The new plan does not have the co-pays that we have all become accustomed to, so now we need to begin using our bargain hunting skills in the medical marketplace.

I recently needed refills for a couple of prescriptions that last year had cost me about $35 per month. I was prepared for an increase, since the plan has a higher deductible than previous, but was frankly surprised at the full cost.

Here are a few suggestions to help deal with these costs:

1)      Check with national pharmacies to see if your medication is on their $4 formulary list.

Walmart and  Kroger have such lists. It may also pay to make sure your doctor knows that you are on a high deductible plan, so he or she can prescribe medications that are on the list. (Unfortunately, neither of my prescriptions are on the list – I plan to discuss this with my doctor the next time I see him).

2)      Check the website of the drug manufacturer.

In my case, I take Lipitor to manage cholesterol. At http://www.lipitor.com:80/offers/index.aspx there are offers for a 30 Day free trial and a Co-pay card that is worth $15 each month for a total of $180 a year.

Health and pharmacy costs are constantly increasing, but if we take some simple steps, we can manage our personal situation to minimize the increases.

Keith Walls, CFO

We also learned our “Recruiter” titles are outdated and have been replaced with snappy titles such as “Talent Acquisition” and “Talent Strategist”. I’m game so now it’s a matter of getting Mr. Murphy on-board with the change!

All in all we are planning to implement some great ideas we came up with this week.  Stay tuned!

On a side note Cassandra was unable to attend the Kentucky Jailers Association Conference  this week so she sent Luanne our Controller instead.  Luanne attended the conference with Dawn our Western Kentucky Portable Route Dental Assistant.  Both ladies have a wonderful sense of humor and very vivacious personalities so I’m sure they kept the Kentucky Sheriff’s amused over the past 3 days.  Considering this was Luanne’s first MAH trade show we are all looking forward to the stories she will tell upon her return.

Keep in mind the dental assistants need only have a current x-ray certification and 3 years experience.  (They don’t have to be x-ray certified specifically in GA or FL)

Anyway, David enjoyed his visit and came back with several names of dental assistant’s interested in working with us. 

Oh and I would like to congratulate Lauren Scuderi the former career services gal at Remington on her upcoming wedding.

Give me a call for more details….Kimberly Whitis 888.309.8239×2059.

As always I would like to remind everyone that we are still hiring for positions throughout Ohio.  If you know of any dentists, hygienists or assistants looking for part time or full time employment please send them our way!