Transcript 2010_Welvista_ADAP_Initiative

Welvista
• A unique public-private partnership of non-governmental
healthcare intervention.
• Developed in 1993 to bridge the gap for the healthcare needs
of South Carolina’s uninsured.
• Funded by both private and public entities as a national model
for the country.
Mission
Welvista is committed to improving health and wellness
for the uninsured, and underinsured by providing access
to prescription medications and pediatric dental services
to children in underserved areas.
2009 Accomplishments
• The William E. Murray Pharmacy served 15,638 patients by
dispensing 135,342 prescriptions at a value of $47.2 million
• Launched Out of State Pilot Programs with:
• Central Dallas Ministries and Baylor Healthcare System
in Dallas, Texas
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Delaware Foundation for Medical Services in Delaware
NewarkNow and Heinz Family Foundation in New
Jersey
Our Pharmaceutical Partners
Drug list covers over 70 different therapeutic drug classes and
includes over 220 legend non-controlled; oral, topical, inhalation and
injectable drugs.
ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program)
ADAPs provide life-saving HIV treatments to low income,
uninsured and underinsured individuals living with HIV/AIDS
in all 50 states.
A new collaboration between Welvista, Heinz Philanthropies
and Abbott was developed to provide no-cost medication to
any patient on state ADAP waiting list who needs HIV
medications.
Heinz Family Philanthropies
For almost 20 years, the Heinz Family Philanthropies
health care programs have been creating real
solutions at the city, county, state and now national
level. By using charitable dollars as a venture
philanthropy fund, under the leadership of Teresa
Heinz, the foundation has successfully launched and
implemented Rx solutions across the United States.
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted
to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new
ways to manage health. The comprehensive line of products
encircle life itself – addressing important health needs from
infancy to the golden years.
States with ADAP Waiting Lists
State
Florida
Hawaii
Idaho
Iowa
Kentucky
Montana
North Carolina
South Carolina
South Dakota
Utah
Number of People
361
9
26
97
189
21
769
175
22
112
Welvista Licensing
In Process
In Process
In Process
Approved
Approved
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Approved
Approved
Approved
In Process
Additional States Welvista Will Serve
Arizona
DC
Georgia
Illinois
Louisiana
Ohio
Mississippi
Participating Pharmaceutical Companies
Company
Medication Available
Norvir, Kaletra
Isentress, Crixivan
How to Access HIV/AIDS Medications
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The patient must be currently on a State ADAP waiting list
The State ADAP Coordinator must sign the form authorizing the
patient to receive medications
The completed form must be faxed to Welvista at the number on the
form - 1-877-801-8146
It may be necessary to submit the form to the Healthcare provider for
prescription information
Once the prescribing authority has completed the prescription, it can
be faxed directly to Welvista at 1-877-801-8146 by the Healthcare
provider
WELVISTA
Toll Free Number – 1-800-763-0059
Fax - 1-877-801-8146
www.welvista.org