Physicians Plus Launches Mobile App to Help Members Manage Care

RX Manager, a first of its kind mobile app, allows members to control their own healthcare.

2012-08-24

MADISON, WI, August 24, 2012 (Press-News.org) Physicians Plus Insurance Company is announcing the release of RxManager, a first-of-its-kind mobile app that allows members to better control their own healthcare and its costs by offering secure prescription information on the go.

"We recognize that our members use mobile applications everyday, so giving them the option to download RxManager will help anyone who wants take charge of their healthcare - from finding drug savings information to how to prepare questions for an upcoming doctor's appointment," said William A. Reay, PharmD, MHA, a Physicians Plus Senior Director and Chief Pharmacy Officer.

With the free application, Physicians Plus members can securely access their current prescriptions, immunization records and potential side effects. RxManager also allows members to locate the nearest pharmacy, keep track of contact information for their doctors and clinics, and help generate a list of questions to ask during upcoming doctor visits. Members with prescription drug coverage through Physicians Plus can also access their prescription drug history and research cost-saving comparisons for generic and therapeutic drug substitutions.

RxManager was developed by RxEOB. The app stores information on a secure database, not on the user's phone, so there is no risk of private medical information being released if the user's phone is lost or stolen. It is available now from the iTunes store for Apple devices and will soon be available in Google Play for Android devices.

This is the second mobile app Physicians Plus has released this summer. In July, a new version of MobileNurse was released. The second generation of MobileNurse offers enhanced features and received high praise in a review from Barton Associates, a national medical firm. More information about the RX Manager app can be found at http://www.pplusic.com/home/anytime/rx-manager.

About Physicians Plus

Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation is a nationally recognized managed care organization focused on providing high-quality, innovative products and services that help improve the health of our members and the community. Founded in 1986 and owned by Meriter Health Services and local doctors, Physicians Plus provides health insurance to over 105,000 members in south central Wisconsin, and proudly supports dozens of organizations that serve our community.

A progressive health insurer with an organizational commitment to preventive health and wellness, Physicians Plus has been recognized as one of America's healthiest companies by the Wellness Council of America. The Wellness Council of America awarded Physicians Plus with a 2009 Well Workplace Gold Award. Visit www.pplusic.com for more information.

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