Impact Patients, Providers
When patients can’t plan for medication costs, they may not be able to start their cycle when they’d like…or they may not be able to start their cycle at all. They may need more of a certain drug or a different protocol and they can’t afford it.
“It puts an extra stressor on patients--maybe they finally have an IVF plan and finally have their treatment scheduled. But then they have to figure out what's going to happen with the meds?,” said Cheryl Campbell, Director of Operations for BUNDL. “It continues to grind at them and halt their process. They’re left alone to research where they’re going to get the best and most inexpensive meds.”
When patients face financial strain because of medication costs, it puts their treatment in jeopardy and may end up canceling their IVF cycle, which negatively impacts the fertility center’s scheduling.
BUNDL with Medications℠ allows fertility clinics and patients to consolidate treatment and medication costs into one plan with the backing of a financial guarantee.
Campbell said it's hard for fertility physicians to see patients struggle with medication costs.
“As an ex-fertility patient myself, time is of the essence, right? When a patient can’t move forward with their provider’s treatment plan because they are hindered by medication costs, that's very daunting for physicians. They want those patients to move forward.”
How to Reduce Stress of Medication Costs for Patients
BUNDL with Medications℠ is a multi-cycle program. “Patients’ financial barriers are being removed because we are discounting their treatment. We’re going from top to bottom for the patient; all they have to do is focus on their IVF cycle.” Campbell added.
“It works as a layer onto our existing discount program. When a patient buys a two-cycle program from us, for an extra X amount of dollars, they can choose to add the costs of their medications and we'll handle that back and forth with their clinic.”
BUNDL with Medications℠ covers everything a patient might need. “If a patient needs more but we didn't realize it, they're going to get it,” said Campbell. “If they're a poor responder and they need more, we're going to give it to them. Our patients will get what they need when they need it. The only exception drug is omnitrope, an off-label drug; other than that, patients will be able to access what they need.”
Which Fertility Clinics Can Benefit
BUNDL with Medications℠ is open to any clinic who has partnered with BUNDL.
Karol E. Bonilla, Strategic Account Manager for InspireRx, said there are many patients who don't have any coverage for either treatment or medications. “It's not difficult to actually combine great providers and great pharmacies to provide brand name medications,” she said.
Patients go with the provider of their choice. “Through InspireRx, they have less medication pricing for their fertility drugs since they don't have any coverage,” she said. “You're going to get multiple cycles so there are savings on the treatment and then also savings on the medication. It's a win-win for our patients.”
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How to Finally Streamline Medication Costs for Your Patients
Medication costs are a huge stressor for patients working through IVF and IUI treatments. They can be costly, and the variability of when they’re needed means an even more difficult process. But it doesn’t have to be this way, and that’s why BUNDL has streamlined the process with their new BUNDL with Medications℠ program.
BUNDL with Medications℠ is a multi-cycle offering that includes all the patient’s medications, for one up-front cost. Contact BUNDL today to learn about their exclusive virtual pharmacy program, and how this can optimize treatments for your practice and patients.
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