We advocate for your patients!
We’re dedicated to helping your patients get the medication you’ve prescribed. We thoroughly search for all available assistance programs, coupons, and discount cards that perfectly match their unique financial and medical needs. The best part? Our services are always free, completely confidential, and available in both English and Spanish. We’ve proudly provided this advocacy for over 10,000 patients in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties since 2004, building trust every step of the way.
Our mission began with understanding patient challenges. Our founder Dr. Francisco Mendoza, recognized early on the significant barriers patients face when they can’t afford their crucial medication. That’s why our core goal is to provide direct advocacy for your patients. This means while you and your patients focus entirely on the care plan, we’ll diligently work to bridge any gaps in medication coverage, ensuring they get the treatment they need.
Patient Advocacy
We make patient enrollment simple, even through it’s a detailed process. Enrolling a patient with multiple prescriptions into an assistance program usually takes 2-4 hours from start to finish. While this process involves many forms and time-sensitive steps, it’s not complicated. The good news? We take care of absolutely everything for you, so you do’t have to worry about a thing!
We leverage our connections to help you. We have access to the latest information directly from pharmaceutical companies and strong partnerships with national pharmacies. This means we can often secure your medication for free or at a significanlty reduced cost, taking that burden off your shoulders.
Let’s work together to bridge the gap in medication coverage for your patients!
How to Refer Patients to Us
We offer several easy ways for you to connect your patients with our services, ensuring they receive the support they need.
- Direct Patient Referral: You can share our APA 3 Steps Flyer with your patient. This provides them with clear instructions on how to comfortably reach out to us directly so we can begin assisting them.
- Submit an Intake Form: Alternatively, you may have your patient complete our simple Client Intake Form (Bilingual) and send it directly to our office. This helps us gather the initial information needed to start the process.
- Secure Fax for Established Partners: For our valued partners who have a signed HIPPAA Business Associates Agreement with us, sending a referral is even more streamlined. Simply fax the prescription your patient needs assistance with to our secure fax (805) 614-2010.
*If you’re interested in establishing this partnership for secure and convenient referrals, please contact our Executive Director, Anel Calderon at admin@apameds.org or (805) 614-2040.
What to Expect
We actively seek out available programs and resources for every patient referred to us. To best support your patients, we will collaborate with your office to gather essential information, such as their medication list, provider identification number, and your office contact details. This ensures we can keep you informed about their assessment results.
Many assistance programs deliver medication directly to patient homes. In some cases, medication may be delivered to your office. We will confirm with you and your office to ensure this option is suitable for both you and your patients.
Our services are provided free of charge, made possible by the generous financial support of our valued sponsors.